Dudley Smart Region

Archived project that explored smart city thinking in Dudley.

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

🇲🇰🇽🇰 | Check out Nathan's article @theRSAorg on what we found out when we worked with the brilliant @OpenDataKosovo & @fmeta on open data outreach and NGOs.

Could data help us fight the infodemic around #Covid19?

https://t.co/MpYJVIpFP8 #FactsMatter #civictech #digitalhealth

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

🇽🇰🇲🇰 | We recently did a series of workshops with @OpenDataKosovo & @fmeta on improving #OpenData takeup from NGOs in the region.

But in an area highly skeptical of #Covid19, could open data be an aid?

Here's @nathan_coyle's article for @theRSAorg
https://t.co/MpYJVIpFP8

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

NU is 5 this month!

To celebrate, we will be launching a new volunteer-led research platform looking at #GovData policy & encouraging NGOs to use it.

Called #GovDataLabs, It will have its own platform, but for now, here's something to wet your whistle!

https://t.co/6mXSWbUTdK

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

🤝| We are now looking at our next campaign, and that means space for wonderful volunteers.

If you are passionate about #OpenData, #DataScience or #GovTech & looking for hands-on experience, we have the role for you!

Read: https://t.co/HQfZKQ1E0a

Apply: https://t.co/Iw6AbqrR0a

[iSandwell @iSandwellHQ]

#TacticalUrbanism is a practice where we can change public places for little or no money, a community-driven #placemaking.

No experience in #UrbanPlanning needed, just a passion for where you live!

Learn how #Sandwell CSOs can use it in this free event!

https://t.co/gLRawqyApi

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

🗞️| Big thank you to @insidehousing for covering the #RethinkReplace tool. A free tool that encourages you to use #TacticalUrbanism to have a conversation about place.

Learn how you can use innovative #placemaking to come together post #Covid19

Read: https://t.co/Mw4MdnO4qA

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

We wrote an article for @localgoveditors on how our free toolkit can support #LocalGov with #TacticalUrbanism.

The sense of community is one of the little positives from #Covid19, let's use that for good!

If you are into #placemaking / #urbandesign 👇

https://t.co/EtNCtVAkUG

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

Absolutely loved designing today's #ODFA workshop with @muenster_de & @BertelsmannSt's @SmartCountryDE, well done to all who came & gave us such important local insight.

Big show of hands to @mariosorg & @toms_rocket for their excellent facilitation!

Gut gemacht alle 👏🇩🇪👏🇩🇪👏

[Nathan Coyle FRSA @nathan_coyle]

This cat is a fur-midable policktion, he must be feline pretty a-paw-ling now.

Pakistani Government accidentally leaves cat filter on while live streaming a meeting.

Hiss-terical 😹😹😹

(Sorry)

#OpenGovernment #LocalGov #OpenGov #OpenData

https://t.co/Fb3kvbGTA9

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

Do we activity confuse ourselves in regards to #digitalization & communities? Our @nathan_coyle seems to think so.

How can we really get #PublicSector on board with #OpenData & #SmartCities, maybe we need to consider our language 💬

Watch his #TEDx talk: https://t.co/JFyYKydukA

[iSandwell @iSandwellHQ]

Nath, who designed the iSandwell program recently spoke at #TEDxWolverhampton talking about putting communities at the heart of #SmartCity & #OpenData agendas.

"We need less silicon valley & more Sandwell valley" Yes, that's him cringing on stage 😂

📽️https://t.co/BLa0ggOnEl

[iSandwell @iSandwellHQ]

Tomorrow and Friday we have @letsdatabrew helping local #ThirdSector look good online, if this is of use to you or people you support, please don't miss out on this opportunity that will usually cost 1000's of pounds, it's free!

Sign up here: https://t.co/2JubHlBLFR

Please RT

[iSandwell @iSandwellHQ]

Blog ✍️

How fit is your fittle? A conversation about #FoodPoverty in #Sandwell

In our new blog learn more about the #FitFittle campaign with @SandwellFood and the displays you will see across @sandwelllibs

Link: https://t.co/krzlFoIbnc

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

Here's our very own @nathan_coyle talking at #TEDxWolvethampton about how we need to streamline the language around #OpenData & how #SmartCities doesn't actually mean anything, it was a great day 📸 @ThomBartley

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

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@dudleymbc in association with @UKYP are about to kick off elections in #Dudley to elect a new #MYP. Read how we were involved & even download the workshop on campaigning we did (youth groups are welcome to use it).

Link: https://t.co/qf99j2nliN #youthvoice #ukyp

[iSandwell @iSandwellHQ]

NEW EVENT 📣

If you are a #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ThirdSector in Sandwell, come and learn you can utilise physical #DigitalMaking in this free iSandwell Academy event facilitated by #FabLab Sandwell at @sandwellcollege.

Very limited spaces: https://t.co/42KLsgtEjh

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

THIS FRIDAY 📣

Are you a #Wolverhampton based charity, community group or activist? Learn about how you can use #opendata for #socialchange, funding and gathering evidence in non-jargon and easy to swallow language - hosted by @WolvesCouncil

It's free: https://t.co/jJwJyAQSsg

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

Wolverhampton #ThirdSector or community group? This Friday @letsdatabrew is holding a free workshop on how you can use #OpenData for funding, social good, measuring your work and more - they'll be mince pies too (Xmas jumper not compulsory) 🎄🎅

https://t.co/jJwJyAQSsg

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

Did you catch the #DemJam interviews on @WeAreBCR? Massive well done to Alex for arranging it along with @leimalik7, Ben and Luke for their fantastic work interviewing @mikejwood, @IanAustinMP & @patmcfaddenmp (thanks for taking part guys & supporting the project).

More soon.

[New Union @NewUnion_org]

The #DemJam interviews conducted by our wonderful young people are on @WeAreBCR between 10-11, tune in! 📻

https://t.co/DHO2ZHE0KK