Events

Throughout the year Connecting Bristol and our partner organisations run a range of events where you can learn more about our digital inclusion agenda, Green ICT and connectivity in Bristol.

Event: Create.Connect 2013 Showcase, 28th-30th May 2013

by Kevin 08/05/2013 in Bristol

Over three days in May this year, the team members at Artswork Media (part of Bath Spa University) will be showcasing the wide range of work that has been completed throughout the degree, so come along and see exactly what Artswork team are all about.
Artswork Media is a media production company where [...]

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Event: Come and see Smart Energy Technology in action at the EcoHome, 20 May 10am-12noon

by Kevin 24/04/2013 in Bristol

If you are interested in how Smart Energy systems might work in homes in the next few years come along to a tour and presentation at the City Council’s Ecohome on Monday May 20th.

Interested parties will get the chance to hear from experienced practitioners about how ICT can contribute to energy efficiency in [...]

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Event: Try iPad Surfing at the Odeon Cinema Broadmead, 1030am, 25th April

by Kevin 24/04/2013 in Bristol

On Thursday 25th April, our digital inclusion coordinator, Kerry and 4 volunteers will be hitting the Odeon Cinema in Broadmead with iPads for the Silver Screening of the new Maggie Smith Movie. Before the screening of ‘Quartet’, we’ll be in the lobby offering those going to see the film the chance to use an iPad [...]

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Event: ICT Solutions for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings, Barcelona, 22-23 May

by Kevin 22/04/2013 in Bristol

If you are fortunate enough to be in Barcelona 22-23 May you might like to come along to the conference on “ICT Solutions for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings”. Part of the conference will focus on the results of the 3e Houses project which has see technology deployed here in Bristol for the last year. You [...]

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Welfare reform and digital skills training through Get IT Together Bristol.

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

The benefits system is changing. From April 2013 a new Universal Credit will be introduced to replace many current benefits, including Housing Benefit and Job Seeker’s Allowance. The Government wants 80% of applications for Universal Credit to be online by 2017.
Francis Maud, Minister for the Cabinet Office said,
“Central Government where possible must become a Digital [...]

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Event: Join in the Bristol Easter Egg Hunt, 29 March to 1 April

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

If you are looking for a family orientated event this Easter weekend you may want to get along to Blaise Castle (next to the Children’s Play Area) or Ashton Court (in the stable courtyard outside the cafe) to take part in the Bristol Easter Egg Hunt. It will run from Friday 29th March through to  [...]

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Assessing the impact of “Anywhere Working”

by Kevin 21/03/2013 in Bristol

New technologies and ubiquitous connectivity is increasingly enabling more flexible and smart working. During the London Olympics many employees were encourages to work in more flexible ways, and this experience has generated some estimates of the potential nationwide impact of smarter working patterns. These estimates suggest that if people worked flexibly two days a week, [...]

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Free Event: Device Developers Conference, Bristol, 14th May

by Kevin 18/03/2013 in Bristol

Do you want to meet experts in the field of device development/ design, and see demonstrations of the latest technology? The Device Developers’ Conference 2013 is an event for developers of intelligent systems and intelligent devices, and anyone involved in Embedded Systems development, Electronics Design, Enclosure Design and Manufacturing Services.
It will be a chance to learn [...]

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Digital exclusion may undermine roll-out of Universal Credit system

by Kevin 18/03/2013 in Bristol

Two recent articles in Inside Housing have highlighted potential difficulties around access to digital skills and connectivity that could jeopardise the success of the Universal Credit system. The government wants the system to be ‘digital by default’, with claimants managing their payments online. If you want to see what you could be claiming or how [...]

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