What is “grey matters”?

Grey Matters is a series of events designed to keep intelligent minds actively engaged in the conversations of the day. The events will demystify terminology, explain and clarify new and complex topics and sharpen our curiosity.

  • Come and learn from our panel of experts about topics that might feel fast-paced, littered with mystifying terminology and inaccessible.

    Suprise your children and grand-children by being up-to-date on the latest innovations and ideas of the world!

  • Be a part of a welcoming and inclusive forum for conversation.

    Ask questions of your friends, peers and experts to uncover new insights and depths to your understanding.

  • Be welcomed by delicious tea, coffee and cakes and indulge in a delicious lunch to keep your appetite satiated in excellent company!

Some of the topics we will be covering in our first series will include:

  • Delve into the fascinating world of online safety where we'll unravel the mysteries of scammers, hackers, phishing, two-factor authentication, and GDPR. Discover the latest trends, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and master essential precautions to outsmart cyber threats.

  • Journey through the evolving landscape of education, uncovering outdated systems that linger and what has been learnt in the last 50 years that informs how schools educate today. Discover invaluable insights into neurodiversity and conditions such as ADHD and Autism.

  • Embark on a thrilling exploration into the realm of AI in an engaging session tailored just for you! Dive into the buzz surrounding AI and Chat GPT. Discover more about how it works, it’s potential for the future and the challenges surrounding the ethics and global regulation. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the hottest topic of the day and unlock the mysteries of AI!

  • There are 107 different gender descriptors in the dictionary: if you’re confused what they all mean, why they’re important and want to learn how to talk about it without causing offence, this is the session for you. We will cover topics such as gender reassignment, LGBTQ equality and gender dysmorphia.

  • Do you worry about where your carefully segregated recycling goes or if it really makes a difference to our climate? Want to know whether you should switch to an electric vehicle? Worried that the conversation about climate change seems to have gone quiet? Come and find out more about the challenges we are all facing in preserving our world for future generations.

  • Ever wondered what the point of 3D printing is or how augmented and virtual reality work? Keen to stay abreast of the hottest innovations around? In this session hear from experts about some of the most exciting innovations across the world.

  • What do your grandchildren think about Britain’s place in the world. How has the global landscape evolved over the last 50 years and where will it be in the next 50?

  • Feeling out of touch with the latest trends? Join us for a session covering movies, music, internet, fashion, sports, and more. Learn to navigate and understand today's fast-changing interests and fads, and discover strategies for spotting and even ignoring them.

  • Demystify the terminology behind Bitcoin, Web3, blockchain, NFTs. In this session we will explain how cryptocurrency works, what it’s used for and will help you decode what people are talking about! We’ll also cover topical stories about the winners and losers in cryptocurrency.

  • Join us as we dissect global trends in property, the economy, religion, and politics. Amid rising mortgage rates, a cost-of-living crisis, soaring fuel prices, and a new government, our experts will explore the connections and long-term implications.

  • Smartphones, tablets, laptops, androids, remote controls, apps…come and learn more about the baffling and ever-evolving technology that sometimes feels like a hurdle to the modern world.

  • Want to know your tweet from your TikTok? Heard of Threads? In this session we will talk about the different social media outlets and how they vary, who uses them, what is the difference between a content creator and an influencer? How it is regulated and what the opportunities and dangers are for users.

Some future dates for your diary in 2024:

LAUNCH EVENT: Thurs 20th June: Cybersecurity: keeping the scammers at bay!

Thurs 12th Sept: Education & Neurodiversity: What have we discovered about learning that informs the way children are taught today?

Thurs 26th Sept: Artificial Intelligence: What is Chat GPT and is AI as terrifying as everyone is saying it is?

Thurs 10th Oct: Social Media - Discover the mysteries of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, influencers and reels and much more!

Thurs 7th Nov: Cryptocurrency: Unfolding the mystery of Bitcoin: is it really safer than the stash of cash under my mattress?

Thurs 21st Nov: Topic to be decided

Thurs 5th Dec: Topic to be decided

Hi, I’m Rosie!

My Wiltshire roots run very deep. I returned to roost during the pandemic and find the county to be rich with fascinating and innovative people, surrounded by extraordinary beauty.

After studying Combined Arts at Durham University, I set off through a journey of corporate social responsibility, financial services, serviced offices and airport lounges. Most recently I have been working in project management in the hospitality sector.

Ten years’ ago I co-founded an orchestra in an effort to create a community of like-minded musicians in London. Collectively we have raised over £100,000 for charity so far. I am always inspired by the impact of what can be achieved through bringing people together and the sharing of experience and ideas.

My hope for Grey Matters is to unite people with a common purpose, to foster new connections and see what possibilities might emerge from these encounters. I’m also keen to keep my own grey matter alive!

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