Learning to use WordPress – a new resource for all
Learn WordPress went live on 15 December 2020 and we are determined to help people discover and use it across the globe.
UK’s new COVID protection measures to Christmas
The UK has gone into stricter restriction measures with cases of COVID-19 escalating. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said: “Given the early evidence we have on this new variant of the virus, and the potential risk it poses, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot continue with Christmas as planned.”… Read More »
Google’s new workspace
Just got used to G-suite? Well, Google is rebranding and is becoming Workspace. It will still have familiar tools like Gmail, Calendar, Slides, Docs and Sheets, but they will move from their Google Apps descriptors. A new in-document feature, Google Chat will make it easier for real time collaboration on documents from inside the messaging… Read More »
How the public responds to COVID-19 myths
News story on the latest research and analysis on coronavirus and COVID-19 misinformation and its effect.
Helping the public emergency response to COVID-19
Non Stop News UK is providing support to communications practitioners and emergency planners and #AIforGood researchers through resources and signposting on coronavirus (COVID-19). One of these resource guides produced aimed at supporting fellow communicators can be found on the CIPR’s public sector group’s website. In addition, support is being provided to the WordPress contributor community and other tech and AI groups internationally at this time of global public emergency.
Training and tools needed for genuine digital citizenship
How can we improve society and help our organisations be part of global collaborative projects? Be an active digital citizen Share tools which are responsible and ethical Encourage learning of digital skills with your friends, colleagues and through open source projects Promote improved understanding of digital issues Be innovative collaboratively Mia MacMeekin’s infographic at An… Read More »
It’s the dog’s day!
Every dog has its day according to the popular saying. That is certainly true today (26 August 2019) as it is National Dog Day, a special 24-hour celebration of our canine companions. This designated day of the dog is aimed at promoting the importance of dogs and how they benefit the lives of their human friends everyday.
An #AI time machine for Europe
Mapping European cultural big data from the past found in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. This research is being described as having the potential of being one of Europe’s most advanced artificial intelligence projects.
Have you checked your Flickr access?
Flickr, which describes itself as the ‘largest photographer-focused community’ platform has had a number of changes in recent months including to its pro account, stronger log-in password requirements, and ending its link with BT and Yahoo email requirement.
Images don’t optimise themselves!
Take your pictures for a workout, writes Abha Thakor. Get your images into shape, it really does matter. Unless you have installed an automated plugin or added a script, the likelihood is that image created for printed media or similar formats is unlikely to be optimised ready for the web or social media.