Bristol Science & Technology Guide by Evgeny Smagin

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Designed and edited by Evgeny Smagin

Bristol Science & Technology Guide May ————— July 2017

Contents 1

Aerospace 4

At-Bristol 8

Botanic Garden 12

Bristol Astronomical Society 16

Bristol Bitcoin 18

Bristol Games Hub 22

British Science Association 26

CodeHub 30

Create Centre 34

Engine Shed 38

Hackspace 42

Pervasive Media Studio 46

Women's Tech Hub 50

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www.aerospacebristol.org 01179 315 315 info@aerospacebristol.org

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Aerospace

OPENING: SUMMER 2017

Aerospace Bristol is a new industrial heritage museum and learning centre that will tell the story of Bristol's aerospace industry by drawing together collections of objects and archives spanning over 100 years of aviation history with the latest in aerospace technology. The main aim of the museum is to restore, conserve and preserve artefacts that are significant to Bristol's aerospace heritage. Another major focus will be on learning, as exhibition and activity spaces will provide formal and informal learning, particularly in STEM subjects. That will be supported by several large aerospace and advanced engineering companies, such as Airbus, GKN, Rolls-Royce, and Renishaw. The museum also plans to undertake new restoration projects and provide opportunities for local people to become actively involved and learn new skills.

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Finally, it will offer a range of experiences for adult groups including guided tours and specialist talks, as well as practical engineering skills sessions. Aerospace

Exhibitions The collections of the museum are aimed to tell not only the stories of design and engineering, but also the social history of the people who worked in the aerospace industry and the communities which have grown up around it. The narrative has been organised according to 7 ‘eras’ with a separate hangar that celebrates the story of Concorde and its local connection. Era 1: Pioneers 1903—1914

Era 5: Bigger, Faster, Further 1945—1960

The transition from tram manufacturer to aerospace company that marks the start of Bristol Aerospace Company.

Projection, maps and areas of 1950s Filton.

Era 2: First World War 1914—1918 The impact of World War One on Filton and the role of aircraft in the war. Era 3: The Growth of Flight 1918—1939 A time of innovation in aircraft design as aeroplanes go from being made of wood and cloth to metal, and develop from biplanes to monoplanes.

Era 6: Ocean Floor to Outer Space 1960—1981 Supersonic travel and the brith of technologies that influence our lives today. Era 7: Working Across the World 1982—Present Aerospace industry today.

Era 4: World War II 1939—1945 The impact of World War Two on BAC, on Filton and on the lives of its employees. 6

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At-Bristol An educational charity and a science centre featuring interactive exhibits, activities and live shows targeted at people of all ages. At-Bristol see their mission in encouraging interest in science and making science accessible to broad audience. The centre features a 3D Planetarium where the visitors can view experimental data visualisation. There are also live shows and interactive exhibitions situated between the fields of science and arts.

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Anchor Rd Harbourside BS1 5DB

Adults: From £15.30 Children: From £9.90 2s and under: Free

At-Bristol

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10:00—17:00, Monday to Friday 10:00—18:00, Weekends, Bank Holidays, Bristol School Holidays

Events 5 May 19:00—20:00

Festival of Ideas October: The Story of the Russian Revolution China Miéville — Rosalind Franklin Room, 2nd floor

11 May 19:00

Planetarium Night

27 May 15:00—16:00

Festival of Ideas A Woman's Work Harriet Harman

— Planetarium

— Rosalind Franklin Room, 2nd floor

18 May 19:00

Planetarium Night

10 June 14:00—15:30

Festival of Ideas Post-Truth Evan Davis

— Planetarium

— Rosalind Franklin Room, 2nd floor

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www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden 0117 42 82041 botanic-gardens@bristol.ac.uk

Botanic Garden The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is a 1.77 hectare garden that aims to tell stories about plant evolution and is home to a diverse collection of plants, including many exotic species. The four core plant collections are: Evolution Mediterranean Climate Regions Local Flora & Rare Native Plants Useful Plants These are planted in educational displays that convey the aspects of their evolutionary biology and habitats. The large glasshouses provide the climatic conditions for many exotic plants including cacti, orchids, carnivorous plants and sacred lotus collection.‌ Apart from being a teaching resource for plant sciences within the University of Bristol, the garden also provides a centre for adult learning, a resource for local schools and a cultural attraction that regularly hosts public educational events.

