LIFT is a laser technique for transferring conductive nano-inks from donor to receiver substrates. This project, led by Hyunyoung Kim of @unibirmingham.bsky.social establishes a database of how graphene inks behave on non-conventional materials. Learn more at: lnkd.in/erMHWKSf

It's almost time for the 2026 Summer School at @lancasteruni.bsky.social! We're excited to welcome a diverse group of delegates from all over the world and an incredible line-up of speakers. We also can't wait to welcome back our favourite band, The Usuals. Don't forget your dancing shoes! 💃

Closing soon - don't miss out on our open funding call! We're seeking project proposals relating to more sustainable digital device prototyping, iterative innovation and low-volume production. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: lnkd.in/erDE_Vhm

Missed the webinar for our Sustainability for Device Production funding call? You can now view the recording on our website, including essential info and a Q&A. Learn more, watch the webinar, and apply by the 30th of June: lnkd.in/erDE_Vhm

We were proud to once again sponsor this year's Open Hardware Summit! Representing us were two Device Prototyping Summer School alumni, Manuel Heredia Ortiz and Emma Hansen who brought along their own prototypes to showcase. A massive thank you to Manuel and Emma!! @oshwassociation.bsky.social

Interested in applying to our Sustainability for Device Production funding call? Register now for an informational webinar and Q&A session: ⏰ 5 June 10-11am BST 🌐 Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eKkCFZsz Learn more about the call and apply by 30 June: lnkd.in/erDE_Vhm

We're seeking to fund new projects on more sustainable digital device prototyping, iterative innovation and low-volume production. Register for the webinar and Q&A on 5 June 10-11am BST: lnkd.in/eKkCFZsz Learn more and apply by 30 June: lnkd.in/erDE_Vhm

If you're in the Bristol area, don't miss this talk by our network co-chair Prof. Steve Hodges! ⏰ 21 May 2:30-3:30pm 📍University of Bristol 🎙️'Leveraging the magic of physical computing with the BBC micro:bit' Register here to attend: lnkd.in/eNSFyhcc @bristolhci.bsky.social @microbit.org

Last chance to apply for our 3½ day, hands-on summer school at @lancasteruni.bsky.social! 30 places available with accommodation, meals & course content for just £100, plus thousands in prizes. Open to all interested in low-volume device creation. Learn more & apply by 13 May: lnkd.in/etb-b6jC

Have you applied yet for our 3.5 day summer school at Lancaster University? 30 places available with accommodation, meals & all course content included for just £100, plus thousands in prizes to develop the most compelling and impactful prototypes into products. Apply by 13 May: lnkd.in/etb-b6jC

Apply now for our 3½ day, hands-on summer school at @lancasteruni.bsky.social ! 30 places available with accommodation, meals & course content for just £100, plus thousands in prizes. Open to all interested in low-volume device creation. Learn more & apply by 13 May: lnkd.in/etb-b6jC

We were excited to host a well-attended workshop on Tuesday at CHI 2026 in Barcelona. The workshop explored how design and manufacturing expertise is shared in open-source hardware communities, including discussion of common challenges and solutions. Learn more: lnkd.in/e_3yPiFk #CHI2026 #HCI

Now accepting applications for our 3½ day, hands-on summer school at @lancasteruni.bsky.social! 30 places available with accommodation, meals & course content for just £100, plus thousands in prizes. Open to all interested in low-volume device creation. Learn more & apply now: lnkd.in/etb-b6jC

We had a great time at the SW UK pre-CHI event on Friday at @bristoluni.bsky.social! We were proud to sponsor the event again which connects HCI researchers for networking & knowledge exchange, and gives early career researchers an opportunity to practice CHI papers. @bristolhci.bsky.social #CHI

Dr Ben Oldfrey at @ucl.ac.uk leads our funded project which is seeking to integrate soft stress-tracking mechanisms at the device level to improve user comfort in assistive technology like prosthetics, orthotics, and braces. Learn more: lnkd.in/eKTyCPqz #AssistiveTech #Prosthetics

Hello from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's Joshua Brown, recipient of pro2 Residency Scheme funding which has supported his visit to @mit.edu. He's spending his time collaborating with MIT's Lynette Jones on the project 'OpenSoftHaptics'. Learn more about the scheme & apply: buff.ly/xJ48UIp

