{"id":2153,"date":"2017-01-13T15:09:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T15:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/?p=2153"},"modified":"2017-01-13T15:09:55","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T15:09:55","slug":"new-10k-challenge-for-young-tech-pioneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/2017\/01\/13\/new-10k-challenge-for-young-tech-pioneers\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u00a310k Challenge for Young Tech Pioneers"},"content":{"rendered":"

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Chief Executive’s Department<\/p>\n

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We’ve teamed up with IBM to launch Longitude Explorer, a \u00a310k competition for secondary school pupils aged 11-16, which aims to develop science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills. We’re calling on young people to come up with practical solutions to healthcare challenges using the Internet of Things. Find out more<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"nesta1\"<\/p>\n

<\/a>Latest blogs<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Truth and the media: a modest proposal<\/span><\/strong>\"truthmedia\"<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nHow the power of the internet could be harnessed to promote truth across the medial<\/span>
\nGeoff Mulgan,<\/span> 6 January 2017<\/p>\n

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\"buildingtrust\"<\/a>
\nWho’s responsible for building trust with personal data?<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhy individuals, businesses and government must all play their part in building trust.
\nEric Copeland,<\/span> 6 January 2017<\/p>\n

Project Updates<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/strong>Rocket Fund: the first 10 projects<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Three weeks ago we launched a pilot crowdfunding platform just for schools, on a mission to reduce educational inequality and empower teachers to innovate in the classroom. Check out our first 10 pioneering schools and a few lessons we’ve learned so far. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Model of the Month: Fast Idea \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Design in the public sector, an
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<\/strong>Explore the third of ten modules in DIY \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Our new interactive map shows organisations
\nLearn, our online learning programme \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 using design-led innovation in the public sector
\nin innovation, created with the Open \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0created with La 27e Region\u00a0Find out more<\/a>.
\nUniversity. \u00a0Find out more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jobs at Nest
\n<\/strong>We’re looking for an Executive Director of Research, Analysis and\u00a0Policy<\/a>; a\u00a0Programme Manager<\/a> for Y Lab, a collaboration between Nesta and Cardiff University; an Operations Co-ordinator<\/a> (part-time) for our Impact Investments team; a Digital Transformation Project Manager<\/a>; and a Social Media Officer<\/a>. Browse all jobs<\/a>.
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\n<\/strong>The Long + Short
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<\/a><\/span><\/strong>Participatory budgeting, explained<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>2017 looks set to be a big year for partcipatory budgeting, as governments attempt to get more savvy in meeting the needs and desires of citizens. \u00a0So, what is it? \u00a0Find out more in our digital magazine,\u00a0The Long + Short<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Work with us<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re inviting proposals from candidates for a one-year research project<\/a> for the Give More Get More Fund, and\u00a0expressions of interest for\u00a0delivery partners<\/a> for the Open Up Challenge Prize. Browse all current opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latest blogs<\/p>\n

\"sharingdata\"<\/a>
\nSharing personal data for public service reform – ethically, legally responsibly<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span>Public service reform requires timely decisions about privacy and infromation sharing. \u00a0Here are some tips to build confidence.
\nHilary Simpson,\u00a015 December 2015<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>\"workertech\"<\/a>
\nWorkerTech; fighting for better work through technology<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>How is technology supporting workers? We’ve grouped innovative solutions from around the world into four categories.
\nToby Baker,<\/span> 22 December 2016<\/p>\n

Events<\/p>\n

\"publicinnovation\"<\/a>
\nHow can public and social innovation build a more inclusive economy?
\n<\/span><\/strong>27 January 2017<\/span> – Join us for an event exploring how social innovation policy can better address inequality and marginalisation, in partnership with University of Oxford. \u00a0Register your interest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"europeaninnovation\"<\/a>
\nEuropean Social Innovation Competition 2017 launch<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span>28 February 2017 –<\/span>\u00a0Join us in Athens for the launch of the 2017 European Social Innovation Competition, where we’ll be introducing our brand new theme. Sign up here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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