Festival of Learning
Festival of Learning: Unplugged and Inspired The theme for this year’s Festival of Learning – was linking industry and education. The event took place at BT Adastral Park in Suffolk this week. Adastral Park is home to BTs innovation labs and innovation Martlesham – which is a cluster of 150 high tech companies, just outside […]
It is all in a Mark!
Have you ever thought about watermarks? I bet you haven’t given any thought to watermarks! Well neither had I until, I had a visit to Wookey Hole in Somerset recently and discovered the history of watermarks. Here is how, I created my very first watermark. One of the activities at Wookey Hole was a paper […]
Black History Month 2023
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this October, I am sharing my journey of finding out my own ancestry. A few years ago I turned 50, this also coincided with me being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. The condition is hereditary, yet no one in my family knew of any ancestors who had Graves Thyroid Disease. I […]
Artificial Intelligence in Everyday LIFE!
Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life! Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. But, how equipped and empowered are you to understand and talk at Artificial Intelligence? Also known as AI? Well I am here to demystify AI for you. As a former teacher, I have written a non-technical course for you. Using a coaching […]
Black History Month 2023
This “Black History Month” I am shining a light on “Black Women in Tech”. Technology is impacting upon all of our lives. However, the names of black women in tech are still not universal, despite many great contributions. Black women have been historically overlooked and underrepresented in the STEM sector. Current statistics show that black […]
#TechParenting
#Parenting in the digital age can be a challenge. #TechParenting is the recognition that technology is part of modern life. As a #TechParent you actively engage in the digital world of your child, having discussions and offering guidance. Additionally, you are aware of potential challenges and the rich opportunities presented by the world of tech. […]
We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You, have you heard of it? Twenty one years ago, this was a top British musical, featuring the music of rock group Queen. For many years as a young woman, as I went into London on a night out, I would alight at Tottenham Court Road station and see the Dominion Theatre […]
Metaverse – are you ready?
Metaverse are you ready? – this is a question, I have asked myself. A recent headline by the New York post read – “Experts predict living in the metaverse by 2030”. Another headline from the Gartner group read – “Gartner Predicts 25% of People Will Spend At Least One Hour Per Day in the Metaverse by 2026” This […]
Robots and Humans
Robots and Humans working together has been a prevalent topic for a while. For some, this is seen as a threat, for others this offers a world of opportunities. On a recent visit to the smart city of Singapore, I was able to witness the world of automation and robots. Robotic Chef My first morning […]
Beyond Paintings and Pictures
Beyond Paintings and Pictures. The world of art is changing! Generative artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. It is now possible to convert text into images. This creates a new level of creativity not previously seen. As someone who is not gifted with an artistic streak in terms of painting, I have been […]