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Lunchtime Talk: Crafting the Zero Moment

Fri 31 Jan 13:00-14:00

In this talk, the co-founders of experiential design studio Ottomata will share their approach to crafting personally reflective interactive installations.

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Lunchtime Talk: Prototyping and Power

Fri 24 Jan 13:00-14:00

Reflecting on 14 years working for BBC Research and Development, Dr. Libby Miller will talk about how non-experts can be persuaded to participate meaningfully in technical projects using shonky, physical, funny prototypes.

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Lunchtime Talk: Queering AI - The Manifesto

Fri 17 Jan 13:00-14:00

This will be the last talk in the Queering AI series, wherein Machine Streams and their project participants will present the co-produced manifesto, their experience during the year of work, and their findings.

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Playground of the Future- Family Afternoon

Sat 14 Dec 2024 13:00-16:00

We’re inviting 8-14-year-olds and their families to discover the Pervasive Media Studio and immerse themselves in a world of creativity and innovation.

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Make Shift Festive Meet Up - December 2024

Tue 3 Dec 2024 18:00-20:00

Make Shift Meet Ups are a space for early career creatives (18-30s ish) to come together to connect with people making, working, and doing in creative industries on the 1st Tuesday of each month.

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Lunchtime Talk: Accessible Orchestras

Fri 29 Nov 2024 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Composer and Audiovisual Artist Liam Taylor-West speaks on how the lineup of the orchestra has changed over the years, as well as how it hasn’t.

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Is Jazz x Make Shift Meet Up - Nov 2024

Tue 26 Nov 2024 18:00-20:00

Is Jazz is a brand new monthly gathering for 18-30s(ish) artists and creatives. It is a space to share your own creative practice and explore other peoples' in a low-stakes, supportive, informal way.

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Lunchtime Talk: Forms of Intelligence

Fri 22 Nov 2024 13:00-14:00

In this Lunchtime Talk, Martha King (Creative Co-Director, Knowle West Media Centre) will discuss the Forms of Intelligence Project, exploring forms of intelligence beyond that of humans.