They’re embracing hackers at the British Science Festival in Newcastle this September, so check out the newest technology for getting creative, find out what happens when humans and robots meet, and delve into the work of digital forensics. If you love tech, you’ll love this year’s lineup!
Get your hands on the latest inventions at the return of ‘Eday’ on 7 September. Check out the newest Raspberry Pi, Arduino and 3D printing alongside other maker and programming activities. Get creative at this event in partnership with Newcastle’s Makerspace, a community run creative workshop.
Hollywood is pessimistic about mechanical helpers, with I, Robot and Wall-E showing our dystopian future at the hands of machines. Join roboticist Nick Hawes for the positive side of robots, and hear about the cutting-edge science in artificial intelligence at ‘Robots and humans: When two societies meet’ on 8 September. Find out how we can build intelligent robots that will improve our lives and what they will be able to do for us.
How far can forensic technologies take us in the hunt for information? Visitors to ‘Mythbusters meets DFI: Digital forensics investigations’ on 9 September will experience an interactive presentation that gives an introduction to the key principles of computer forensics.
The picture painted by the US Defense Secretary of successful cyber-attacks is one of doom and gloom. Could a well-targeted hack bring down a government? Or are cyber-terrorists a myth? Come and see ‘A Cyber Pearl Harbour: Fact or fiction?’ on 9 September to discover the truth about cyber-attacks, and find out if the worries are political hype.
Have you got an idea for the next big thing? Find out how to turn it into a success at ‘From innovation to commercialisation’ on 10 September. Visitors will see how to take a research idea from proof of concept and prototyping and scale it up into a robust, commercially viable product or process. Join in for an insight into NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels and explore how to navigate the notorious ‘Valley of Death’ where science and technology companies often fail.
The adoption of technology can both help and hinder people with disabilities. ‘Techno chances’ on 11 September is a theatre performance that shows how learning-disabled people can effectively incorporate new technologies into their creative lives. It is followed by a workshop exploring how the digital age has the potential to both include and exclude. Then join Bryce Dyer on 12 September for ‘Prosthesis, disability and the role of technology in elite sport’. Delve into the technology that helps some of the world’s foremost athletes, and causes some big controversy along the way.
The Festival will take place from 7-12 September in Newcastle, and provides an opportunity to meet researchers face-to-face and discuss the latest science, technology and engineering.
Space for some events is limited, so book now to reserve your place at www.britishsciencefestival.org or call 08456 807 207 for more information.