Am I a cyclist (or just a person on a bike)?
On World Bicycle Day, Wieke Wicks celebrates the benefits – including the joys – of cycling and asks the question ‘what makes a cyclist’?
Don’t copy the copyright – why it’s important to understand copyright law
On World Book and Copyright Day, Defra Librarian Laura Graydon reflects on the origins of copyright and explains why it’s so important for us all to understand the law, and how it applies to us and our work in Defra.
How the pandemic altered our ways of working and advanced our learning
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Cathy O’Sullivan, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Defra services
In Libraries Week Defra library officer Cathy O’Sullivan shares some reflections on her learnings from the pandemic and how it’s changed the way in which the Defra library service works.
Data, tools and people: Introducing the three enablers of Defra’s Data Analytics and Science Hub
Pippa Sumner sets out how Defra is taking further strides towards being an increasingly data-driven organisation.
Defra Data Heroes: Meet our ‘digital-first’ library team
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Sonja van Montfort, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra services, Open data
In the latest instalment from our Defra Data Heroes series, we hear from Sonja van Montfort, Defra’s Head Librarian, about how her team keeps colleagues across the Defra organisations informed through a range of print and online resources, and the vital work the team does to manage a unique library collection.
Defra Data Heroes: Meet the Information Appraisal Team
On International Archives Day we hear from Allison Wort, who leads Defra’s Information Appraisal Team, on the work her team does to process, archive and dispose of many thousands of historic files and departmental records each year.
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.
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.
Beyond incremental change: How (and why) we’re setting the pace for sustainable technology
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Will McGeehin, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Digital transformation, Software tools, Strategy, User centred design
Will McGeehin, our Interim Deputy Director for Digital Technology Strategy, tells us how Defra has opened his eyes to the possibilities of truly sustainable technology and the many challenges that come with IT going green.
Why I’m celebrating World Book Day
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Abbi Smith, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra interaction, Defra services, Open data
On the 25th anniversary of World Book Day, Defra librarian Abbi Smith shares her passion for reading and explains how this passion has been passed to her 10-year-old son, Walt, who is already an avid reader himself.
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