TEDx comes to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Experts from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are taking part in an event dedicated to Research and Discovery. will take place in the University’s King’s Hall on 8 June. It has been organised by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and . It will bring together a mix of speakers from academia, business and practice, who are passionate about research and discovery. Among those speaking are genetics expert , Professor (pictured), and Marine Education Officer . Professor of Educational Technology and $1m TED prize winner will appear in a video made by pupils of King Edward VI School in Morpeth. , last year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation at will also be taking part as will Gordon Poad of theatre company, who has been working with University academics to look at new ways of disseminating research. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ co-organiser Dennis Lendrem said: “We’ve had sneak previews and couldn’t wait to share our dream line-up for the big event. These talks will knock your socks off.†Herb Kim, co-organiser and Founder of Thinking Digital saoid: “I’m thrilled to be bringing TEDx back to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ with such a fantastic programme of speakers. The same team who produce Thinking Digital are helping produce TEDxÂé¶¹´«Ã½ so we’re confident it’ll be a spectacular day all around. It’s also been excellent to collaborate with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ staff and students who have contributed hugely to this year’s TEDx.†and are available online. published on: 21 May 2014