Services Liverpool Knowledge Festival 13 - 27 October 2012
The first ever Liverpool Knowledge Festival will take place from October 13-27th, and it's looking good, with talks, events and lectures, the Nanomedicine event looks interesting but it's invitation only.
It's the first one and it's just what the city needs so a big thanks to the collaborative power of the the City Council, the city's three Universities, Liverpool Science Park and the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals for bringing it to us.
Check out the programme below.
Long Night of culture returns to Liverpool
It's back like some kind of cultural equinox in fact it is a cultural equinox and we'll be dancing around the fires and burning effigies of David Cameron, sorry that's what I'll be doing while you should all be out celebrating the fantastic cultural heritage of the city with tons of city wide free events to help you. Catch it on the 19 October.
Hack, Hack, Hack, Hack, your Window
This one day workshop at FACT aims to demonstrate how to use the FACT front LED window for making interactive games or any other creative work.The workshop will be led by Mar Canet who has developed an OpenFrameworks library which allows you to easily push content to the screen, and also allows you to gather inputs from a variety of devices such as a IR camera, XBOX controllers, audio, SMS, or probably any sensors that your imagination allows.
People of K at a Culture Less Ordinary
Audio Voyeur and Rebel Soul present ‘A Culture Less Ordinary’- Progressive and eclectic music operating beyond the parameters of convention. As this is the season for hospitality, The Kazimier will be playing host to two very spatial acts for the listeners........
The Arts and Digital podcast is now available
Arts Digital R&D Podcast 4: data and archives is now live on the Arts Council’s iTunes and SoundCloud channels. And this month they’re looking at how arts organisations can open up their archives, collections and data using digital technologies. Plus and it's a big plus they have Bill Thompsn and Drew Hemment.
Castlefield Gallery offer Marketing and Networking workshop for artists
Castlefield Gallery is pleased to be offering a full day workshop for artists in marketing and networking in partnership with Manchester Craft and Design Centre, NOISEfestival.com and
All you need to know about pitching and presenting at this Digital Creative freelance event
If you've ever walked away from a pitch for business and felt you could have done better then this event is for you.
All you need to know about Pitching and Presenting is presented by Open Labs and Basecamp 3.
Come and find out about pitching and presenting from industry experts as they share their knowledge and experience so that you can expand your skills base.
Tuesday 16th October 5-8pm
Basecamp 3 is in the Elevator Building on Parliament Street.
No need to book just turn up.
Learning in your sleep at Liverpool Sci Bar
The next SciBar is on learning in your sleep. What does the brain do when we are asleep? You may think it just switches off, but scientists know that this is far from the case. Dr Penny Lewis from the University of Manchester will talk about the complex patterns of brain activity that make up a night of sleep, and explore the mysterious question of what sleep could possibly be for.
Remember there's no such thing as a silly question at SciBar!
You a student - then Ignite Liverpool wants you
TO IGNITE YOUR INNER ROCK STAR
Do you have a burning desire that you want to share with the world? Be a Rock Star for five minutes – deliver a quick fire talk on any subject!
Ignite is an international movement taking place regularly in cities across the globe. Audiences gather to hear five-minute talks on any topic that fascinates the speaker. It’s a friendly and encouraging atmosphere made up of keen listeners who form an appreciative audience.
Are you a Writer, Script Consultant or production company?
If so then this event is for you, on 24th September Pencil Rick productions are hosting a literary themed event in collaboration with the Writers Guild. This grass roots networking event is aimed at providing tips for success and industry insight for new writers and or emerging local creatives. The event would aim to connect such groups with and create awareness of, the Writers Guild and its various membership forms as well as promoting The Lantern Theatre (our venue) as a springboard for writers and new productions.