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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 4d

Join us on Wednesday for SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn with @digitaluom.bsky.social! 🖥️

This month's talk will be with Dr Jennifer Cearns, a digital anthropologist specialising in AI and algorithms in social life.

🧷 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sprite-and...

#SPRITEplus #LunchAndLearn

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 12d

Earlier this week, SPRITE+ Director Professor Mark Elliot, a world-leading expert on anonymisation, spoke at the International Cyber Expo on the provocative topic: “Anonymisation – Is It Dead?”

#SPRITEplus #ICE2025 #CyberSecurity #InternationalCyberExpo #AI #Technology #Anonymisation

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 14d

Earlier this month, we were joined by Emily Collins for our latest SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn talk 🖥️ 🥪

▶️ You can now catch the recording of her talk on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/j9CogVSCrbo?...

#SPRITEPlus #NetworkPlus #LunchAndLearn #TIPS #DigitalTIPS #DigitalTrust #Robotics #AI #RoboticsAndAI

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 15d

Are you subscribed to the SPRITE+ monthly newsletter? 📧

It's a fantastic resource for staying up to date with the latest events, opportunities and publications, both at SPRITE+ and within the Digital TIPSS community.

🔗 Read September's issue: eomail5.com/web-version?...

#SPRITEplus #NetworkPlus

SPRITE+ | September newsletter

Discover the latest SPRITE+ events, opportunities and publications

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 19d

Today is our second day at Manchester Tech Festival ⚙️

Together with @salient-hub.bsky.social, we're exhibiting at Victoria Baths in Manchester. Come and visit our stall to chat with the SPRITE+ team, and learn all about our ongoing Deep Dive projects!

#SPRITEplus #DigitalTIPS #ManchesterTechFest

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 21d

Together with @digitaluom.bsky.social, we'll be hosting Dr Jennifer Cearns for our next Lunch and Learn talk! 🖥️

🧷 Register to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sprite-and...

#SPRITE #LunchAndLearn #DigitalIdentity #MentalHealthApps #AI

SPRITE+ and Digital Futures: Lunch and Learn with Jennifer Cearns

Through the Looking Glass? The Collapse of Self/Other in AI Mental Health Apps

www.eventbrite.co.uk

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 22d

"The HC2P summer programme represented far more than a learning opportunity—it was an experience that enriched me academically, intellectually, culturally, and socially."

🧷Read our HC2P Summer School participant blogs: www.spritehub.org/hc2p-summer-...

#SPRITEplus #HC2P #Cybersecurity #Canada

HC2P Summer School 2025 - participant blog

SPRITE+ provided grants to 3 PhD students to attend the HC2P Summer Program. Read about their experience of attending the 2025 Summer School in Canada.

www.spritehub.org

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 25d

This week, SPRITE+ was in Salford for the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference & Exhibition 2025.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat - we look forward to continuing the conversation!

@salient-hub.bsky.social

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #CyberSecurity #IGPP

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 25d

We're excited to be attending Manchester Tech Festival next week!

Come and visit the SPRITE+ stand on the 24th/25th September to say hi to the team. We hope to see you there!

🔗 Read more about the festival here: www.manchestertechfestival.co.uk/mtf/

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #TIPS #ManchesterTechFest

Manchester Tech Festival | 23rd Sept - 2nd Oct 2025

Join over 1,000 developers, engineers and leaders for two weeks of tech conferences including women in tech & AI plus our core festival featuring ex-NASA CDO

www.manchestertechfestival.co.uk

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 26d

🚀 Don't miss out! Registration for the International Cyber Expo is open!

Secure your pass today and be at the forefront of cyber security innovation: international-cyber-expo-2025.reg.buzz/sprite%F0%9F...

#ICE2025 #CyberSecurity #SecureYourPass #InternationalCyberExpo #SPRITE #NetworkPlus #TIPS

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 28d

📢 Final chance to get your free ticket to the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference and Exhibition 2025!

As a SPRITE+ member, you're invited to book a free ticket using our exclusive booking code 'SPRITE+PSC' at checkout.

🔗 Book your place here: igpp.org.uk/event/Public...

#SPRITE #igppPSC

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 29d

Take a look at SALIENT's latest blog written by Vicky Turner, SALIENT Hub and Programme Manager ⤵️

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · Sep 9

Brunswick came together for a day of community, conversation, and creativity in Gartside Gardens. A brilliant example of community-led regeneration in Manchester.
📖 Read the story: www.salient-hub.org/2025/09/05/b...

#Brunswick #CommunityPower #SALIENT #Security #Resilience

Brunswick Comes Together: A Day of Community, Conversation, and Creativity - SALIENT

SALIENT: UK research hub advancing national security and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen engagement.

www.salient-hub.org

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 29d

💻 Join us on Wednesday for SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn with Emily C. Collins: 'Where's the Trust? The implications of human interactions for trustworthy robotics and AI'

🧷 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sprite-lun...

