...into a set of posters, with help from designer Liam McMurray and writer Giles Turnbull. Liam created a visual theme that brings them together, so that they work as a...
I’m a government romantic. I think there is a Nirvana out there where all I need is trust, not approval, to deliver.
For our first team outing, the Data Programme team went to a bog. We are spread all over England, so gathering together is a big thing. We do things like unhangout to get over the boundaries, but team gatherings are …
Last year, Defra group was set a challenge: a target to release at least 8000 new open datasets in one year.
Imagine losing 7 million plant specimens in a fire. Kew’s plant store (herbarium) faces this risk. The ‘server room' as it’s known, holds 250 years worth of international plant data. To lose generations of passion, love, care and meticulous attention …
...use an app built in-house which saves a lot of time over the previous paper based stuff. Aside from doing their own statutory inspections, they also carry out work for...
...held an unmeeting which was badged as an unconference. This badge made people think they’d be lots of attendees, which wasn’t our aim. We’re still working on the difference but...
We spent 12 months trying to publish 8000 new open datasets which was fun and stressful. We had decided whatever the outcome, we would set aside time to reflect and re-energise – a 'firebreak'. This was also a chance to unpick …
