School, college, university. One of life’s little conveyor belts, where you go to study, do some exams and hopefully learn a few things along the way. But once you move from the world of formal education into the workplace, the day to day routine of formal study begins to slip away into the world of…
A simple question, or a brain teaser?……Over recent years, there have been several news stories looking at the idea of a four day working week. Whilst some have welcomed the idea, it is probably fair to say that it also has its sceptics. Making a conscious decision to change your working pattern to a four…
One of the key themes of the 21st century to date, has been the creation of a more ‘global’ and ‘connected’ worldwide community. Advancements in technology have enabled many on the planet to communicate, transact business and study pretty much 24/7. However, creating technology that is actually useful for business, education and society as a…
The curtain call – picture this You visit your local theatre to watch the latest production of the latest hit play. As a quiet hush descends on the audience, the heavy red curtain lifts. The scene is set, a grand 18th century ballroom, shining chandeliers, golden edged mirrors & a quiet hum of violins playing…
Today, the world communicates through text messages, e-mail and social media more than ever before. Even cats and dogs have their own social petworking accounts. But is this affecting our ability to speak, think and communicate effectively with each other and if so, do our keyboards need to move to one side and allow our…
As technology continues apace, more and more of what used to be done by humans has become the domain of the machine. From the automated supermarket checkout through to smart contracts and on-line banking, technology has helped us to transact more quickly and more easily…or has it? Unfortunately, for many, automation has provided more frustration…
The pace of change in technology over the past 20 years has been breathtaking. There is no doubt that new technologies have helped in many areas of life, from making it easier to get in touch with people all around the world, to making the dangerous less hazardous. Not many of us could now contemplate…
