Why purposeful innovation is important and what are the real world benefits?
How copper based broadband services are delivered and the impact of electromagnetic interference.
Many digital services are now delivered over the Internet to phones, tablets, computers and smart TVs...
This short video explains what hashing is in computer science and how it enables us to preserve the integrity of our data.
This video will focus on data visualisation using visual programming tools like Node-Red...
A history of holograms and their modern evolution in technology.
An introduction to Quantum Key distribution (QKD). What are quantum keys and how can we use them?
Why do we see all these pop-ups about website cookies when all we want are Christmas cookies? Is it ok to put someone's email address on Santa's naughty or nice list?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is said to have a big impact on every aspect of our lives in the near future. How smart is AI really right now and how much smarter will it become?
This talk looks at immersive technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
What smart things are already out there in your smart cities, homes and schools? What could the future of IoT include?
Introducing the notion of graphs and how they can be used.
How are graphs stored for use in algorithms and calculations?
A walkthrough of the depth-first search algorthm.
A walkthrough of the breadth-first search algorthm and a comparison between depth and breadth first search.
Helping Santa make the best possible Christmas! Delivering millions of packages across the world to demanding deadlines takes careful planning – and clever software.
A demo showing how total internal reflection makes communicating with optical fibres work.
An introduction to how broadband is delivered today and how it is going to be delivered in the future.
An introduction to Edge, or Edge Computing, where processing is done at the edge of the network.
Demo showing how you can see standing waves and why these matter for communicating with optical fibres.
This video outlines some of the physics behind Wi-Fi, its position in the electromagnetic spectrum, factors that affect Wi-Fi signal strength and how it compares to cellular.
Staying safe online
...and how will it help and support future industries?
An introduction to Connected Devices or the Internet of Things (IoT)...
Logic gates are the basic building blocks of any digital system...
An introduction to smart home devices and the benefits of connecting your home to the network.
A introduction into agile software development and how it can be used practically to create applications.
Everything around us is getting more and more media rich...
This tutorial will provide an introduction to robotics using Python to create a controllable camera on a gimbal made from servos.
Our modern lives come with a huge environmental footprint. How can we reduce this? Could bacteria be part of the solution?
Ever heard of the Metaverse? From Pokémon GO to Smart Cities, come and see how Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality technologies are revolutionising our lives
In a world where cash is used less and more transactions are online, what will the bank of the future look like? How do banks stay safe and secure during the digital revolution?
In space, seconds count. Ever heard of LEO, MEO or GEO satellites? Come and see what they are and how they enable faster and smarter connectivity.
Technology is awesome, but only if you can access it effectively... how can we use design to ensure it can be enjoyed by all?
Your online footprint is like a crime scene, how can we keep our lives and work secure in the digital world?
Your modern digital life has been shaped by the fundamentals set out by historical programmers. Understand how the key programming concepts will stand the test of time.
What do a car, a packet of crisps and a computer all have in common? How would you manufacture something with 25,000 parts and 6,000 assembly steps?
Did you know a USB-C phone charger is more powerful than machines which took humans to the moon? How will supercomputers help unlock the mysteries of our Universe?
Robots underground, zipping through the air and picking strawberries, the robotic trio of the future you never thought you needed...
What will the impact be on the future of cyber security? How do we know what to trust? How can technology help?
Can data make sure that the air we breathe is safe? How can virtual reality, 3D cinema technology and data be used to create a digital twin of Manchester?
Go behind the scenes and find out how BT Sport's live 8k 360° immersive sports experience is delivered. How is science an integral part of all live performance?
How are drones being used in our everyday lives? What are their future benefits and possibilities? Can physical artificial intelligence create lifelike robots?
How can technology support a paramedic? How can technology support a sportsperson in their rehabilitation? How can genetics and DNA affect an athlete's performance?
Ever wondered how 4 & 5G, broadband and Wi-Fi enable you to chat, message, game and watch TV?
How robots and autonomous cars learn to see and how this can clean up the planet. Find out how autonomous systems work together and when we should trust them.
Full fibre is coming to 25 million homes, but how does it work, how is it deployed and how fast can it go? Be amazed as we introduce you to a whole new way of thinking about glass.
As technology improves what will the future of the healthcare system look like? How is AR and gamification technology helping to reduce very high levels of inhaler misuse?
Can technology really help save the planet? What are all the different ways in which our digital daily lives affect climate change?
