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The Anatomy of a Hack
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the critical issue of media content protection in the face of increasing cyber threats. This event will bring together a diverse panel of experts, including victims of recent hacks, industry leaders, and law enforcement representatives, to discuss best practices, preventative measures, and the ongoing battle against cybercriminals.
- Speaker:
- Terri Davies
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 4:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Media TN
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Autonomous Sailing Boats
An online event, Anahita Laverack will talk about how these vehicles can endure multi-month missions, and how their compact size makes deployment straightforward: a ten-strong constellation of C-Stars can be launched from a small fishing vessel. These robots allow users to harness the power of mass-deployed ocean sensor networks to unlock breakthrough insights in climate and weather research, industry operations, and marine domain awareness.
- Speaker:
- Anahita Laverack
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 7:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- IET Solent
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/autonomous-sailing-boats/
In-Person
Artificial Intelligence - be very afraid!
Come and find out about the current revolution in AI - what has caused it and what technology lies at its core. How afraid should we really be? Chris started his career as a research scientist and team leader at Hughes Aircraft Company, working mostly in the USA. For 20 years he was a Senior Lecturer at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen where he was also the Director of Research in the School of Engineering. For the last 10 years, he has taught at UHI in Stornoway.
- Speaker:
- Dr Chris Macleod
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 26th March 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Stornoway Campus - UHI North West & Hebrides, Stornoway, HS2 0XR
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland North
In-Person
Micro-Hydro Turbine - An impressive DIY project
Explore the potential of micro hydropower with a 9.5kw Turgo turbine, supplied by "Hydrover Turbines" in Wales, monitored by "Sustainable Control Systems" gear, and designed by Jamie Wallace of "Highland Eco Ltd." The groundwork used second-hand 300mm pipe from a local fish farm, and it has run flawlessly for 10 years.
- Speaker:
- Kenny Macarthur
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 7th May 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Stornoway Campus - UHI North West & Hebrides, Stornoway, HS2 0XR
- Hosted By:
- IET Scotland North