 New fully-funded workshops for Cornish residents coming up in May and June. These are free events for Cornish residents (eligibility criteria apply).  Make Your Own Podcast Choose from 3 dates/venues: Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Porthtowan: Monday 16th May 2022, 9.30am-1.30pm Passmore Edwards Institute, Hayle: Monday 6th June 2022, 1.30-5.30pm Acorn Theatre, Penzance: Tuesday 21st June 2022, 9.30am-1.30pm This bite-size taster session will take you through the simple steps of researching, recording and uploading a podcast. You will be encouraged to plan for your first podcast. You will be introduced to the basics of recording and editing sounds on a computer and you will learn how to package and market your first podcast. You don’t need to bring along any fancy equipment, although a smartphone, laptop or tablet might prove useful. The session will be led by experienced radio producer and University of Exeter lecturer Matthew Rogers. Free refreshments are included. Numbers are limited and advance booking is required. For enquiries, please contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk. These Tasters are part-funded by the European Social Fund within the project Widening Participation through Skills and free to people who live in Cornwall & IoS (after completing a participant form with ID) . Eligibility criteria apply.  Environment Day Environment & Sustainability Institute (ESI), University of Exeter Penryn Campus: Wednesday 15 June 2022 9.30am – 4.00pm This day is for adults who live in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and will be dedicated to learning more about the environment, ecology and conservation, with expert lectures and workshops, sharing some of the world-class teaching and research taking place at the University of Exeter. This one-off event is a unique opportunity for local residents and includes a complimentary lunch. Insect Superheroes: what has an insect ever done for you? Chris Bass – Professor of Applied Entomology In Praise of Water: Microplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance, Emily Stevenson – PhD student and Founder of Beach Guardian Nature Walk & Talk: Living through a Time of Change (with a visit to the beautiful Walled Garden), Dr Joanie Willett – Senior Lecturer in Politics, Co-Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies A New Look at Renewable Energy: Richard Cochrane – Associate Professor for Renewable Energy, Fellow of the Energy Institute Numbers are limited and advance booking is required. For enquiries, please contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk. This event is part-funded by the European Social Fund within the project Widening Participation through Skills and free to people who live in Cornwall & IoS (after completing a participant form with ID) . Eligibility criteria apply.  Cornish Studies Workshop
Treverbyn Community Hall, Stenalees, St Austell: Thursday 23rd June, 2.00-6.00pm This session will give fascinating insights into the history of Cornwall, the Cornish language and festivals. There will be the chance to learn some Cornish and reflect on what it means to live in Cornwall today. This session will be led by Dr Garry Tregidga, Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies, Dr Joanie Willett, Co-director, and Kensa Broadhurst, PhD student, language teacher and bard of the Cornish Gorsedh. This event includes a complimentary cream tea. Numbers are limited and advance booking is required. For enquiries, please contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk. This event is part-funded by the European Social Fund within the project Widening Participation through Skills and free to people who live in Cornwall & IoS (after completing a participant form with ID) . Eligibility criteria apply.
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