Coming to Milton Keynes and Oxford on May 18

Cory Doctorow 2:19 am Fri May 13, 2011

I'm taking a day off from writing next week to speak at the Open University and Oxford. On May 18, I'll give a talk on technology, regulation and general-purpose computing at the OU in Milton Keynes and at the Oxford University Scientific Society. Both talks are open to the public. Here are the details for each one:

Open University:

Date/Time: 18 May 2011 at 2PM
Venue: Jenny Lee Room 1 (Ground Floor, entrance via balcony)

Seating is limited, so if you plan to attend please email Mary McMahon (M.McMahon@open.ac.uk) as soon as possible so we can advise you if there is sufficient space.

Oxford:
Wednesday, 18th May 2011, 8.15 PM
University of Oxford, Inorganic Chemistry Lecture Theatre, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR, UK
Talks are FREE for members and cost £2 for non-members. Refreshments will be served after the talk. Each lecture is followed by a reception with drinks, snacks, and the opportunity to talk to the speaker. If you would like to come to dinner with the speaker beforehand, please email the President (aguharoy@gmail.com) before 12 midday on the day of the talk.

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