Art has long been used to communicate scientific discovery. In 'The Life Scientific' Prof. Tony Ryan talks about cultural collaborations that aim to solve problems through science. He explains how combining catalysts with fashion can both clean the air and communicate an important message.
Do you have an innovation which could help the NHS? On February 18th, the MedTECH Centre will hold a free workshop where representatives from the three main sectors of investment - Angel, Venture Capital and the Stock Exchange, will offer guidance to companies who are thinking of starting a MedTECH business, want to expand or have a role in assisting start-ups and SMEs.
Coral talks to the tireless President of Manchester University, and finds that we're both rather star struck...
A new Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research was launched by the UK’s research funding bodies today. The aim of the RCUK Concordat is to create a greater focus on and help embed public engagement with research across all disciplines in the higher education and research sectors. You can see an film and download the concordat here, and find out more about the existing Beacon for Public Engagement programme.
Anjali Ramachandran from the excellent @madebymany has blogged about NESTA's Serious Games event this morning. She talks about 'Games as an instrument of education vs. games as an engaging experience'. I say these aren't either/or options. Without engaging experience, there is no education.
