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Social & Networking Event with Milieux and MTL connect!

Milieux Institute Atrium (11th Floor) +2 more

Milieux is excited to invite you to a social and networking event on October 16, from 5 to 7 PM, in collaboration with <MTL> connect. We’re thrilled to welcome a distinguished cohort of international curators, providing a unique opportunity for our members to reconnect after the summer. This event is not just about networking! Participants […]

Textiles & Materiality Workshop: Merit of Making

Tajima Room EV 10.725

Are you curious about adding textile embroidery to your research practice? Join the Textiles & Materiality research cluster for the Merit of Making Workshop. Led by Gen Moisan, this workshop will give you the opportunity to create your own unique embroidered patches while exploring its rich history and cultural significance.   ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: You […]

Sensorium Colaboratory: A series of transdisciplinary workshops

Milieux in collaboration with the Applied AI Institute and the Center for Sensory Studies, presents The Sensorium Collaboratory—a series of workshops designed to foster transdisciplinary collaboration and critical experimentation with AI and neurotechnologies. From creative coding with Python and Arduino boards to experimenting with biofeedback interfaces and AI-generated art, these workshops offer a hands-on opportunity […]

Alternative Medicine and Infernal Alternatives: On the Modern Fear of Being Duped

Speculative Life Research Cluster EV 10.625

Join us on October 3rd for a captivating lecture about of complexities of alternative medicine where belief and skepticism often clash. This discussion invites us to critically examines the implications of alternative therapeutic practices and explore the consequences of navigating a world filled with misinformation and inadequate knowledge. ABOUT THE EVENT: When it comes to […]

An introduction to “Voter_Machine_World” with Fenwick McKelvey

EV 2.776

Join the Media History Cluster for the first talk of a series of public talks and discussion on recent media history. On September 26, Fenwick McKelvey will discuss his forthcoming book "Voter_Machine_World" (under contract with MIT Press).   ABOUT THE EVENT: Voter_Machine_World explores America’s long history to solve political problems with computers. Focusing on the early […]

Disrupting Computing History with Dr. Mar Hicks

Online

Join the DIGS Lab (Digital Intimacy, Gender, and Sexuality Lab) on September 18 for an online lecture by Dr. Mar Hicks. The DIGS Lab is co-hosting the talk as part of the 7th Season of Disrupting Disruptions: the Feminist and Accessible Publishing and Communications Technologies Speaker and Workshop Series (https://www.feministandaccessiblepublishingandtechnology.com), organized by Dr. Alex Ketchum. […]

Epistemological Foundations Conversation #5

UQAM | Agora du coeur des sciences 175, Av. du Président-Kennedy, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Save the date for the fifth Epistemological Foundations Conversation, focusing on the theme of Research-Creation and AI. EF05 will bring together Archer Pechawis, Scott Benesiinaabandan, and Bryan Kuwada to reflect on their approaches to knowledge-making through research and creation. This Conversation will be moderated by Dr. Sara Diamond. ABOUT THE EVENT: The Epistemological Foundations Conversations feature […]

ROBODADA

A practice-based approach towards human-robot interaction   Join us on September 16 for an innovative workshop, ROBODADA: A practice-based Approach Towards Human-Robot Interaction led by Prof. Andreas Muxel from the Hybrid Things Lab. Please confirm your attendance with Zeph Tibodeau as spots are limited!     ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Through hands-on activities using the ROBODADA kit, this […]

Re-Imagining Landscapes in Times of Ecological Crisis with Andrea Bordoli

Concordia University - VA-114 Cinema 1395 Blvd. René-Lévesque Ouest, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Film Screening: Re-Imagining Landscapes in Time of Ecological Crisis   Join the Visual Methods Studio of the Concordia Ethnography Lab for the first screening of the year! This session will explore the intersections between anthropology and filmmaking through the screening of three short audiovisual works by Andrea Bordoli, each of them proposing a formal and conceptual […]

The Crit Club with Abbas Akhavan

VA Building Room 109

On September 11, Post Image cluster will launch the first edition of The Crit Club! WHAT IS THE CRIT CLUB? This initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where you can present your work, receive constructive feedback, and find motivation to advance your practice beyond the classroom setting. Every Crit Club edition will feature a […]

Pinball Power: How an old coin operated arcade persevered for a century

TAG Lab (EV 11.435)

Join Visiting Scholar Robert Glashüttner and TAG member Dr. Martin French for a discussion around Pinball. Pinball is an archaic arcade game for some, a technical marvel for others, and a favorite pastime for more and more dedicated players. Little is commonly known about pinball except that it’s made up of big sturdy amusement machines […]

Epistemological Foundations Conversation

Speculative Life Research Cluster

Save the date for the fourth Epistemological Foundations Conversation, delving into the fusion of Neuroscience, AI, and Indigenous Knowledges. EF04 invites you to join Dr. Karim Jerbi (Université de Montréal), Dr. ‘Ōiwi Parker Jones (University of Oxford), and Dr. Melanie Cheung (Cheung Consultancy Ltd) as they share their perspectives on knowledge creation within this intersection. […]