Klick Event - âBarriers to women's involvement in hackspaces and makerspacesâ - Âpresentation by Dr. Jen Lewis
You are invited to a special event Access Space is hosting on the subject of engaging women with science and technology.
Friday 9 October 2015, 7.30-9.00 pm. Access Space, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield, S1 4RG, UK
This event concludes a study led by the University of Sheffield in collaboration with Sheffieldâs social enterprise, Access Space, to identify and tackle obstacles to women's involvement in technological advancement and skill acquisition initiatives.
It will feature a talk by Dr. Jen Lewis (Science Grrl) reporting study findings (âBarriers to women's involvement in hackspaces and makerspacesâ), followed by informal discussions involving technology inspired art groups, and a showcase of the work and strategy of Access Space.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to attend or for more info please contact Jake Harries (Creative Producer)Â
T: 0114 249 5522
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This is one of a series of ten "Klick" events over the next year hosted by Access Space for technologists, programmers and artists who are interested in new technology, its creative uses, and in finding others to collaborate with to explore new horizons.Â
Klick Events are planned for
2015 - Tuesday 17 November, Tuesday 8 December
2016 - Tuesday 19 January, Tuesday 6 February, Tuesday 2 March, Tuesday 12 April
Look out for more info nearer the times.
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All the best
Jake
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Jake Harries, Creative Producer
3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield, S1 4RG, UK
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The arts programme at Access Space is supportedÂ
using public funding by Arts Council England