Author Archives: Matteo Cancellieri

Making code Workshop

Ever wanted to start making things with your hands but never got round to learn code? Are you asked to do code in your research and you don’t know where to start? That’s the place! Join us for this [Knowledge makers + OU Research Software Engineering] workshop to learn the basics of coding in Python […]

Big Data Cluster workshop

In collaboration with the Open University Research Software Engineers group, we are happy to host this workshop introducing you to one of the great facilities available around the Open University. You will have a hands-on introduction to using the Big Data Cluster, you will hear real-life experiences and you will see first hand how you […]

Knowledge Makers v5.0 + Special Keynote!

We are thrilled to announce that on the 27th of September we will have a special Knowledge Makers (v5.0) with a VIP keynote speaker. Philip Colligan CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation! Agenda Thursday 27th September 13:00-14:30 Berrill Lecture Theatre Mezzanine Raspberry Pi Research Showcase The showcase will feature demos, videos, posters and hands-on sessions […]

MAZI impact workshop

Our fellow Knowledge Makers are part of the MAZI project (http://www.mazizone.eu/) and next Friday they are running a MAZI impact workshop in Deptford http://www.mazizone.eu/pilot-studies/creeknet/ and they are calling out for fellow makers to join them! Where Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 4SA When Friday 20th July 10.30-17.00 How: 10:30 – 11:00      Introduction to […]

Design using haptic technology

Lisa Bowers is joining us and showing the results of her research on a haptic prototype assembly tool for non-sighted, visually impaired and fully sighted Design Students. When: 10.30AM to 11.30AM Location: Library Atrium

Knowledge Makers v4.0

This event will be co-hosted by the CRC conference and it will take place in the Micheal Young building. How to get there This is a campus map And this is a simplified version for this event: See you there!

Talk to robots

This is a call for all Knowledge Makers and robot-lovers!! We will run a ROS-workshop with the goal of introducing those who are interested in developing robot-integrated applications. The Robot Operating System (ROS) http://www.ros.org/ is a flexible framework for writing robot software. It consists of a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions aiming at simplifying […]

3D Printing Workshop: what do you need to know

Here you can find all the resources needed for our workshop You didn’t manage to register? Down here, you will be able to see the live streaming of the workshop so you won’t lose anything. The live stream will start approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of the workshop, you may need to refresh […]

Retro Gaming Dream machine

Today we just tested a wonderful arcade emulator running on a Raspberry Pi. Putting the picture here, nothing else to say: (this amazing machine will be at Knowledge Makers v4.0 at the end of June)

Knowledge Makers 3.0 – the most successful meeting yet :)

More than 50 people joined us in this amazing event. We had lots of old and new entries, from the Origami spotlight session to cupcake decoration to nail polish stencil to a musical keyboard and lots more! Have a look at the photos we took, and join us for the next one!