Join the North Staffordshire Branch as we look at closing the digital divide in Stoke-on-Trent through The Discover Digital Project.
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Speakers
- Dana Jundi - Engagement Officer at Staffordshire University
- Nicola Gratton - Associate Professor of Community and Civic Engagement at Staffordshire University
- Charlie Houston-Brown - Chair of BCS North Staffordshire Branch
- Freddie Quek - Chair of BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group, and Community Board Member of Digital Poverty Alliance
Synopsis
The Discover Digital project is coming to an end after a full year of multi-agency activity in Stoke-on-Trent to help close the digital divide.
This event will present an overview of the initiative, what it set out to achieve, how things changed along the way and finally the outcomes from the efforts that have been undertaken by the variety of partners involved.
Lessons learned will be presented along with what follow on activities are needed so that the Discover Digital project can have a longer lasting legacy.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
COVID-19
BCS is following government guidelines and we would ask attendees to continue to also follow these guidelines. Please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for more information, advice, and instructions.
This event is brought to you by: BCS North Staffordshire branch and BCS Digital Divide specialist group
