For 5 weeks over summer 2016 I was lucky enough to be one of the startup business coaches on the Climate KIC Journey Programme. See this previous post for more background and an overview here. Here’s a taster of the 2nd week of trips and inspiration in the Netherlands. The Netherlands – Week 2 Building Sustainably – Materials, […]
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For 5 weeks over summer 2016 I was lucky enough to be one of the startup business coaches on the Climate KIC Journey Programme. With a group of 36 students from universities across Europe, we spent 2 weeks based in Den Haag visiting and being inspired by a range of urban and academic sustainability initiatives,
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Recently I was lucky enough to join and take part in the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University, Product Design Engineering (PDE) 25 year anniversary celebrations (as well as marking 10 years since I myself graduated). It was great to visit the new studios, see the latest degree show, catch-up with the PDE course leaders
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The possibilities of this world may seem to be shrinking Minds becoming ever narrower Career and opportunities further away and harder to reach Conflict and tension dangerously greater Collaboration more closed The future less bright…………….. But my heart grows bigger, my arms more open and my resolve for a sustainable and just society ever stronger –
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Winter inspiration – Loch Callater “The future lies before you, like a field of fallen snow; Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.” – Unknown Winter Song The browns, the olives, and the yellows died, And were swept up to heaven; where they glowed Each dawn and set of sun till
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Here’s a second post from last year summarising some of the activities and challenges worked on during the London end of the OSCEdays. I’ll be following up on some of these to see “Where are they now?” and also beginning to develop ideas and organisers for this years days. Interested check out OSCEdays 2016 or email me
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As you may have noticed, the OSCEdays is back! Need a reminder of the types of things to expect this year? Here’s an overview originally posted on the The KTN Blog. Will be sharing some London-based activities soon as well as an update on some of the projects, places we’ve been and events and activities where we’ve
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