Positive Technology Visions

Manifesto

The vision talks are about creating inspiration and exchanging ideas. The key point is to foster exchange and share inspiration in the intersection between technology, science and art. However, to not produce repetition/competition, the series adds a slightly different spiel with the focus on positive visions and interdisciplinary work grounded in research which could be industrial, arts-based or science-based. The series was inspired by the amazing seminars run by Uppsala on HCI.

Thus, white papers, early research ideas, societal impact work or positive provocations for a better tomorrow can be presented.

Where to find the Seminars?

Just look under Current Seminars to find the times and links to the live sessions!

Next Seminar: 8th of Sept, 13:15 (CET)

• Speakers: Simone Tomaz (Stirling, UK)
• Topic:To tech or not to tech: Lessons from the GOALD project about physical activity in older adults
• Link: Zoom
• Bio: Simone Tomaz completed her PhD in Exercise Science at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and has lived in Scotland for almost seven years. Simone is a Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Stirling, and her research area focusses on understanding physical activity at opposite ends of the age spectrum. She is currently the lead academic on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership focussed on using apps to encourage active transport among children and adolescents with Walking Scotland. Prior to this, Simone was a post-doctoral researcher on the Generating Older Active Lives Digitally (GOALD) project, a collaboration between the Universities of Stirling and Plymouth exploring the delivery of physical activity and sports-based reminiscence using digital technology in intergenerational groups.
• Abstract: This presentation will describe elements of the Generating Older Active Lives Digitally (GOALD) project,  which explored the perceptions and age-appropriateness of technologies created for the purpose of supporting physical activity in older adults in England and Scotland. In this study, a variety of technologies were presented as a “menu” to participants who were able to self-select tech that appealed to them Feedback was collected through focus groups, interviews, codesign workshops, and field notes, all analyzed thematically. The presentation will focus on the qualitative findings, which spanned six overarching themes:
  • recognizing the potential of technology,
  • suitability of PA technology,
  • barriers to using PA technology,
  • motivation to engage with digital technology,
  • content suggestions for future PA technology, and
  • preferences for PA technology delivery. 

Format

The talks are 15min and then 20min for discussion. The talks are spaces out over the year to not create pressure and will occur on each 2nd Tuesday in a month (except for the summer break).

Want to contribute or know more?

Interested in attending the seminar on zoom or have a topic to share / have an idea for whom to invite?

Just contact Swen via email or LinkedIn and let him know that we should put you on the list.