What a content designer does in alpha
What a content designer does in alpha
Kaitlin D'Avella explains what content designers do in the alpha stage of a project.
Why I’m supporting Pride month: Hannah’s story
In ‘Pride’ month, Enterprise Architect Hannah Radley shares her experience of coming out, of dealing with abuse, and explains why she continues to campaign for gay rights.
Celebrating World Environment Day: how we’re setting our sights on sustainable IT
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Chris Howes, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on:
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ICT sustainability
On World Environment Day Defra’s Chief Digital and Information Officer Chris Howes shares his ambitions for sustainable IT, what we’re doing now, and how we are seeking to learn from others.
On my bike – using pedal power for my volunteering
On World Bike Day Continuous Service Improvement Manager Simone Burke shares her experiences of volunteering at a Bath ‘not for profit’, work that involves her cycling around the city collecting and delivering everyday items to people.
How we’re supporting Defra to adapt to blended working
Christiaan Olivier, Project Manager in the Defra MyWorkppace team, explains how the team has been working on a digital delivery project which is enabling Defra to transition to a blended working model, following the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions over the past year.
Working with ADHD: how I harness my strengths and manage the challenges
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Alice Winters and Anna Scott, Posted on:
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Defra content design, Defra digital, User centred design
For years, content designer Alice Winters assumed she just wasn’t trying hard enough to get things done - then she found out she had ADHD. In this post, Alice shares her diagnosis story, how she harnesses her ADHD in her work and manages some of the challenges it brings.
Why I’m supporting Mental Health Awareness Week: Charlotte’s story
In Mental Health Awareness Week, Defra Digital, data and technology project and programme manager Charlotte Bernthal opens up about the challenges of looking after her own mental health.
What is Technology Innovation exploration and why do we do it?
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Marcus Melton, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Defra Science and Innovation, Digital transformation
Technology Innovation Consultant Marcus Melton shares his thoughts on how emerging technologies are explored in Defra, and why it is important we continue to test innovative solutions across the department.
We are hiring Senior User Researchers
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Robin Hancock, Posted on:
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Defra digital, User centred design, User research
We are hiring for Senior User Researchers at Defra. In this post, Lead User Researcher Robin Hancock shares what the new roles will be like and how to apply. Part of our work is to help make farming more sustainable. …
What it’s like to be a Lead Content Designer at Defra
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Jeni Street and Anna Scott, Posted on:
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Defra content design, Defra digital, Defra services, User centred design
With Defra recruiting Lead Content Designers, Jeni Street shares her experience of becoming Defra's first Lead Content Designer, how she spends her time and what she has learned so far in the role. A picture of Jeni on the top …
Ramadan: what it means to me
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Afshan Khan, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Defra Science and Innovation
As Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world, Afshan Khan, a Resource Manager in our Architecture Data Information and Innovation team, shares her thoughts and reflections on what this important time in the Islamic calendar means to her.
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