Is there an emerging digital underclass?

by Kevin 27/10/2011 in People

As part of their Media Policy Project series the London School of Economics have released a policy brief on the current state of digital inclusion.
The authors suggest that although there is improvement, there is an entrenched digital underclass emerging particularly amongst those with lower education levels and no employment. These individuals are the most likely [...]

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Free computer training for Older people and people with disabilities

by Kevin 21/10/2011 in Bristol

A new three-year initiative in Bristol will help local people access the internet, learn new skills and find out more about computers and technology. The project, called Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain basic IT skills. Sessions are tailored towards the learners’ own personal interests and are [...]

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Harvesting the Fruits of the Bear Pit Improvements

by Kevin 18/10/2011 in Bristol

The Bear Pit has long suffered with a reputation as a less than convivial public space. The Bear Pit Improvement Group have been working hard to challenge this and are begining to see the results.
Connecting Bristol played its own small part in the story, enabling free to access wifi in the area so that people [...]

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New Bristol website offers free listing to local events however small

by Kevin 12/10/2011 in Bristol

Recently launched eckhoBristol is the culmination of months of passion and hard work by Bristol web media company eckhoMedia. Designed, written and being run by Bristol people, it offers a smart, professional and comprehensive information centre for residents and visitors alike.
This local knowledge and attention to detail shows right from the images of the focal [...]

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Open Source Leadership

by Kevin 10/10/2011 in Bristol

Notes of meeting at Bristol City Council on 7 Oct 11
Attendees
Bristol City Council: Cllr Barbara Janke, Cllr Mark Wright, Paul Arrigoni, Stephen Hilton, Gavin Beckett
Cabinet Office & CESG:Liam Maxwell, Bill McCluggage, Qamar Yunus, Tariq Rashid, Chris Ulliott
Local companies: Jaya Chakrabarti (Nameless), Andy Parkhouse (Delib), Peter Dawes-Huish (Linux IT)
BCC progress to date on OSS solutions

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eGadgets to blame for rising energy bills and emissions

by Kevin 05/10/2011 in Green ICT

The Energy Saving Trust, an independent organisation that advises on saving energy and lowering carbon emissions, has reported that our increasing use of gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and plasma TV’s is offsetting energy saving activities.
The reports author Dr Paula Owen says;
“If we look over the last five years a lot has changed and a [...]

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Up to £3,000 in prizes available in Government Innovation Competition

by Kevin 30/09/2011 in Bristol

Do you have an idea on how to make your local area a better place to live using technology? Do you want to win the chance for your idea to be turned into reality and win up to £3000 in prizes?
DotGovLabs are organising a competition to stimulate collaboration between public services, [...]

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Event: Venturefest Bristol 2011, 3rd November.

by Kevin 22/09/2011 in Bristol

Venturefest Bristol is an event aimed at showcasing innovative ideas and providing opportunities to pitch them to potential investors, collaborators and professional advisors. There are still a few spaces left to formally pitch an idea to the Venturefest audience so if you have a business idea that you would like included please get in touch [...]

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Competition: Technology Strategy Board launch “Keeping Connected” Business Challenge

by Kevin 13/09/2011 in Bristol

The Technology Strategy Board and Design Council are running a competition to develop innovative services that keep older adults better connected.
Your business could get a share of share of £495,000 to turn your idea into reality along with 100% ownership of the intellectual property rights to your idea.
The deadline for proposals is the [...]

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