Botanic Garden

opening times

10:00—16:30 Monday to Friday from November until April. From April until the end of October the Garden is open for seven days a week including bank holidays. cost

Adults: £5.50 — Gift Aid Entry fee or £5.00 — Standard Entry fee Students, staff and under 18s: Free location

The Holmes Stoke Park Road Stoke Bishop BS9 1JG

Events The garden often hosts educational events. However, sometimes they can take place in other locations of the University of Bristol. 25 May 19:30—21:00

Plants for Pollinators: Using DNA barcoding to understand the best plants for pollinating insects Natasha de Vere

— Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Cantocks Close, off Woodland Rd, BS8 1TS

1 July 10:00—16:00

Studying & Painting Dragonflies and Damselflies Cath Hodsman Linnaeus Study room, University of Bristol Botanic Garden

6 July 19:30—21:00

Pollinator walk and talk Jane Memmot -

University of Bristol Botanic Garden

22 July 10:00—16:00

Basic botany for gardeners Julie Henderson -

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www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk secretary@bristolastrosoc.org.uk

Bristol Astronomical Society A non-profit educational charity run by amateur astronomers and dedicated to exploring and explaining all aspects of astronomy for the members and the public. The society is open to people at all levels of astronomy knowledge. It supports a variety of interests ranging from observing and imaging to sketching. The Society has its own observatory and supports regular outreach across the city.

Membership The Bristol Astronomical Society is financed entirely from members subscriptions. The membership benefits include: Free talk nights, Access to the Failand observatory and the opportunity to learn how to use the telescopes there Access to several telescopes which are available to borrow Access to the library

Bristol Astronomical Society

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First visit is free, after that BAS is asking for a 3ÂŁ donation how to join

Membership details can be found on the website

Events Regular meetings Every Friday at 19:15 There are two types of meetings: On alternate Fridays the Guest Speakers are invited to share their understanding of astronomical subjects. These can range from professional astronomers, key members of national amateur astronomy societies, media commentators or industrialists engaged in the business of astronomy.

On other Fridays there are Club Nights which are are less formal evenings when members of the society give short talks or presentations on various astronomical subjects that interest them and other members.

location

Bristol Photographic Society Unit 13 Montpelier Central Station Road BS6 5EE

Observing sessions Every Saturday night If the weather is allowing, the observing sessions are run at Failand observatory on Saturday nights and support solar observing and regular star party events. location

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Society

www.meetup.com/bristol-bitcoinbristol-and-south-west-bitcoin-meetup

Bristol Bitcoin A society for people interested in Bitcoin ranging from beginners to experienced Bitcoiners. The regular meetings are aimed to those who want to learn about Bitcoin and enjoy a drink with others interested. There's no set structure or agenda; anyone is welcome to come along with any questions around Bitcoin.

Bristol Bitcoin

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Free

Events Regular meetings Every four weeks on Tuesday at 19:00 Curious about Bitcoin? Wishing to learn more? Just looking for a chat and a drink with other Bitcoin fans? Don't be shy and come to this friendly and vibrant meeting about all things Bitcoin! Beginners and experienced Bitcoiners welcome. We are always open to explain Bitcoin to beginners so you can bring your Bitcoin-clueless friends too! We look forward to meeting you.

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Bristol Games Hub

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Coworking space Hub

Bristol Games Hub Bristol Games Hub is a non-profit organisation that provides working space in Bristol where game developers and academics come together under one roof to create and study games. location

77 Stokes Croft BS1 3RD price

Public events are free, desk spaces are from 110£ per month

Bristol Games Hub

The Hub is for games development companies, freelancers and academics working on any game-related activity. All funds raised are put straight back into developing the space, supporting the Hub’s residents and the wider South West games community. The Hub supports indie studios, new start-ups and students by providing low-cost office space, sharing resources, expertise, experience and best practise and to develop the current and next generation of ‘stars’ in game development.

Events Despite being mainly a desk-renting space, Bristol Games Hub runs a number of public events, which are run mainly on-site (but sometimes in other locations, too) and include: Game Jams

A few events per year, aimed to mix experienced developers with students and people from outsides games to keep it fun and challenging.

Knowledge Shares

Informal 2 hour evening events, with topics set by the community. These are quick and easy sessions where interested developers gather to talk/ hack/explore a key topic. They range from the accessible (narrative) to the tech-heavy (such as Unity3D).

Antisocials

Antisocials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The last Thursday of each month is an open gathering for the games development community at the Hub for a chat, drink and to play and/ or test games. These sessions can be used for developers to show off what they are working on and get feedback from their peers.