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #LunchAndLearn #DigitalTIPS #DigitalTrust #Robotics #AI

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 12

📣 3 spaces remaining for our SPRITE+ Mentor Clinic with Professor Mark Elliot!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 16th September (online)
🕤 Time slots available from 9:00-10:30 am

🔗 Book your place here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #TIPS #MentorClinic

SPRITE+ Mentor Clinic | SPRITE+ Hub

Book to attend our Mentor Clinic for ECRs and PhD students with Professor Mark Elliot!

www.spritehub.org

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 11

An exciting opportunity to work with @salient-hub.bsky.social by leading the NSEC network!

Apply below ⤵️

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚀Hiring Now: Join the @manchester.ac.uk to lead the @ukri.org funded NSEC network! Work with the @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social & SALIENT Hub to shape national security & resilience research. Be the connector across academia, policy & practice. Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

NSEC Project Manager:Oxford Road

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit. Flexible, hybrid and job share applications will be considered.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 11

🔐 Ready to be at the forefront of cyber security innovation? 🔐

Come visit us (stand Q32) at the International Cyber Expo on 30th September – 1st October 2025 at Olympia Events, London!

Register Now for free 🔗 international-cyber-expo-2025.reg.buzz/sprite

#ICE2025 #CyberSecurity SPRITE

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CREST @crest-research.bsky.social · Sep 11

✅ NEW ACCESS FUND! NABS+ is committed to making our events as inclusive as possible. We implement reasonable adjustments as required by attendees and offer extra support to our members to participate in community events.

Find out more and apply: crestresearch.ac.uk/nabs/opportu...

NABS+ Access Fund

NABS+’s Access Fund helps members from UK Higher Education Institutions cover extra costs to attend events, ensuring full accessibility and participation.

crestresearch.ac.uk

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 11

Did you miss last week's webinar with
@hrfh.bsky.social?

If so, you can now watch the recording of 'Criminals don’t care…calling it cyber just makes it worse' on their YouTube channel ⤵️

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #HRfH #Webinar #Cybersecurity #HealthResearch #DigitalSecurity

Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · Sep 10

💻 Did you miss our latest webinar on cyber security with SPRITE+?
The recording is now available on our YouTube, along with all our recordings from past webinars: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr_...

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CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology @techforgoodcast.bsky.social · Sep 11

🆕 Newsletter out today! Featuring:

🔟 Ten AI tools - with tips & demos
🚀 CAST's two free AI courses
📅 Digital Leaders AI Week talk
👋 AI for Grantmakers group invitation
👀 AI Leadership Essentials: new videos
📅 IVAR's Leading in Uncertainty dates
⭐ New CAST team members!

And more! 👉 buff.ly/uwo252h

buff.ly

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 9

📢 Our first Project Partner Challenge is now live!

We welcome applications to co-develop an outcome evaluation of public awareness campaigns with the City of London Police.

🔗Apply here: www.spritehub.org/project-part...

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #CoLP #TIPS #ProjectPartner #ProjectPartnerChallenge

Project Partner Challenge: Evaluating Fraud and Cyber Crime Behaviour Change Campaigns

We are excited to announce that our first Project Partner Challenge, with the City of London Police (CoLP), is now live.

www.spritehub.org

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Don't miss your free ticket to attend the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference and Exhibition 2025!

🗓️ Weds 17th September
📍 Salford Community Stadium, Greater Manchester

🔗 Book your place here: igpp.org.uk/event/Public...

#SPRITE #igppPSC #cybersecurity #conference #FreeTicket

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 Final call for registration! 🚨

The 2025 SPRITE+ Showcase is taking place on Monday - don't miss out on your chance to attend!

🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eXGBxffn

📅 Monday 8th September
🕒 10am - 3pm
📍 Online

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #showcase #TIPS #DigitalTrust #DigitalIdentity #DigitalPrivacy

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌐 Dive into the future of cybersecurity at the International Cyber Expo 2025, where we’re exhibiting on stand Q32! 🛡️

Secure your spot now: international-cyber-expo-2025.reg.buzz/sprite

#ICE2025 #CyberSecurity #Innovation #OlympiaLondon #SPRITE #NetworkPlus

SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Sep 2

SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn is back for September! 🥪🖥️

Join us for Dr Emily Collins' talk: 'Where's the Trust? The Implications of Human Interactions for Trustworthy Robotics and AI'.

📅Wednesday 15th October
🕐1-1:30pm
📍Online

🔗Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sprite-lun...

#SPRITE #LunchAndLearn

SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn with Emily C. Collins

Where's the Trust? The Implications of Human Interactions for Trustworthy Robotics and AI

www.eventbrite.co.uk