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.
#teamhack sprint 1
So we decided to put some structure around our work. We chose to do weekly sprints of focused delivery in #teamhack.
Come on baby, light my #firebreak
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David Buck, Engagement, OpenDefra and James Cattell, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Open data
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 …
UnITy programme tells ICT suppliers: 'we're open for business'
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Chris Howes, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on:
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Digital transformation
Through the UnITy programme, Defra is in search of new contracts and innovative ICT solutions to replace its current ICT services.
New digital service for vets
Vets can now request disease tests for animals, track the status of test requests and receive test results online from any device.
#OpenDefra DataMarket – a semi-live blog post.
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Stefan Janusz, Communications, Defra Data Programme, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Digital transformation, Open data
We all had fun at the OpenDefra DataMarket. And here is the proof.
Just a quick pause
The public sector officially enters the pre-referendum period today. This comes in the final month of our year-long challenge to release 8000 new sets of data as open data set by the Secretary of State last June. We have (as …
Satellite data in Defra: collaboration, innovation and leading the way
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Joana Kamenova, Space Innovation Facilitator, Space for Smarter Government Programme, Posted on:
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Defra content design, Earth Observation
The exciting vision of utilising satellite data to their full potential in policy development and operations by 2020 in Defra’s Roadmap for the use of Earth Observation (PDF) is being taken forward in many Defra work areas and with many partners, …
Learning from our first innovation/(un)workshop
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Stefan Janusz, Communications, Defra Data Programme, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Open data
On 23 March, the Defra CAP policy team and Data programme team convened a mixed cohort of policy experts, technologists and data innovators to explore how remote sensing, earth observation and open data can reduce the burden of farm inspections on farmers.
This is what they came up with.
Natural England's long-term monitoring network data
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Hannah Ross, Open Data Project Manager, Natural England, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Open data
Natural England’s Long Term Monitoring Network (LTMN) vegetation data has been published on data.gov.uk. The Long-term Monitoring Network is one of the ways that Natural England will understand the effects of climate change, air pollution and land management on the …
Defra’s Earth Observations Centre of Excellence: driving innovation and change
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Claire Hill, Earth Observation Programme, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Earth Observation, Open data
Earth Observations: the value Data and smart ways of working should be at the heart of everything government does, which is why Defra is working with experts in the field to realise the potential of Earth observation data. Earth observation …
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