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This article does a very good job of putting some recent statistics in context. Well worth the time it takes to read! #baileys #carencro

I'm looking forward to participating in this panel discussion in May! As a young professional who was empowered by experienced mentors who treated me as a valued peer, I am so appreciative of vision-focused leadership where the opportunity to learn from people with different perspectives, no matter what age or background, is embraced. Smart leaders live with a growth mindset and know there is always more to be learned. 

For all the budding entrepreneurs, this can be a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of Silicon Valley (Stanford's d.school). I was a participant of this program in 2019 (then, it was called the Silicon Valley Innovation Academy). And during this program, I decided to shut down my last startup, that I had been working on for more than a year. Multiple startup events, competitions (several of which we won), and accelerator programs couldn't teach me what I learnt here in 10 weeks. Things like, what really matters in a founding team, frameworks of innovation thinking and exposure to what is already possible in the world. On top of it, I have also gained some great friends, across different cultures, through this program. Apply for this program and feel free to connect with me if you have any questions. #innovation #entrepreneurship #technology #startup

Funding should go to those who are entrepreneurial. This is a good example. These are examples of ways we can begin to achieve equity.

Today, us Scots celebrate St. Andrew’s Day, I’m reflecting on the incredible legacy of Scotland—a small country with a massive impact on the world. From our rolling hills to our lochs, our landscapes are breathtaking, but for me it’s the sheer ingenuity of our people that truly defines us. Scotland has always been a land of ideas. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Adam Smith, the father of economics, taught the world about the invisible hand of the market—but also the importance of fairness and morality. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 James Watt revolutionised the Industrial Age with the steam engine, reshaping how the world worked and lived. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Alexander Graham Bell gave us the telephone, changing how we connect across the world. These are just some of the countless Scots whose innovations have shaped humanity. It’s a legacy of bold thinking, unrelenting curiosity, and a deep drive to improve the world. I like to think I emulate that spirit!! St. Andrew’s Day reminds us of these values: humility, collaboration, and resilience in the face of challenges. As a proud Scot, I carry these values with me every day. Our history isn’t just something to look back on—it’s a foundation for what we can build in the future. Let’s celebrate Scotland not only for what it has achieved, but for what it continues to inspire. What innovation or moment in Scottish history inspires you most? PS I will from Monday begin publishing the analysis from my polls on industry reforms. #bigcoatweather #scottish #standrewsday

Congrats to Adrienne Etherton and team on the Helen Putnam award. Proof that local government action combined with ratepayer programs from CCAs, RENs, and IOUs can make a difference and are critical to the 200 Climate Action Plans in California! The Energy Coalition wrote the ordinance and implemented the launch of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Programs (BBEP). Here are some unprecedented outcomes in the first 5 years of the program. -- 100% compliance!!!! In the first reporting year in 2021, roughly 90% of covered buildings submitted benchmarking reports. With increased outreach and enforcement, 100% of required buildings completed their annual reporting in 2022 and 99% in 2023 and 2024 to date. -- Brisbane Mayor Terry O’Connell added, “Buildings are a huge opportunity for climate action in local governments; in Brisbane, they represent over 40% of local greenhouse gas emissions so they are key to meeting our goal of climate neutrality in 2040.” -- Green leases lower tenant utility bills: “We needed to find a way to incentivize building owners AND their tenants. The ‘Green Lease’ allows us just that – owners cover the increased capital costs of building efficiency improvements with a higher rent payment while tenants benefit from overall reduced costs due to reductions in utility bills which outweigh the increased rent,” explained Economic Development Director Mitch Bull. -- Huge carbon reduction: The team estimated the emissions reductions expected from the program in the first five years as ~3120 MTCO2e (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent), roughly a quarter of the emissions from the commercial building sector Ivana Dorin Jake Anderson Institute for Market Transformation Rimas Gulbinas

Celebrating 30 years of being in service to members, providers, and employees is exciting! We are celebrating the occasion by highlighting members of our team and finding out what they think of Neighborhood's past, present, and future. Learn more about Policy Analyst Shannon P. at https://lnkd.in/eZGWFgXR

This week marked the midpoint of our first five years. As I was taking this photo I was thinking about the amazing achievements of this group of outstanding scientists in such a short time! Over 60 PIs spread across the whole country (one is actually abroad!) in more than 20 prestigious institutions working on #preclinical #mousemodels to accelerate the pace of discovery of both #diagnosis and #therapy in important #disease areas such as #cancer, #CongenitalAnomalies, #microbiome, #haematopoiesis, #NeurologicalDisorders, #MitochondrialDiseases #ageing, also developing new technologies to modulate #protein levels in vivo and generate complex #alleles using the most up-to-date #GenomeEditing methods. Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell NMGN Microbiome Cluster MRC MitoCluster Karen Liu Pleasantine Mill sara wells Ben Davies Anthony Isles Andrew Wood Robert Pitceathly Laura Greaves Walid Khaled Karen Blyth Louis Chesler David Kent

If you have ever wondered what it is that we do at Elm City Events, give this great interview with Julia McDevitt, CMP a read!

Look around, and we’re starting to see the first signs of spring appear – new buds, lighter evenings, vibrant greens replacing the browns and greys of winter and, most importantly, the feeling of hope and new possibilities that always comes with warmer weather. It’s this feeling of hope and possibility we’re focusing on this issue, from the richness and inspiration on our doorsteps – our beautiful, diverse landscape – and how this is reflected in our city’s culture and community. Our outward-facing, trading, innovative forefathers made Peterborough and the surrounding area a magnet for settlers over the centuries, and this is a status we enjoy to this day as an ever-evolving, growing city rich in grassroots culture, arts, business, tech and learning. This issue, we’re featuring a range of people and projects that showcase some of the very best aspects of our communities and landscape. There’s a special feature on photographer and paramedic Chris Porsz – a regional treasure who has captured (and cared for) Peterborians for decades. His ‘Reunions’ collection of photographs became a global, viral hit – and we revisit some of his most iconic pictures, and the stories behind them. We also caught up with Matthew Bradbury, the CEO of Nene Park, to find out what Peterborough’s favourite green space has in store for us in the year ahead; we chat with the city’s poets; and we delve into a brand new centre for green technology being built right here, to enhance and future-proof learning and skills. For many, our region and city has been a haven – and we’ve got that covered, too, from refugees to artists. Read about the extraordinary Krystyna Lewandowska – Polish Jewish resistance fighter who, after World War II, found peace and freedom here, and John Clare, the 18th century peasant poet who overcame crippling class barriers to create work that endures to this day. We all know how special Peterborough and its people are – and we like to think of this issue in particular as celebrating that. Dig in, discover more about your city and its inhabitants, and what it has to offer. Click here to read the March 2024 edition: https://lnkd.in/eKN-xNR8