Thank you to everyone who made the My Smarter Essex event on 6 October 2016 such a fantastic success.
Poll results from My Smarter Essex
Photos from My Smarter Essex
The level of interest, enthusiasm and engagement from all parties (especially the student audience) was overwhelming and we now have a vast wealth of comments, questions and issues to pore over!
In the coming months we will discuss the big issues that face us as we move towards a smarter Essex. In the meantime, we'd like to answer some of the more specific questions submitted during the presentations:
- How does the heart rate monitor app (Cardio Buddy) work?
- What is the relative efficiency of the lighting technologies shown?
- What is "Bluejacking"?
- Where do I buy a Cozfest t-shirt?
Follow the links or read on for answers...
Research undertaken by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – one of our partners – has found that, despite considerable investment by the UK government, local authorities and businesses, there is a basic lack of awareness among the British public about what a smart city is, does, and its potential to improve citizens' quality of life.
My Smarter Essex aims to fix that, by implementing the three objectives defined in the IET Smart Cities report.
This article is part of a series of follow-up questions on the My Smarter Essex presentations.
Many, many people wanted to know the answer to this question. It was submitted numerous times to the question/comment messaging board at My Smarter Essex on 6 October.
Well, the short answer is here: https://www.facebook.com/landforcoz/.
Read on to find out what Cozfest is and why Adam (pictured) was wearing that t-shirt...
Read more: What is 'Cozfest' and where do I buy the t-shirt?
My Smarter Essex, which took place on 6 October 2016 at Anglia Ruskin University, included a number of real-time, interactive polls that gathered the audience's opinions on some of the issues raised during the presentations. This was in addition to the free-form questions and comments submitted by those who attended.
We can confirm that 125 people took part in the polls, and their responses – along with our commentary – is now available.
The photos from My Smarter Essex, held on Thursday 6 October 2016 at Anglia Ruskin University, are now available.
Thank you to everyone who attended and who made the event such a success. This is just the start of a major project; more to follow...
We were pleased to present a bursary cheque to Thurstable School following a successful application for funding for an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) requiring some specific materials.
Congratulations to Correy Andrews for his demonstration of an engine using an oxyhydrogen generator as its power source, which was Highly Commended at our 2017 Schools' Competition.
This article is part of a series of follow-up questions on the My Smarter Essex presentations.
Over the years illumination in houses has become more efficient. This has been achieved in three ways:
- The light emission medium generates more lumens (light) per watt (unit of power).
- The light emission spectrum better matches that of the eye receptors.
- The luminaire (the overall fixture) has become more efficient at directing light to its desired place.
Schools' Engineering and Technology Competition: Wed 28 June 2017, Marconi Building, Anglia Ruskin University
We are very pleased to announce the dates for our 2017 Schools' Engineering and Technology Competition:
- The competition will take place on Wednesday 28 June 2017
- The awards evening will take place on Wednesday 19 July 2017
(Note that the competition has moved from a Friday to a Wednesday).
This year we are working in collaboration with the Big Bang Eastern to hold a joint event.
Read more: Save the date for the 2017 Schools' Competition and Big Bang Eastern
Congratulations to Jason Kent who, as the best-performing student in Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University, claimed this year's CSES Award. Jason's commendable engagement in his study has been admired both by the ARU teaching staff and his peers. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you, Jason!
CSES sponsors an award made to the most promising student in BSc/BEng (Hons) Engineering each year. The 2015/16 award was presented to Jason by Vic Leverett, CSES Vice President at a ceremony held at Anglia Ruskin University on 12 October 2016.
Pictured: Jason Kent (centre) receiving his award from CSES Vice President Vic Leverett (left) and Professor Keith Jones, Head of ARU's Department of Engineering and the Built Environment (right).
First events to include a Raspberry Pi workshop, repair café and talk on ESA's Copernicus programme
We will shortly be announcing our programme of lectures and events for the 2016-2017 season, but in the meantime we are pleased to tell you about some events that are part of the 2016 Chelmsford Ideas Festival.
These events, in addition to My Smarter Essex on 6 October, are as follows:
- Monday 24 October: A talk by Paul Jerram on ESA's Copernicus Programme
- Sunday 23 October: Marconi Exhibition at Sandford Mill Science Discovery Day
- Saturday 29 October: Repair Café
- Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 November: Raspberry Pi workshop
Please see below for further details.
- Greensward Academy
- It's back! Marconi Exhibition at Sandford Mill
- CVHS STEM Club
- KEGS YE Club: VEX Robotics
- Tendring's sumo wrestling robot
- 2016 Competition results
- My Smarter Essex
- Next IOP/CSES talk: Physics and the Electric Guitar
- Build a radio workshop and new talks added to Marconi programme
- Marconi and the Invisible Universe with Professor Danielle George