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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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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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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Before you know it a month or two have passed in a whirlwind and it can take some time (and you need to give yourself this space) to step-back and take it all in. I’m not going to go into any depth at the moment on some of the activities, projects, family meet-ups, weddings and holidays,
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Our World In 2050 (OWin2050) Inspiring the Next Generation of engineers (original version first posted on the Greater London Young Members Committee News) What role will Engineering play in 35 years time? A month ago I coordinated a group of fantastic young volunteer engineers to run the day long Our World in 2050 STEM engagement activity
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Open Source Circular Economy is here! Good design is open! The OSCEdays London team is inviting you to take part in the first Open Source Circular Economy days (OSCEdays) 2015, a global design challenge on open source circular economy. The London event will be held at the Fab Lab London from the 12th to 14th
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A quick update in ways to get involved in the Open Source Circular Economy days in London ( and beyond). 1. Visit and read all about it at the OSCEdays website, as well as see all the countries and places getting involved around the world! 2. Visit the OSCEdays London page and keep an eye
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On Monday I was lucky enough to be able to attend The Great Recovery workshop on Material Tracking and Tracing in a Circular Economy at the Fab Lab London. This was looking at examples from around the world that both raised the reasons for the need for this in the current system while also raising the
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I’d like to introduce you to the Open Source Circular Economy Days 2015. The what days I hear you say! Have we just put two of the most current jargon, so-called tribe terms together? Well yes and no and with definite intent……… The Open Source for Circular Economy Days is a globally distributed event and
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