Events

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  TechFest's Programme Overview 2023

  From January 01, 2023 until December 31, 2023

  Check out our Programme Overview for 2023.
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  TechFest 24 Days of STEM

  From December 01, 2023 until December 24, 2023

  At Remote

  Techfest's 24 Days of STEM Calendar - an interactive advent calendar for the classroom and at home! Content included jokes, videos, and a variety of engaging STEM activities, perfect for the festive season.
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  Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Live-Stream

  From December 12, 2023 17:15 until December 16, 2023 18:00

  At King's College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen 69 University Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3DR

  Join TechFest and the University of Aberdeen at the live-stream of the filming of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Ri this December! AI is a hot topic that generates a lot of excitement and concern at the same time. But can we, and should we trust AI? Live-streamed from the famous Faraday lecture theatre, Prof. Mike Wooldridge will reveal how AI works, what to expect in the years to come and how it will affect our lives. We will be serving refreshments and exhibiting work from researchers at the University of Aberdeen ahead of the main event.
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  Less Waste Laura

  Starting on March 18, 2024 18:30

  At Fraser Noble Building University of Aberdeen, AB24 3UE Categories: Festival, Public Programme

  Join Less Waste Laura – Laura Young, award winning climate activist, environmental scientist and ethical influencer as she discusses waste and plastics and touches on her campaign to see single-use disposable vapes banned across Scotland and the UK. This work has been nominated for a Holyrood Climate Action award and has led the Scottish Government to launch a consultation on the issue.
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  The road to electrifying – where does it start?

  Starting on March 20, 2024 19:00

  At Robert Gordon University Garthdee Campus, AB10 7GJ Categories: Festival, Public Programme

  This talk focuses on the usage and ways to decarbonize the world and fight climate change by electrification. It will also investigate different materials used in creating batteries as well as the current recycling systems employed. Presented by Dr Carlos Fernandez, Robert Gordon University