Information about the upcoming events is available via newsletter at: bit.ly/bghnewsletter

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Society

www.bristolbathsci.org.uk 07989 412 319 secretary@bscia-bsba.org.uk

British Science Association The British Science Association is a charity established under Royal Charter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to enable people from all backgrounds to access science, engage with it and have a sense of ownership about its direction. The Association seeks to achieve their aims by promoting openness about science in society and affirming science as a prime cultural force through engaging and inspiring adults and young people directly with science and technology, and their implications.

Bristol Science Association

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Free

Events Science Cafe

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Greenbank Pub 57 Bellevue Road Easton BS5 6DP

Informal gatherings in which an expert discusses an interesting science topic — usually something they’re working on. 18 May 20:00—22:00

The rise of Data Science Dr. Bobby Stuijfzand

15 June 19:30—21:00

Engineering a new vaccine Alicia Broto Hernandez

— In this science café, we explore some interesting scientific applications of data science, including data analysis and visualisation, but we also discuss the implications of the exponential increase in data collection and usage on our society as well as our personal experience, and how we think the benefits of data science could be given back to the community.

— This evening’s topic is a project MycoSynVac. MycoSynVac is an EU funded project devoted to combating infections caused by Mycoplasma, by re-engineering the microorganism itself using synthetic biology techniques. This approach would re-engineer Mycoplasma into a kind of immune system booster, stimulating the body to attack pathogenic forms

Volunteer Meetings

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Every month Once a month volunteers get together to socialise and discuss branch business. Members of the public are welcome to participate and find out about volunteering opportunities. Dates are available at www.bristolbathsci.org.uk

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Society

CodeHub CodeHub is a place to code, share, and learn from one another. It provides hands-on learning for web developers, and is a good place for those who want to teach and learn at the same time. cost

Free

CodeHub

CodeHub is targeted at freelance designers, developers, engineers and anyone who makes of wants to make things for the web. The meetings are focused on technologies that are commonly used in daily work: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Git, Python, APIs, Open Data etc. CodeHub often holds presentations by members or invited speakers which normally include practical exercises that participants can follow. All the projects CodeHub members are working on together are available on GitHub.

Events JavaScript 101 Every 2 weeks on Tuesday from 10:00 to 13:00 This meeting is about learning JavaScript together. Sometimes there are short presentations, but coding is a main part of each session. Members work through Free Code Camp, on their own projects, or together on a project.

Bristol Hack Night Every 2 weeks on Tuesday at 18:00 Hack night is a casual social coding event where people can come together to work on projects and learn new technologies in any language at any skill level. Some people will have personal projects that they want to work on in a social atmosphere. Others may be interested in pairing up to work on a project or learn something new together, or work through some of the online coding challenges. Some people may be experts, others may be newbies, and others may just want to learn how to code.

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Beatroot Cafe 20-21 Lower Park Row BS1 5BN

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Momentum Financial Technology 10 Temple Back BS1 6FL

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Public space Coworking space

www.createbristol.org 0117 922 4370 create.reception@bristol.gov. uk

Create Centre Create is an environment centre which hosts a range of events and exhibitions and features a purpose-built Ecohome. The centre also serves as a venue for meetings, seminars and conferences as well as providing flexible workspace to several environmental organisations. Owned and managed by Bristol City Council.

Ecohome The Ecohome is a purpose-built show home full of practical ideas for greener living. It's right next door to Create. The Ecohome offers a range of resources and information, as well as volunteer guides to serve as insipration and answer questions regarding sustainability and ecofriendly living.

Create Centre

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Create Centre Smeaton Road Spike Island BS1 6XN cost

Free opening times

Create Monday to Friday 9:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;17:00 Ecohome Monday to Friday 12:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;15:00

Events Regular activity The UK discards nearly a million tonnes of textiles every year This exploration of some of the aspects of textile sustainability consists of two parts. Firstly the CREATE Centre hosts a permanent exhibition of information about textile sustainability, including advice, explanations, and facts and figures. The second part is the practical activity days that take place on most Wednesdays from mid morning to mid afternoon. Here the exhibition is extended to include examples of domestic items made from fabrics that would otherwise have been sent to landfill. In addition, such items as cushions, tea cosies, table mats and many other items are being made on the spot, with the intention of encouraging visitors to start or continue their own work. At all the times the exhibition and practical activities are open, free small fabric pieces are usually available so that visitors can take them to incorporate in their own projects.

