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Inclusive Gaming Conference

Wednesday 1 May, 08.30 - 20.00


A one-day conference bringing together students, academics, and industry professionals to discuss research initiatives, works in progress, and future directions for explorations of inclusive gaming. The day consists of a series of roundtable discussions, keynote speakers, diverse presentations, and interactive gaming experiences. Programme to follow soon.

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Digital Health Horizons Conference

Thursday 16th May, 09.30 - 17.00


Delve into the dynamic interplay of digital health and medical artificial intelligence, exploring both the promising opportunities and significant challenges that lie ahead.

Digital Health Horizons is designed to foster an environment of knowledge-sharing and inspiration, kicking-off with a morning session of keynote presentations and a panel discussion between experts from academia, policy-making, and industry.

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Democracy on Trial: January 6 and the 2024 Presidential Election

Wednesday 22nd May, 18.00-20.00


Jesus College alumnus James Goldston (1986, PPE) was tasked with producing the January 6 hearings conducted by the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. The ten historic hearings played a key role in the legal processes that are now underway against former President Donald Trump. Goldston, a former President of ABC News, joins us to discuss how the hearings came to happen, and why they remain so central to the future of American politics.

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Language Diversity in a Digital Age

Friday 24th May, 16.00-20.45


Enjoy linguistically enriched snacks and drinks with contributions from our research and creative partners on topics including teaching pronunciation with AI, interactions between linguistic diversity and biodiversity, and a Prismatic Jane Eyre.

With a Yoruba/English Musical Finale by Grammy Award Winner Lekan Babalola (Percussion) and Kate Luxmoore (Clarinet)

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PLAY: Music for Game Controllers with the House of Bedlam

Thursday 30th May, 17.30 - 19.30


A creative collaboration exploring the possibilities of video game controllers in music composition and performance. One hour performance of five new works and existing music to be interpreted by traditional instruments and video game controller instruments. Composers and performers share more about their creative processes, and audience members can try out the video game controller instruments themselves.

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From Bad Science to Better Data

Tuesday 4th June, 18.00-20.00


Join Ben Goldacre, Professorial Fellow at Jesus College and Director of the Bennett Institute, for the Inaugural Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub Lecture. Ben will discuss his career advocating for better research methods, and the differences – if any – in addressing these complex issues with the public, policymakers, and researchers.

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Ethics in AI - Annual Lecture with Professor Joshua Cohen

Thursday 6th May, 17.00 - 18.30


The Institute for Ethics in AI welcomes Professor Joshua Cohen to deliver its Annual Lecture. Professor Cohen (Philosophy and Law, Stanford) is a political philosopher. He has written on issues of democratic theory, freedom of expression, religious freedom, political equality, democracy and digital technology, good jobs, and global justice. His books include On Democracy; Democracy and Associations; Philosophy, Politics, Democracy; Rousseau: A Free Community of Equals; and The Arc of the Moral Universe and Other Essays.

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Franz Kafka and the Truths of Leadership

Friday 7th June, 17.00-19.00


As part of a year of events marking the centenary of the death of the writer Franz Kafka, join us on Friday 7th June 2024 for a conversation between Leah Tomkins, author of new book Franz Kafka and the Truths of Leadership (Edward Elgar Publishing) and the journalist and broadcaster Shelagh Fogarty.

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Hands-on History: Gaming Peripherals Past and Present

Tuesday 11th June, 17.30 - 20.30


Explore the history of gaming peripherals over the past 50 years on an innovative and interactive adventure. Experience block stacking with R.O.B the Robot, musical jams with Donkey Konga, a real Mario Kart circuit with remote control karts, and much more!

This event is supported by JoyPad.

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