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Upcoming events
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Big Life Fix in Tog
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Coolock Makerspace Opening
Friday, February 28, 2020
Coolock Library is the home of a new free makerspace. The whole library has recently been completely refurbished with a new dedicate maker space. The space already has a range of equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, scanner, embroidery machines.
The space has its official opening on Saturday 29th of February, as part of National Library Open Day
We are delighted to see a new maker space open and the growing maker community.
Science Hackday Dublin
Sunday, February 16, 2020
We are hosting Science Hack Day. A 36 hr hardware and software hackathon. Ireland’s first public hackathon it has been run by plucky volunteers since 2012. A social event with creativity and love of science at its heart. Each year we bring together, designers, coders, scientists, engineers and makers. Simply to make interesting things. Why? For adventure, for playfulness, for science!
On Saturday & Sunday 7th/8th of March join forces with fellow enthusiasts to work on projects together. During the course of the weekend, the hackerspace will enable participants to bring projects to reality with the various tools and equipment on hand. Sign up with the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/science-hack-day-dublin-2020-registration-94633813283
This event is part of Engineers Week that runs from February 29th until March 6th. For other events on as part during the week visit http://www.engineersweek.ie/ . We are also running an Air Quality Sensor workshop -> https://www.tog.ie/2020/01/air-quality-sensor-kit-workshop/
Dublin Smartphone Film Festival Challenge
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Back in January, we hosted a workshop for Dublin SmartPhone Festival. Participants each made a one minute short. Check out the compilation below.
CryptoParty – Learn about online safety and security for free
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
TOG is hosting a CryptoParty on Saturday, 15th February at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public.
CryptoParty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing the web, and general security advice regarding computers and smartphones. No experience is necessary. The idea here is for everyone to learn and share knowledge and the event is aimed at people who have no experience. We will be reccomending free and open source software. To try the tools and apps directly at the CryptoParty, bring your laptop or smartphone
For insurance reasons, anyone who attends is required to sign into TOG’s registration system.
After the CryptoParty. You are welcome to stay for TOG’s open social evening.
Collecting Bottle Caps
Sunday, February 2, 2020
If you are visiting our space, bring us your plastic bottle caps. We are collecting them for the Precious Plastic Dublin project. Find out more -> https://www.preciousplasticdublin.org/collecting-hdpe-bottle-caps-recycling/