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Members of the public are being asked to post their own photos of everyday life to help challenge negative stereotypes of ageing and biased social media algorithms, as part of the town's online Festival of Tomorrow. The initiative marks the launch of an on-going research project between the festival, the Centre for Digital Citizens, and UK Research and Innovation. It aims to gather data to help explore the concept of an 'Ageless Citizen' and the relationship between technology and bias or stereotypes around age. Search engines and stock photo libraries often use unrealistically positi...

Brendan Carter as Dr. Frank-n-Furter and Jordan Wolfe as Brad Majors perform in Opera House Theatre Company’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” being held through next Friday and Saturday night outside on the steps of Thalian Hall. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver) WILMINGTON—It’s hard to remember what it is like going to a full capacity, in-person concert, theater production or community art show. Once March 17 hit almost 10 months ago, all activity pretty much ceased across the globe. Concerts came to a halt and livestreams popped up in their stead. Art exhibits went virtual. Theater productio...

The Festival of Tomorrow will return to Swindon next year Science jamboree The Festival of Tomorrow will return to Swindon next year. After a sold out first edition in February, organisers are bringing it back to Steam Museum, though Covid-19 restrictions will mean it will be a mixture of physical events and displays, online exhibits and blended activities. The festival will break out with activities in the town centre and at schools. Organiser New Elements are looking for businesses, charities, and community groups to get involved. One of the first to sign up is UK Research and Inn...