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SUMMARY:New Tech - When Does it Change the Workplace?
DESCRIPTION:20th October 3pm to 5pm \nThis month I’m delighted to invite Phill Fox to come and talk to us about how generative AI might impact our workplace and jobs.  Phill is an AdaptaKind Ambassador for the Adaptavist Group – I saw him present at the Shambala festival as part of the CERN festival program. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions … since generative AI is so much in the news at the moment\, I’m expecting a lively discussion. \nJoining details will be emailed to subscribers.  If you aren’t a member\, it’s free to join here https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-computing-forum/.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/new-tech-when-does-it-change-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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SUMMARY:Music\, Seen: the colour of music\, and the sound of light
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, Dr Emma Chapman has been taken ill and is unable to give her planned presentation. \nWe are very pleased\, however\, that Professor Milton Mermikides\, will be joining us instead on Monday 26th October at 3 pm\, with his presentation The Music of Light and Colour.  \nSpeaker: Professor Milton Mermikides \n  Professor of Music\, University of Surrey and Gresham Professor of Music   \nThe colours of a rainbow and the notes of a musical scale may seem worlds apart. Yet both can be explored through patterns\, frequencies and relationships. Professor Milton Mermikides examines the science behind light and colour\, the physical nature of sound\, and the remarkable ways our senses interpret these different forms of information. Beginning with Newton’s investigations into the spectrum\, he follows attempts to connect colour with musical pitch and explores how technology can transform visual images into sound. Join us for a stimulating journey across physics\, music\, neuroscience and the science of perception. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming Leading Edge meetings https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-music-of-light-and-colour/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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SUMMARY:The Literary Contribution of 300 million books
DESCRIPTION:Soon after the demise of Jeffrey Archer we discuss his contribution through:\n31 novels\n11 children’s books\n7 short story collections\n3 prison diaries and\n3 plays \nA massive output\, rarely praised by critics but many titles said to be those no-one could put down till they’d finished
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-literary-contribution-of-300-million-books/
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature Meeting,Frontpage
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SUMMARY:Process Control Automation
DESCRIPTION:In today’s world\, where many of our traditionally labour-intensive industrial work-places are being transformed by modern technologies\, we are relying increasingly on computerised systems to keep everything running smoothly. But the drive towards automation places a heavy burden on those who design these systems\, to ensure that every stage in the process is controlled and monitored with the utmost precision. So for this month’s meeting\, we are pleased to welcome retired electronic engineer Tony Willcox (Arun East u3a) who spent 30 years doing just that\, all around the world\, to give us the lowdown on how it all works\, with a particular focus on the manufacture of steel. \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/process-control-automation/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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SUMMARY:Engineering Precision Medicine: Microbubbles\, Ultrasound\, and Nanotechnology
DESCRIPTION:Professor Eleanor Stride\n Professor of Biomaterials; University of Oxford  \nHow might medicine become more targeted\, more precise and less invasive? Professor Eleanor Stride\, Professor of Biomaterials at Oxford\, is working at the fascinating boundary between engineering and medicine. Her team designs microscopic drug-delivery systems and uses ultrasound and magnetic fields to guide and activate them. The aim is to get more treatment to the place it is needed\, while reducing exposure elsewhere in the body. Her research has applications ranging from cancer therapy and difficult infections to fracture healing. This promises an absorbing glimpse into some of the technologies that could shape the future of healthcare. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming Leading Edge meetings https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/engineering-precision-medicine-microbubbles-ultrasound-and-nanotechnology/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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