⏰ Deadline approaching! Apply by 11th March to our Development Specialist position to take the lead on shaping ‘BOMNADO’, a Python/Django-based bill of materials management software on an open-source platform. 🔗Access the full details and apply here: lnkd.in/garURpRU

Join the pro² team! We're seeking an experienced Development Specialist who's passionate about open source. Learn more & apply by 11th March 2026: lnkd.in/garURpRU @bristoluni.bsky.social #HEjobs #OpenSource

Closing soon! Don't miss out on our upcoming workshop at #CHI2026 in Barcelona this April. Apply via the link below by the 12th of February ⬇️ @chi.acm.org #HCI #opensourcehardware

pro² network+@prosquared.org · 7mo ago

Join us at CHI 2026 this April for an interactive workshop exploring education, information sharing and community in Open Source Hardware (date/time TBA). Learn more: lnkd.in/e_3yPiFk Apply by 12th Feb to be a workshop participant: lnkd.in/edv4WV2z #CHI2026 #HCI #opensourcehardware @chi.acm.org

SW UK & De Cymru HCI community! Pre-CHI is back! Come present your work, learn, and connect with other HCI researchers. A free, supportive conference for students, academics and industry! 📅 27/3/2026 📍 Bill Brown Suite, University of Bristol Reg: bit.ly/4qPjMP7 Site: bit.ly/4qI2uTQ #PreCHI #CHI2026

Join us at CHI 2026 this April for an interactive workshop exploring education, information sharing and community in Open Source Hardware (date/time TBA). Learn more: lnkd.in/e_3yPiFk Apply by 12th Feb to be a workshop participant: lnkd.in/edv4WV2z #CHI2026 #HCI #opensourcehardware @chi.acm.org

We're seeking an experienced Development Specialist who's passionate about open source - if this is you, come join us! Apply by 7th January 2026 Learn more: lnkd.in/eEBxNgwy @bristoluni.bsky.social @oshwassociation.bsky.social #HEjobs #OpenSource

Liquid metal circuits like those being developed by Prof. Yi Wang at @unibirmingham.bsky.social have the potential to be more flexible, robust, and sustainable compared to conventional flexible electronics. Learn more about our Liquid in Circuits project: lnkd.in/eKTyCPqz

Very proud of our Steering Group members Professors Joe Finney and Steve Hodges, whose work developing the Micro:bit has been recognised with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 🎉

Lancaster University@lancasteruni.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We've been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education! 🏆 This national honour has been awarded to us for our work on the micro:bit, a pocket-sized programmable computer that’s improving digital literacy skills around the globe.

🚨 Last call to join the LEAP Community Sandpit - Friday 14 November in Bristol.

LEAP Digital Health Hub@leap-dh-hub.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Join us in Bristol on 14 Nov for the LEAP Community Sandpit! An interactive event bringing together health, academic, tech, charity & community professionals to co-create digital health solutions. 🔗 leap-hub.ac.uk/leap-communi... 1/3

Making a digital device prototype is getting easier thanks to the availability of off-the-shelf parts, and traditional manufacturing makes it easy to produce in the thousands. But organisations like Air Giants who are producing in low volumes get stuck in between, facing replication challenges.

Have you heard about the funding available through our pro² Residency Scheme? ⚡Visitors will conduct world-leading, curiosity-driven research and build lasting partnerships. 🌐 U.K. Industry Residency, U.K.-Overseas Residency, and International-U.K. Residencies. Learn more➡️ tinyurl.com/pro2-rs

Missed our 2025 Summer School at @lancasteruni.bsky.social? Highlights included: 🍎 expert instruction 💰 prizes! 💡 world-class talks by speakers like Pete Lomas, co-founder of Raspberry Pi Foundation & author Simon Monk Learn more: lnkd.in/ewrEVrmC #pro2summerschool2025 @lmcunderwood.bsky.social

Resources like the @microbit.org have made it easier to produce device prototypes. However, refining and replicating them remains difficult especially in low volumes. Our funded project is solving this challenge by expanding the MakeDevice app. @msftresearch.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social

We've launched three new funded projects exploring new and emerging materials with the potential to drive innovation in digital devices 🎉 Learn more: lnkd.in/eKTyCPqz #materials #manufacturing @nenisea.bsky.social @lmcunderwood.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk