The UK’s Nuclear Future(s)?
For the last ten years, Government has supported new nuclear energy as part of the UK’s energy mix. This has been controversial, especially given the rapidly falling costs of renewables, and the very high costs of conventional nuclear energy. In addition, the UK has a major programme focused on cleaning up the legacy of the …
The Physics of Proton Therapy
The NHS has recently started treating patients in the UK with proton therapy, which is widely seen as the future of high-precision radiotherapy as it can offer certain patients reduced side-effects. Dr. Owen is a physicist specialising in the development of future technologies for proton therapy, and will talk about the development of the NHS …
How Artificial Intelligence compliments Human Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is truly a General Purpose Technology (GPT) and will be become embedded into everything we do in our personal and work lives – nothing will be untouched by AI. It is often compared to electricity as being so ubiquitous, disruptive and revolutionary. But what really is AI and what it is not? …
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A personal experience of early computing.
It is easy to take modern computing for granted, but it was not always so. To reach where it is now, computing came through many growth pangs and choices. The talk will cover my participation in a number of trials and tribulations of the early years. Bio from Mark: I am so old I can …
How technology can help use time more effectively
Rachael talks about the software that can stop appointment ping pong and procrastination.
How to design almost anything
Tom’s day job involves designing easy to use and fun Web based applications. This talk includes examples of everything from bicycles to computer programs and includes tips you can use in everyday life.
The Future of Manufacturing and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Digital Twins, Smart Technology and Artificial Intelligence are just some of the key technologies that support the data-centric fourth Industrial Revolution. This talk will seek to demystify some of these concepts with real case studies from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and close with an overview of the skills required for the manufacturing engineer of …
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