Leeds celebrates all things digital next week as organisations from across the region come together for Leeds Digital Festival.
The two-week programme includes talks, workshops, networking and live coding.
The University of Leeds is a key supporter for this year’s festival and is partnering with organisations from across the digital sector to give the public the opportunity to learn from digital professionals working throughout the city.
Members of the public are invited onto the University campus for over a dozen Leeds Digital Festival events from 16 – 27 April, which explore the use of digital technology in education, research, health and enterprise. Events run by the University are just some of the many sessions taking part throughout the city.
Highlights on campus
- Immersive Technologies (AR / VR) at University of Leeds on 18 April. Get a taste of the variety of research which uses immersive technology across the University, with talks and demonstrations from projects looking at hand-eye coordination, driving and pedestrian simulation, and using VR to train medical students in surgery.
- University of Leeds Fair: Tackling the Digital Skills Gap on 23 April. This fair in Parkinson Court will look at how the digital skills gap can be tackled, and showcase a range of potential solutions such as creating online learning courses for businesses, blended learning degrees, and degree apprenticeships offered in partnership with business.
- #AlgoraveAssembly on 27 April. A live coding masterclass, panel discussion and two concerts at the School of Music, which feature performers from the forefront of the Algorave scene, including OFFAL, The Yorkshire Programming Ensemble (TYPE), NikNak, and multiple breakbeat DJs.
Professor Neil Morris, Director of Digital Learning at the University of Leeds, said: “The University is proud to support the Leeds Digital Festival and help celebrate the city’s growing reputation as a leader in the digital world.
“Across the University, digital technology is constantly being used in new and innovative ways, and the Leeds Digital Festival is a great opportunity for us to show more people what we’re doing and how we keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”
The full programme of University of Leeds events at Leeds Digital Festival is outlined below, which includes a range of free and paid events.
Monday 16 April
Introduction to R LIDA, Worsley Building, 1pm – 4pm
Medical Device Regulation and Big Data Monday Maurice Keyworth Building, 1.15pm – 4.00pm
Health Tweet Feast Online, 16th – 22 April
Tuesday 17 April
Living in Leeds - Big Data Analytics in Health: Personal Data & Public Trust Worsley Building, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Technology in Medical Education Charles Thackrah Building, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Immersive Technology AR/VR at the University of Leeds Charles Thackrah Building, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Thursday 19 April
Building Simple Smartphone Apps Without Coding Worsley Building, 9.00am – 12.30pm
Saturday 21 April
Feel/Hear/See/Do: A Digital Odyssey Interactive walk around Leeds, various times between 21 – 27 April
Monday 23 April
Building Simple Smartphone Apps Without Coding 2 Worsley Building, 9.00am – 12.30pm
Digital Education: Free Online Learning Opportunities for Students Transitioning to University Parkinson Building, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
The Impact of Digital on the Future of the University Parkinson Building, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
University of Leeds Fair: Tackling the Digital Skills Gap Parkinson Court, 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday 25 April
Leeds International Piano Competition X Global Digital Week Leeds University Union, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Thursday 26 April
R For Transport Applications 9.30am – 4.30pm
Online Webinar – Capabilities in Consumer Analytics Online, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Friday 27 April
#AlgoraveAssembly: Lunchtime Concert & Daytime Sessions School of Music, 1.00pm – 5.00pm
#AlgoraveAssembly - Foyer Venue Algorave School of Music, 6.30pm – 11.00pm
Browse more events at the Leeds Digital Festival on their website.