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Public Space Workspace

Engine Shed A collaboration between Bristol City Council, the University of Bristol and the West of England. Engine Shedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspiration is to be an 'incubator of incubators' with multiple, diverse and independent "Components", each having an incubation-type function and benefitting from co-location. They see their mission in supporting business, inspiring young people to get involved and to showcase to the public the existing opportunities. Although Engine Shed is essentially a business space, they often hold events run by external organisations, which are open to public.

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Engine Shed

Events 3 May 19:00—21:00

AI & Robotic Ethics Alan Winfield and Chris Holder

10—11 May 9:00—17:00

Dronetech Europe 2017 Conference

10—11 May 9:00—17:00

SavedByTech 2017 Future Technology Conference

16 May 8:30—11:00

The Future of Work in a Smart City

— The talk will examine the how intelligent robotics has the potential for huge benefit, but is not without ethical or societal risk

— Speakers in drone technology and related fields; drone technology operators, manufacturers and suppliers, showcasing their products; seminars and discussion about the latest drone technology

— The theme of the conference is advanced and disruptive technologies that are being used to save the planet, it’s species and society.

— Event dedicated to workforce planning.

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Coworking space

Hackspace A social enterprise which aims to open up technology to anybody who takes an interest in it. Bristol Hackspace wants to ‘open’ technology both in the sense of taking things apart to learn how they work, and how to mend or adapt them; and in the sense of sharing the knowledge we gain from doing so. They are committed to the principles of Open Source and Open Knowledge. The space has plenty of tools and equipment, from saws and drills to a laser cutter and 3D printer, and all sorts of components, salvaged stuff and donated bits and bobs. Hackspace is only open to members most days, however sometimes they run public access courses and workshops.

Hackspace

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Studio G11 37 Philip Street Bedminster BS3 4EA cost

Open meetings are free Membership is £10–20

Events Open meetings Every Thursday, 19:00 until late Free open evenings are intended for those who would like to learn more more about the hackspace, meet the members, become more familiar with the equipment available there, and find out how to join.

Membership Those who’d like to become a full member of the hackspace are asked you to make a monthly payment that covers the use of the space (most people pay between £10-£20 per month). Becoming a member entitles to 24 hour access to the Hackspace, along with: The use of tools, equipment and components A space to work on projects A community of people committed to the open sharing of knowledge

how to join

Membership details can be found at www.bristol. hackspace.org.uk/ sign-up

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Hub Coworking space

www.watershed.co.uk 0117 370 8870 studio@watershed.co.uk

Pervasive Media Studio A Watershed-based community aimed at exploring creative technology. location

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Free

Pervasive Media Studio

The Pervasive Media Studio hosts a community of over 100 artists, creative companies, technologists and academics exploring experience design and creative technology. It is a collaboration between Watershed, University of Bristol and University of West of England. The projects can be cultural or commercial and span play, robotics, location-based media, food, connected objects, interactive documentary and new forms of performance. The studio believes that clustering together people from a broad range of backgrounds, with differing skills, experiences and opinions, can lead to better ideas.

Events Open Studio Fridays Every Friday, 12:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17:00 Once a week Pervasive Media invites visitors on a studio tour that begins at 12:30 and allows half an hour to gain a sense of the space, people and projects housed within the Studio. After that, at 13:00, there is weekly informal talk around pervasive media and creative technology. that is programmed with engaging speakers from both the Studio and the wider community. For the remainder of the afternoon, up until 17:00, guests are invited to work on a hotdesk, which allows the Studio to help facilitate conversations within the resident community.

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Women's Tech Hub WTH~Bristol is an initiative from two women who recognised a need to actively develop programmes for women into tech. The hub's mission is to increase diversity in tech workforce, developing ways to support and encourage women to stay in tech jobs and to welcome in more. Women's Tech Hub is intended to share useful information between women and businesses. They aim to develop a scheme to support women back into tech after career breaks, support and connect the different peer support women/tech groups and share employment opportunities.

Women's Tech Hub

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Events Free Three Friday Every Friday, 10:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13:00 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tech Hub meets every Friday morning in a reserved area of Desklodge Bristol, where they are supported with free hot-desking for twenty members to work alongside each other. This event is open to women working in the tech industry, or interested in working in tech. It includes an 11am coffee break for networking, where they share info about tech-related jobs, training and other interesting news. Since the amount of spaces is limited, every week the participants need to sign up on the Hub's Meetup page: www.meetup.com/ womens-tech-hub-bristol location

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