An image of pianist Sarah Nicolls sat in front of her Future Piano, which resembles an open piano positioned on its front.
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Lunchtime Talk: Where's My Piano?

Fri 9 May 13:00-14:00

In this talk, pianist and composer Sarah Nicolls shares her experiences in interactive electronic performance, and her processes of re-imagining the configuration of the piano in new and imaginative ways.

A black and white picture of Nicki on a pink background with yellow text that reads 'Make shift, Nicki Kent, Building Home, May Meet Up'
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Make Shift Meet Up - May 2025

Tue 6 May 18:00-20:00

A space for early career creatives (18 to 30s...ish) to come together and learn from people making and working in creative industries. Join us in May to explore the building of 'Martian House' with Nicki Kent.

A rendered image of The House of Weaving Songs, a domed steel structure based on an Aqal, a Somali nomadic home found in the arid landscapes of Somalia.
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Lunchtime Talk: Weaving Space

Fri 2 May 13:00-14:00

The talk will explore Dhaqan Collective's journey with The House of Weaving Songs, a domed steel structure based on an Aqal, a Somali nomadic home found in the arid landscapes of Somalia.

An image of the artist and creative, Greg Ryan, a white man in his mid to late 30's, sat amongst a vast array of predominantly acoustic instruments. He is looking directly into the camera, and wears blue jeans and a navy blue t shirt.
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Lunchtime Talk: Creationary

Fri 25 Apr 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Greg Ryan (pyka) will explore the best practices and common pitfalls of co-design through reflections and case studies on some successful (and some not-so-successful) past projects. 

An image of Dr. Melanie Rieback - she is a blonde haired white woman, smiling broadly, in an official headshot, her head backgrounded completely in white.
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Lunchtime Talk: Post Growth Entrepreneurship

Fri 11 Apr 13:00-14:00

In this Talk, Dr. Melanie Rieback will make you question everything you know about entrepreneurship, provide practical tools for building something different and offer you a blue pill and a red pill.

An image of a large group of people of diverse physical needs, outdoors in an urban space, taking part in a collective theatrical experience; there is an installation behind the group. The people are smiling and contented.
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Lunchtime Talk: Inclusive UX

Fri 4 Apr 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Joyce Lee shares her findings from the last six months exploring digital user experience (UX) in Arts and Cultural events from the perspective of people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

A picture of George on a pink backgroung with yellow text that reads 'make shift april meet up - George Magner - Evolving Co-Authorship'
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Make Shift Meet Up - April 2025

Tue 1 Apr 18:00-20:00

April's Make Shift Meet Up A space for early career creatives (18 to 30s...ish) to come together on the first Tuesday evening of the month. Join us in April to explore documentary film+co-authorship with George Magner