Forthcoming Event

STFC:  The pioneering Dark Sky Discovery initiative is helping the UK go stargazing crazy with BBC Two’s ‘Stargazing LIVE’ return to our screens.  Led by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (and funded by the Big Lottery Fund through Natural ’s Access to Nature scheme), Dark Sky Discovery partners will be running many of the events coinciding with ‘Stargazing LIVE’ to create a nationwide celebration of the wonders of astronomy. 

A range of Stargazing LIVE activities (see links for full list) are being held throughout January 2012 to encourage people to sample the fun & excitement of stargazing, with Dark Sky Discovery partners again playing a prominent role.

12 Dark Sky Discovery Sites (see links for full list) have already been unveiled in England, Wales & Scotland - illustrating the range of great local spots that people can use for stargazing and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to come together in their local area to enjoy the night sky in a radically new way.

Press release & links

ScotGov:  First Minister Alex Salmond has invited a gathering of the world's most talented innovators to visit to see the world-class energy research being undertaken here.  The First Minister extended the invitation to attend the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference during an address to the World's Young Future Energy Leaders at a major international conference in Abu Dhabi . 

The Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference, which will take place in October 2012 in Edinburgh, brings together government, finance, utilities & developers to engage directly on the opportunities & challenges presented by the global shift to low carbon economies.  

Press release & links ~ Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce  (details of conference will appear on their website shortly)

ACE:  Booking is now open for January & February's Building digital capacity for the arts workshops, with more workshops being announced later in the year.  Further workshops will also be running across the country throughout the year. To find out more about the Building digital capacity for the arts programme, register and to view content from past events, visit Art Council England’s dedicated minisite.

Press release & links

EH:  English Heritage and Bristol City Council are holding a joint conference entitled Localism and Heritage: Working Together to explore what localism means for heritage.  

The conference is on Wednesday 7 March 2012 at the Bristol City Conference Hall and is aimed at community groups, local amenity societies, elected members, local government and private sector conservation, design & planning professionals and any individuals involved in planning & managing change in the historic environment in the South West.

Press release & links

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