Category Archives: Talks

All our talks from our events, plus selected talks from around the world.

Caitlin Greenwood – It’s all just ancient history

Posted on 13 October, 2011 by Dan

Ancient history is interesting. It’s a great source of stories and more historical fiction than you can fill a library with. But it shaped our world, from our governments and to our hallway floors. Caitlin Greenwood wants us to remember … Continue reading →

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Sam Phippen – Games, Gamers and Gaming

Posted on 11 October, 2011 by Dan

Gaming is no longer the preserve of solitary teenagers lurking in bedrooms. It’s a global, mobile activity more people take part in than perhaps even the participants themselves realise! For his excited second talk at Ignite Bristol, Sam Phippen wanted … Continue reading →

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Joe Cainey – How (not) to win at roulette

Posted on 10 October, 2011 by Dan

To start our sixth event we chose a talk that touched on a real core Ignite value – a “How To“. And boy, does Joe Cainey know about his subject – a third year PhD student at the University of … Continue reading →

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Julian Baggini – Are you an illusion?

Posted on 24 June, 2011 by Dan

In a great talk to round off our evening, Julian Baggini left us with quite a thought to take home with us: is what we think of as “I” a singular indivisible entity, or are we a unique assemblage of … Continue reading →

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Michael Harratt – Art in Science. Fluorescence Microscopy

Posted on 23 June, 2011 by Dan

If pondering modern art is not for you, how about marvelling at the art of the everyday process? Michael Harratt presents a series of remarkable images that reveal the internal goings-on of cells, from those that glue us together, fibroblasts, … Continue reading →

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Gill Nicol – Contemporary Art. Why Bother?

Posted on 20 June, 2011 by Dan

What does art mean to you? Is it inspiring or infuriating? If you’re the type of person who wonders how to relate to a black bin bag on the floor of a gallery then Gill Nicol understands your feelings. In … Continue reading →

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