Kate Sim Read is an artist and researcher, currently based in London. She joined the Pervasive Media Studio last year, and is now studying for an MA in Computational Arts at Goldsmiths. Her practice focuses on creative computing in charity and educational settings. She is particularly interested building interactive systems for public spaces to encourage different ways of learning or communication. 

She is currently working on a project called Offline Networks. Located in the central point of the Calais Refugee camp, it explores the possibility of creating networks in places with limited infrastructure. Through self-hosting a website served on a solar powered computer, she looks at how data can be stored and distributed, even in places with no buildings or power, to distribute crucial information to people living in unstable situations. She draws on principles of permacomputing and disaster informatics to inform her practice, which she will be speaking about in her Friday Lunchtime Talk. 

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 19th June at 13:00 for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

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The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England.

Address:

Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.