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TheBigThink: Your Ticket to Campus Party Europe in Berlin
Campus Party, Telefonica O2 and more than a hundred universities throughout the EU, under the patronage of the European Commission are developing "TheBigThink," a project that makes access to the event easier, and creates the foundation of the ideas we will work on to build a better Europe.
"We are looking to identify thousands of ideas for the European Digital Agenda and, for that, we're counting on you, the campuseros."
The creators of the 5,000 best ideas submitted will be invited to attend the biggest technology festival in the world, completely free, including: transportation, entry ticket and accommodation.
How can you participate?
- Think about the best idea for the European Digital Agenda, can you fit it in a tweet? Great. Otherwise, write a short blog post explaining your idea or record a video and upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
- Between May 15th and June 15th tweet your idea, with the geolocation option on, in which you must include:
- General hashtag #I4DA
- Specific hashtag about the category of your idea:
- #YouthEmployment
- #AgingWell
- #Entrepreneurship
- #Health
- #InternetRights
- A short description of your idea
If your idea doesn't fit in 140 characters you can also provide a link to a blog post or a short video explaining your proposal.
For more details please see the flyer below or watch the video.
Fri 11 May 2012
Associated Links
- Campus Party Europe 2012 - website
- Campus Party Europe in Berlin - TheBigThink - Flyer
Latest News
Geography student sets up film company
It is well known that Geography graduates are highly employable and use their degrees in many different ways. One of the more unusual we have heard about recently is Lancaster geographer Greg Tomaszewicz who has set up his own Video Production Company - Lanor Productions.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 22 February 2013
Eco-innovation businesses invited to attend pioneering project launch
Ambitious North West SMEs keen to drive forward eco-innovative ideas and products are invited to a major event in Manchester on March 4.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 21 February 2013
First Science and Technology Business Partnerships and Enterprise Annual Report 2011-2012 available to download now
2011-2012 saw the development of a new theme-based strategy for Business Partnerships and Enterprise in Science and Technology. The seven interdisciplinary themes are: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Environment, Health and Human Development, Information and Communication Technologies, Quantum Technology and Security. Each theme has dedicated professional staff to work with businesses and source the expertise they need.
Tue 19 February 2013
Lancaster University Coffeemat Challenge won by Science and Technology student Seb
The concept of a new university website, complete with mobile application, to capture the campus social scene at a glance, earned an enterprising student an iPad.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Tue 19 February 2013