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November 2017
NEC Classic Motor Show – Day 3
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show from the 10-12 November, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very special car. We can’t give too much away at the moment, but here is a sneak preview of what we hope to bring along to the show!
iPad Cafe at Coventry Central Library
Come along to the free iPad cafe where we will be showing you how the Lanchester Interactive Archive is brought to life though games and augmented reality apps. Find out more about the free apps and how to download them to Apple and Android devices in our Fun and Games section.
December 2017
ASE Cross Phase Science TeachMeet
We’ll be at the next ASE TeachMeet so if you’re a teacher or work with schools then come along. Tickets are free but do book yours now at the Evenbrite page. What is a TeachMeet? Anyone can share great ideas they’ve trialled in their classrooms, a teaching resource they love, a great website, a classroom activity – whatever you like! You can ask questions or simply turn up to soak up all the great ideas and enthusiasm. It is about…
Lanchester Interactive pop-up at Coventry Central Library
Come on down and experience a taste of the Lanchester Interactive Archive at Coventry’s Central Library from Monday December 11th to Monday January 8th. On December 11th from 12:00 – 2:00pm there will be a special introductory session where you can try out some of the augmented reality experiences and find out more about the full exhibition based in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library. There is no need to book and the session is free, just come along. You can even…
January 2018
Lanchester Interactive pop-up at Stoke Library
Come on down and experience a taste of the Lanchester Interactive Archive at Stoke Library from Tuesday January 9th to Friday 19th. On January 9th from 12:00 – 2:00pm there will be a special introductory session where you can try out some of the augmented reality experiences and find out more about the full exhibition based in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library. There is no need to book and the session is free, just come along. You can even bring your…
Lanchester Interactive pop-up at Tile Hill Library
Come on down and experience a taste of the Lanchester Interactive Archive at Tile Hill Library from Monday January 22nd to Friday February 2nd. On January 22nd from 12:00 – 2:00pm there will be a special introductory session where you can try out some of the augmented reality experiences and find out more about the full exhibition based in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library. There is no need to book and the session is free, just come along. You can even…
University of Warwick Science Gala 2018
The Science Gala will be an evening extravaganza highlighting inspiring careers and exciting science. Students, teachers, friends, family, everyone is welcome and will find something of interest, whatever their age! Get to hear about career opportunities, get involved in activities and explore with hands-on demos. Speak to professors, staff and students at the University. Visit the Planetarium, the science laboratories. Go on a virtual tour of ATLAS at CERN! You can even grab a free burger and a drink. The…
February 2018
Greyfriars Society talk
We will be giving an illustrated talk about Frederick Lanchester’s life and works and showing what can be found at the Lanchester Interactive Archive. Despite creating the first all British motor car in 1895, and holding over 200 patents on flying machines, four wheel drives, turbo chargers, and inflatable buildings etc., Lanchester’s work and life is not well known. We will also be showing how the archive is brought to life with augmented reality. Find out more at the Greyfriars…
Lanchester Interactive pop-up at Foleshill Library
Come on down and experience a taste of the Lanchester Interactive Archive at Foleshill Library from Monday February 5th to Friday February 16th. On February 5th from 12:00 – 2:00pm there will be a special introductory session where you can try out some of the augmented reality experiences and find out more about the full exhibition based in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library. There is no need to book and the session is free, just come along. You can even bring…
Centre for Postdigital Cultures launch
The Lanchester Interactive Archive is now part of Coventry University’s new Centre for Postdigital Cultures which officially launches on the 7th February 2018. The Centre for Postdigital Cultures brings together media theorists, practitioners, activists and artists. It draws on cross-disciplinary ideas associated with open and disruptive media, the posthuman, the posthumanities, the Anthropocene and the Capitalocene to explore how innovations in postdigital cultures can help 21st century society to respond to the challenges it faces at a global, national and…