TEDxHeriotWattUniversity

TEDxHeriotWattUniversity An independently organised TED-like event based in Heriot-Watt University. Watch this space for updates & information about how to get involved!

TEDxHeriotWattUniversity is an event organised by the students of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. It aims to deliver short talks on groundbreaking ideas, particularly in the areas of Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED). Our theme last year was "Think Aloud!". This year it is "Transition". Find more details on our website:
http://www.tedxheriotwattuniversity.com

You can find our event pa

ge here:
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/14565

About TEDx, x =independently organized event:

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.) About TED:

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 26 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. At TED, the world's leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Benoit Mandelbrot, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Two major TED events are held each year: The TED Conference takes place every spring in Long Beach, California (along with a parallel conference, TEDActive, in Palm Springs), and TEDGlobal is held each summer in Edinburgh, Scotland. TED’s media initiatives include TED.com, where new TEDTalks are posted daily; the new TED Conversations, enabling broad conversations among TED fans; and the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as the ability for any TEDTalk to be translated by volunteers worldwide. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world are given the opportunity to put their wishes into action; TEDx, which offers individuals or groups a way to host local, self-organized events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED community and, with its help, amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities. For information about TED's upcoming conferences, visit http://www.ted.com/registration

Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED.

19/04/2018

Gary's talk is about how to develop new signs for science terminology, which are not yet established terms in BSL. He explains why it is important to develop...

Fellow TED enthusiasts! We are recruiting for key committee positions for next year. Want to be part of the team that or...
15/03/2018

Fellow TED enthusiasts! We are recruiting for key committee positions for next year. Want to be part of the team that organises iconic events and teaches CV boosting skills? Apply before the deadline on Monday the 19th!

⭐️ Follow the link here:
https://goo.gl/forms/0zsuIrVZCl8oMq5Y2

Want to be part of the team which organises iconic TEDx events in Heirot-Watt? Apply for a committee position and learn ...
13/03/2018

Want to be part of the team which organises iconic TEDx events in Heirot-Watt? Apply for a committee position and learn CV boosting skills! Deadline for submission 16th of March.

We invite individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you don't have direct experience with any position, we would still love to meet fellow TED enthusiasts! Please read the position descriptions below: Secretary Our secretary position is at the backbone of everything we do as a society.....

10/03/2018

The first session is well underway! We’ve just listened to a fantastic talk by Dr. Tony Gutierrez about the significance of microbes in the environment

10/03/2018

With registration just around the corner, we are very excited to welcome our first attendees to !

Less than T minus 45 hours for TEDxHeriotWattUniversity conference 2018!! We are super excited to (finally!) present to ...
08/03/2018

Less than T minus 45 hours for TEDxHeriotWattUniversity conference 2018!! We are super excited to (finally!) present to you some amazing ideas from our inspiring speakers! Get your tickets before it is too late!
See you all on Saturday!!

Independently organised TEDx conference affiliated with Heriot-Watt University. in Edinburgh, UK. Diverse talks on topics including engineering, climate change, empowerment, fashion

06/03/2018

We are on the bridge link now to talk about our Breaking Barriers Conference and also the Society Committee Positions for next year. Do come by, we are giving away FREE TREATS AND GOODIES for just stopping to say hello!

With Storm Emma now behind us, we have rescheduled the TEDx conference to 10 March, Saturday which is just round the cor...
05/03/2018

With Storm Emma now behind us, we have rescheduled the TEDx conference to 10 March, Saturday which is just round the corner!! If you couldn't make it for the previous date, here is your (second) chance to listen to some amazing ideas from some inspiring speakers. Get your tickets before they get sold out!!!

TEDxHeriotWattUniversity 2018 by TEDxHeriotWattUniversity - Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 9:30 AM at Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, United Kingdom. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

01/03/2018

As "the Beast from the East" has hit the UK and the weather forecast for the next couple of days still suggests sub-zero temperatures, the TEDxHeriotWattUniversity team has decided to postpone the upcoming conference to next Saturday, MARCH 10TH 2018. This is to ensure your safety and that of the speakers.

We would request you to not let the storm make you lose the excitement for the TEDx conference as the speakers are all very much looking forward to sharing their wonderful ideas on March 10.

The venue will still be WALDORF ASTORIA IN EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE. No changes have been made to the schedule for the day and your existing ticket will be valid to attend the conference.

As for the people who have not yet purchased a ticket for our TEDx conference, there are still tickets available for you to grab now for the new event date!

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may have caused and hope you are still able to make it to the event next Saturday! We are very much looking forward to having you and enjoying the TEDx experience!

Gary is an assistant professor and work as a lecturer and researcher at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, teaching on...
01/03/2018

Gary is an assistant professor and work as a lecturer and researcher at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, teaching on a number of University programmes. He also studys part-time for a PhD and has research interests include pragmatics, metaphor, signed vocabulary for science terminology, variation in BSL and the different linguistic strategies used within a signed interaction.
He has worked as a consultant to a number of British and international organisations and has published a range of articles on the subject of sign linguistics and Sign Sciences. His talk will involve using sign language morphology to unlock science education

Now you have heard his story and what he wants to speak about, don’t miss out on this opportunity!

For information about the ticket:
https://www.universe.com/events/5a7ef9fd4b9531004e1a65a5

For more information about the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/166536060642713/

Nicola is am a former psychology graduate from Heriot-Watt University who received a Vacation Scholarship from Medical R...
28/02/2018

Nicola is am a former psychology graduate from Heriot-Watt University who received a Vacation Scholarship from Medical Research Scotland in 2017 in the final year of her degree, after which she was appointed as a Research Assistant to further explore the ways of restoring and rehabilitating cognitive functions in a way akin to how people function in everyday life settings. She works with the Detecting Alzheimer’s & Enhancing Memory team (DAEM) at Heriot-Watt University which is interested in the development of assessment and intervention methods for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, which impacts on their daily living functions.

Now you have heard her story and what she wants to speak about, don’t miss out on this opportunity!

For information about the ticket:
https://www.universe.com/events/5a7ef9fd4b9531004e1a65a5

For more information about the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/166536060642713/

Do you know there are only 4 DAYS left to TEDx Main Conference 2018? We hope you are as excited as we are for the day to...
27/02/2018

Do you know there are only 4 DAYS left to TEDx Main Conference 2018?

We hope you are as excited as we are for the day to arrive!!!

Don't forget to come to find out what's behind this barriers that we are going to break!

To purchase the ticket:
http://ow.ly/uaio30izTM2

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