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Virtual Sussex University reported by the BBC

By Rosie Sherry • Mar 13th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education

The BBC created their own Second Life avatars and reported on the recently launched virtual Sussex University campus.
Watch the video clip.



The Second Life of Sussex University

By Rosie Sherry • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education

The web team at Sussex University have created a 3D version of the university with Second Life, replicating the physical features of the real life campus.
Every user (or resident) can make their own character to represent themselves. The team behind the virtual campus see it as a tool that will encourage interaction and collaboration […]



Introduction to Flex - a course by Ariaware (Aral Balkan)

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 20th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education

Aral of Ariaware is organising a one off 1-day course to introduce students to Flex.  No previous knowledge of Flex required.  Go along to learn the wonders of Flex through the Flex Builder tool, the Flex Framework, and ActionScript 3.
The course will take place on the 21st of March at The Werks.



Writing classes for beginners and professionals

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education, Events

The lively and friendly Libby Davy from Authentic Blogging recently started writing classes over at The Werks designed to connect with your real voice and express yourself.
If you are someone who needs the written word to communicate and will help you express, create, connect, learn, grow and play then you may want to check out […]



Free workshop - Geek Habits for Non-Geeks

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 8th, 2008 • Category: Education

Ever felt overwhelmed by the web? Want to gain an understanding of what you could be doing? Feel like it could benefit you, but not sure where to start?
The Geek Habits for Non-Geeks free workshop could be ideal for you.  It is ideal for artists, freelancers, promoters, small businesses or anyone who uses (or needs […]



Node101 - sharing skills on video blogging

By Rosie Sherry • Jan 17th, 2008 • Category: Community, Education, Events

Node101 is a worldwide open source project designed to spread videoblogging. The idea is to change media from a one way conversation towards a dialogue. Node101 aims to teach anyone through supportive resources and skillsharing.
Organisers of Node101 in the UK recently organised a Navlopomo screening at The Werks which really showed a great […]



A Bright(on) start to 2008

By Rosie Sherry • Jan 7th, 2008 • Category: Community, Education, Events

At the end of 2007 there was no doubt that the technology community had gone social. There have even been some predictions there will be a social burnout. However, only 7 days into the new year and there is so much to talk about already!Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming up:

Farm Web Freelancers […]