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Universities United
Nature & Environment

Universities United

...education institutions are working together to tackle climate change...Universities or the staff from those universities often work together on projects of mutual interest. Indeed, many grant funding schemes for research and development projects expect there to be a consortium of partner organisations, including universities on any bid proposal. I myself have been...
Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement
Nature & Environment

Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement

...technologies can provide, such as efficiencies, scale and advanced capabilities, there are other social and environmental aspects that are often less obvious. One such characteristic is what is known as the digital carbon footprint. The term encapsulates the carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions attributable to the digital products and services we purchase, use, and...
Becoming a University of Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Becoming a University of Sanctuary

...education institutions have to demonstrate that they are meeting a series of outcomes relevant to supporting those from a forced migration background. This includes a clear commitment, for example, to supporting those from a forced migrant background in accessing education, creating a spirit of inclusivity within the organisation, teaching themes of migration and...
Will artificial intelligence put us out of work?
Money & Business

Will artificial intelligence put us out of work?

...technologies for fear of displacing their employees? ...Evan Davies, presenter of Dragon's Den, Newsnight and The Bottom Line, examines the impact new technology might have on business in the future, and what it could mean for us. Transcript Evan Davies presents business programme, The Bottom Line Listen via the BBC iPlayer Radio app or subscribe to the podcast via your...
What can we learn from Pokemon Go?
Education & Development

What can we learn from Pokemon Go?

...technologies of Pokemon Go to online learning...[People dance with Pokemon characters including Pikachu at a New York promotional event] The use of mobile phone technology has made the capture of Pokemon a lot easier ‘Gotta catch ’em all’ is the rallying cry worldwide. Gotta catch those Pokémon, gotta catch those millions of game players, gotta work out how Niantic...
The benefits of social media in academia
Education & Development

The benefits of social media in academia

...technology continues to evolve. In this article we will explore the three core benefits: connection, communication and collaboration. Social media is widely used by individuals and organisations across various sectors. In academia, social media usage is becoming increasingly common due to its potential to bring academic audiences together, be they educators, researchers,...
A woman's place is in the Union - a film by the EIS
Society, Politics & Law

A woman's place is in the Union - a film by the EIS

...Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) began archiving the contributions of former women activists who played a key role in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s...Find out more about The Open University's Social Sciences and History courses [EIS banner. purple background, with EIS in white, edged in red]Founded in 1847, the EIS is the oldest teaching union in the world....
Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...technology Looking at the increase and benefits of online shopping and barcode technology. The impact of marketing The importance of marketing and communication. The agency and the message This video looks at how agencies help companies to raise awareness of their brand and promotions. Online retail marketing An online entrepreneur challenges the existing state of high...