We Are What We Tweet event is being organised by BCU MA Social Media Students. It looks like an interesting event and is mainly about; a practical exploration of how social media is being used to drive change, tell stories and provide a commentary on our lives, the event will consider a number of recent high profile world events. Key speakers from a range of backgrounds will explain how social media influenced those events and discussion will consider what lessons we can apply to our own lives.
One of the organisers is Noha Atef local Handsworth resident. I have been aksed to go along and talk about my experience of setting up the Hands on Handsworth blog and how this has been successful over the last 12 months. Its a free event so if you would like to come along you can register here
The event is on Friday 8th April from 9.30 @
BIAD (Birmingham Institute for Art & Design)
Margaret Street
Birmingham
B3 3BX