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Africa Oye 2012 - this weekend
Africa Oye is back this coming weekend and we are all hoping for good weather - I'll be dusting off my picknic blankets and getting the BBQ out and heading to Sefton Park for a fantastic weekend of Family Fun. I'll be sure to taste the delights of some of the best food stalls ever while soaking up some music from the UK's largest festival of African Music and Culture.
Ambition Scotland - Free Digital Storytelling Webinar
This free webinar hosted by AmbITion Scotland and New Media Scotland is sold out for the live event but there is plenty of space online! And you can Register here to participate in the Thursday 21 June 2012 webcast.
The live webinar will take place at Inspace as part of their EIFF Atmosphere programme. Matt Adams of Blast Theory will introduce the core concepts behind interactive storytelling and artists Thompson & Craighead will discuss their work in the context of digital storytelling.
Liverpool SciBar – 3rd July 2011 - Nothing Matters!
July's SciBar in Liverpool is by Ronald Green and he will be talking about "nothing"!
Why should nothing matter? If anything matters, why should nothing matter? And yet it does, for there isn't anything, it seems, that nothing does not touch, or anything that does not touch nothing. History, philosophy, religion, science, art, literature, music – all look towards nothing at some point, stimulating questions that would otherwise not be asked.
Call out for speakers at Ignite Liverpool
Ignite Liveprool returns next month with an evening of elightening talks and networking that never fails to entertain.
You could be a rock star for 5 Minutes
They are currently looking for speakers/presenters to take part in their July event in what according to Seven Streets for Inventiveness, Ignite Liverpool is one of the Seven reasons why Liverpool is Brilliant so why don't you attend and take part.
Video: Pulp Idol Heat at Penny Lane Art Gallery
Interested in new literature in Liverpool then check out one of the heats from last Months Writing on the Wall Festival which was live stremed from the Penny Lane Gallery below.
Do we still Need Libraries?
Debate this Wednesday as part of Liverpool UNiversity's POLICY PROVOCATIONS
Wednesday 16 May, 5.30pm
The Florrie, Mill Street, Toxteth
More details below
The Creative Exchange Launchpad - Manchester
This is a free to attend afternoon conference examining the opportunities presented by the concept of digital public space, where anyone, anywhere, anytime on any device will be able to access, explore and create with digitised cultural content. This is presented in conjunction with Futureeverything and Manchester Digital Developement Agency
16th May 2012, 2pm - 5.30pm, Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
The saving of the Florrie
Check out the fantatsic film by Tim Brunsden from Light Factory for his project Liverpool Stories. It examines the Florence Institure or the Florrie as it is known locally, the building has been derelict for years but through the fortitude of the local community it has been saved, renonvated and is now reopen to the the very same community who saved it.
New WEA course about Climate Change, Peak Oil and Living Sustainably
A new short course is now available from the Workers Education Authority that offers 'An introduction to climate change and peak oil and what can be done by individuals and communities to move towards a sustainable low-carbon future.'
Liverpool SciBar – 3rd April 2012 - Cancer Research and the Challenges to Treatment
The next edition of SciBar in Liverpool, Professor John Neoptolemos, Director of Liverpool Cancer Research UK Centre, will talk about "Cancer Research and the Challenges to Treatment".
Liverpool is part of a unique chain of Cancer Research UK Centres launched around the UK. The Centres aim to enhance cancer research in the UK and ensure that cancer research feeds through to improved patient benefit and public health.
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Liverpool sees return of Cafe socialising for Social Media enthusiasts and novices alike.
Liverpool sees return of Cafe socialising for Social Media enthusiasts and novices alike.
Social Media Cafe Liverpool returns on 16th February, with an exciting evening of talks examining the rise of Facebook and the openness of geo-location platforms.
Love in Every Language - 9th February
Come to listen to love poetry from different countries - be inspired and ready for Valentine's Day. If you would like to present love poem from your country or sing a song , please let us know so we can plan the evening e-mailinfo@merseysidepolonDoes Maths Matter - Liverpool SciBar 7th February
At the next edition of SciBar in Liverpool, Professor Peter Giblin of the University of Liverpool will ask “Does Maths Matter?”
Maths teachers are often asked “Why do I need maths?”. Some people are proud of being bad at maths! Peter will give his view on why maths matters and describe some of the ways it contributes to day-to-day life.
Film Culture Fund from Creative England - NOW OPEN
Creative England's Film Culture Fund opened for applications yesterday, with a total of £490,000 delegated Lottery funds from the BFI to distribute in the first round.
The Film Culture Fund aims to boost access for audiences to a wide range of film content in the English regions outside of London, to enrich audiences' experience through education opportunities, and to bring the unique resources of regional screen heritage into wider film provision.
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