Tag: engineering
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The science of piano sound: from physical principles to digital preservation
The January talk will be given by Dr. Giacomo Squicciarini with Pablo Miranda Valiente, talking about their work on piano acoustics. Have you ever wondered what happens when a piano key is pressed? This talk takes you behind the scenes of one of the most fascinating musical instruments and explores the physics and engineering that…
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The science of pedestrian crowds: smart swarms or mindless mobs?
The February talk will be given by Dr Nikolai Bode of the University of Bristol who will be talking about his research into crowds. Large crowds of pedestrians moving through built environments are an everyday occurrence. Examples include passengers moving through transport hubs and people leaving a building during a fire drill. We will explore…
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Ada Lovelace Day 2015
Tuesday 13th October 2015 is the date for this year’s annual Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.