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Shaping a sustainable future: transformative technology at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê

24 April 2023, 1:00 pm–6:30 pm

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Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology (GCTT) Working Group is hosting a public event at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê on Monday 24 April (1-6:30 pm) at Object-Based Learning Lab (OBL Lab) and North Cloisters.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Marina Chang

Location

North Cloisters
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6AE

This event is an integral part of theÌýGrand Challenges, Grand ImpactsÌýExhibition at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê South Cloisters. The event aims to demonstrate a range of transformative technologies across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê; discuss what value the GCTT adds to cross-disciplinary collaboration at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê; and explore how GCTT can contribute to the evolved Grand Challenges Programme.

Registration will open at 1:00 pm in the North CloistersÌýwith talks and roundtable discussions taking place in the OBL Lab. You are welcome to join us for any or all of the programme as may suit your schedule (outline below).

Outline programme:

13:00 Registration (North Cloisters)
13:30 Short presentations (including opening remarks, OBL Lab)
14:45 Tea/Coffee break (North Cloisters)
15:15 Roundtable discussions (including closing remarks, OBL Lab)
16:45 - 18:30 Mini exhibition, interactive activities, food/drink reception, and networking (North Cloisters)

Confirmed speakers:

  • Prof. Marc-Olivier Coppens (Nature Inspired Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
  • Prof. Patty Kostkova (Digital Health, Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences)
  • Prof. Diana Laurillard (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Knowledge Lab, IOE)
  • Prof. Jack Stilgoe (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Science and Technology Studies)
  • Prof. Robert Biel (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Bartlett Development Planning Unit)
  • Dr. Michael Sulu (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Biochemical Engineering) and Dr. Zoe Laughlin (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Institute of Making)

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