The Social Ideas Podcast: ‘slow prototyping’ for systemic change
In this episode, MSt in Social Innovation graduate and Global Engagement Office at CERN, Claudia Marcelloni discusses the social innovation lab movement and how its progress inspired her.
Through her research, Claudia discovered the benefits of a slower pace, and how taking time can lead to discoveries that enable systemic change.
Not dreaming alone
After two years of hard work, the students of the MSt in Social Innovation have graduated.
Renewing the vows between church and community: the REACH Ely Project
Does the restoration of church buildings lie in accommodating the needs of the wider community?
The Social Ideas Podcast: human trafficking, the scourge of humanity
The Social Ideas Podcast The Social Ideas podcast shares the impact of social innovation, its necessity and its capacity to challenge the status quo. Throughout this series, highly committed change makers in business, civil society, policy and academia will talk … Continued
The Venezuelan economy: not worth the paper it’s printed on
An International Business Management student created and wore a dress made of Venezuelan currency, the Bolivar, to raise awareness about the economic disaster occurring in her country.
Social entrepreneur mum wins the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award
On 1 April 2019, parent and Leader Plus founder, Verena Hefti received the prime minister’s Points of Light award in recognition of her determination to ensure parents can continue their career trajectories.
The Social Ideas Podcast: should charities charge fees for services?
Following the crisis, the charity sector experienced a significant fall in income but one area that bucked the trend was the ‘fees for services.’ In this episode, Flora Raffai discusses the answer to her question … Fee or free: Should charities charge beneficiaries fees for services?
Start where we are
20 August 2018. A 15-year-old girl steps up – and out of school – and goes on strike. Thousands follow Greta Thunberg’s example, collectively shaming older generations for inaction or ineptitude in the face of climate crisis. For Thunberg, even … Continued
The Social Ideas Podcast: International Women’s Day 2019
The Social Ideas podcast shares the impact of social innovation, its necessity and its capacity to challenge the status quo.
Rebuilding community through social innovation: a PLACE model
For centuries, residents of Fogo Island, Newfoundland relied on codfish as their primary economic resource. In 1992, the Canadian government announced a moratorium on cod fishing in the North Atlantic Ocean in an effort to replenish the dwindling stocks. The … Continued