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I’m a part-time postgraduate student at the University of Glamorgan in Cardiff.
My MA (Res) is looking into community radio co-operatives, within the context of sustainability of community media social enterprise and co-operatives.
Posted on Saturday, 28th November 2009 | This entry has 3 comment(s)
In a small corner of Nottingham, a surprising amount of community activity is taking place.
Posted on Friday, 27th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
From blast – to lift-off! I have just finished working on a project called the Eco Factor – a scheme involving more than 20 young people in a Birmingham inner city area pitching ideas on how to tackle climate change - and it’s been a blast.
Posted on Thursday, 26th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
It’s well known that local newspapers are in crisis. With advertising revenue down for many in the industry, we’re seeing big changes and vibrant discussions across the newspaper industry about alternative business models.
Posted on Tuesday, 24th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Long standing readers will know of New Start's relaunch in January 2009 from a weekly to a monthly publication.
Posted on Tuesday, 24th November 2009 | This entry has 1 comment(s)
One sign of the dysfunctional nature of our economy is that economists don't look on the natural environment as an asset. Resources that we extract from the environment, perhaps, but earth, water and vegetation? Leave that to the tree-huggers.
Posted on Tuesday, 24th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
In late September and early October, Asia and the Pacific were struck by a nearly simultaneous string of natural disasters.
Posted on Friday, 20th November 2009 | This entry has 1 comment(s)
I often think of the guy who was designing the first passenger aeroplane, and how he might have tried explaining to his family over Sunday lunch that he was going to safely put 100 people into the air in an oversized tin can.
Posted on Thursday, 19th November 2009 | This entry has 2 comment(s)
It was sleek, fast, graceful and luxurious. Concorde was the epitome of style and ambition. So some might be surprised that the Concorde hangar at Manchester Airport was chosen as the place to celebrate Wythenshawe and its people.
Posted on Tuesday, 17th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Yesterday I spent the day with 400 other people exploring ways of changing society for the better. The second Chain Reaction in Canary Wharf event saw a diverse mix of charities, social entrepreneurs, businesses, politicians, social media "geeks" and students gather together and collaborate on developing new ideas and committing to taking them forward.
Posted on Friday, 13th November 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Here’s some more information about the passing of Bura from chair Jackie Sadek:
Rosie Niven on 2nd September 2010:
Life after Bura
I worked in “regeneration” 1996 to 2009. My last job in this sector was for University College London and was in the built environment. I remember, very suddenly after starting that job in 2007, suddenly seeing BURA at almost every turn; the organisation was exceptionally well represented in this field. …
daniel gilbert on 31st August 2010:
Life after Bura
Grateful for all the supportive comments about BURA and about the need for some continuing action, particularly on the awards. All ideas and offers of help and involvement are very welcome. We are determined not to lose the accumulated knowledge and connections. Watch this space
Paul Evans
(former?) Vice …
Paul Evans on 26th August 2010:
Life after Bura
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