[BlindRUG] workshops in Europe

[Jude DaShiell]

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On Sat, 9 May 2015, Williams, Robin via BlindRUG wrote:

> 
> Hi Jonathan,
> 
> I?m at Exeter University, in the South West of England. I would be
> interested in such a workshop if it was relatively nearby (within a few
> hours by train, say), preferably just a one day event as I?m currently busy
> trying to finish my PhD.
>
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> 
> I?m not aware of many other blind R users in the UK, but doubtless there are
> some. The University of Bath have previously hosted some event related to
> the study of STEM subjects by VI students, so they might be a good starting
> point. Alternatively I could ask around at Exeter, although it might not be
> in the best of locations for other potential participants.
>
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> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Robin
>
> 
> 
> From: BlindRUG [mailto:blindrug-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Godfrey,
> Jonathan via BlindRUG
> Sent: 08 May 2015 22:06
> To: BlindRUG at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Godfrey, Jonathan
> Subject: [BlindRUG] workshops in Europe
>
> 
> 
> Hello all,
>
> 
> 
> I will be in Europe from 29 June to 12 July while I attend the main R
> conference in Denmark. I?m searching for useful contributions I can make
> during the week following the conference and need to see how interested
> those of you living in Europe would be to getting a workshop organized.
>
> 
> 
> I need to know if you would travel to a workshop near you.
> 
> How far would you travel for:
> 
> -          a half day ((1:00-5:00)?
> 
> -          a whole day (9:00-500)?
> 
> -          or two short days (10:00-5:00 and 9:00-3:00)?
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> 
> Please note that I am thinking of a workshop in Germany around July 7th and
> perhaps another in the UK on the 9th or 10th at present. I am reliant on
> finding host universities, but if the interest is there from users, then we
> can work out the exact details later.
>
> 
> 
> It looks like I will be in Japan in February 2016 and in Europe in mid-2016
> (hopefully).
> 
> There is also a chance of being the in the US during 2016 as well, but the
> budget will run out at some time.
>
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jonathan
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