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We are the trusted teams for developing and delivering digital, data, technology and security solutions across the Defra group or organisations. defradigital.blog.gov.uk United Kingdom Joined July 2016-
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The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period. This will last until the General Election concludes. During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.
Blog: How Defra are finding accessibility participants for user research Jason Stockwell explains how, as a Participant Lead, he ensures we get access to participants for research rounds. #GAAD2024 #Inclusion #Accessibility #AccessibilityAwareness defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/16/how…
Blog: Accessibility tools we use every day On Global Accessibility Awareness Day we’re sharing some of our content design team at Defra's go-to accessibility tools and guides.#GAAD2024 #Inclusion #Accessibility #AccessibilityAwareness defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/16/acc…
Weekly poll: It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative aimed at fostering understanding, empathy, and support for mental health. How confident do you feel about being able to get the support you need for your mental wellbeing? #MHAW #MentalHealth #NoMindLeftBehind
Mental Health Awareness Week – five tips to support your mental health For more information about mental health and related issues visit the MIND website - lnkd.in/gpDsPQR #Wellbeing #MHAW #MentalHealth #NoMindLeftBehind
'Don't let perfection be the enemy of good' In our last report from the recent GDSA summit the scope 3 emissions working group reflect on their panel discussion. Full story here: sustainableict.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/07/don… #GDSA #DigitalSustainability #Defra #Scope3Emissions #SustainableICT
Blog: How we’re growing our community of ‘low coders’ Diane Washbrook explains how reading a Defra blog inspired her to take her own interest in low-code developing even further by joining the Defra Power Platform team. defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/07/how… #LowCode #PowerPlatform #Defra
We published our latest Government Digital Sustainability Alliance blog this week on the topic of Circular Economy. Does your company / organisation adopt circular economy into ICT procurement, and does this include social value? #DigitalSustainability #CircularEconomy
Blog: How we’re taking our circular economy message on the road #GDSA #DigitalSustainability #Defra #CircularEconomy #SustainableICT #Sustainability Read more here: sustainableict.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/30/how…
Blog: What to keep in mind this World Day for Health and Safety at Work Laurie Doyle reflects on how employees are now feeling the effects of climate change more than ever. defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/28/wha… #HealthAndSafety #Safety #Health #SafetyFirst
Blog: “Everybody has to start somewhere” On International Girls in ICT Day, Niamh Bergin explains why she has chosen an ICT career with Defra. defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/25/eve… #Defra #CloudAcademy #GirlsinICT #GirlsinTech #DigitalSkillsforLife #DigitalTransformation
Blog: Predicting emerging technologies – how did we do in 2023? Reflecting on our 2023 Emerging Tech radar report, and the lessons we can take for our next iteration. defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/18/pre… #ArtificalIntelligence #AI #Technology #GenAI #AugmentedReality
“Just remember we are animals, we are part of this intricate web, and our hearts must be in this.” Toby Strong reflects on the recent GDSA Summit. youtu.be/5YWTYi1bRzg #GDSA #DigitalSustainability #Defra #ConnectingNature #SustainableICT
Weekly poll: We all have ways to relax from the stresses of everyday life. What do you do to relax / unwind? #StressAwarenessMonth #Relaxing
“Leave your badges at the door.” Matthew Bradley and Helena Evangelidis explain what their Planetary Impact work is trying to achieve. Read the blog: lnkd.in/eu_vSU7E #GDSA #DigitalSustainability #Defra #ConnectingNature #SustainableICT #Sustainability
Blog: What’s in a name (change)? Actually quite a lot, as Defra Head of Security Hannah John explains with our organisation undergoing a subtle but important name change. #Defra #Digital #Data #Technology #Security defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/08/wha…
Check out our Jobs of the Week Finance and Business Support Lead - tinyurl.com/Finance-and-Bu… Personal Assistant Resource Manager - tinyurl.com/Personal-Assis… Senior Change Analyst (ITIL) - tinyurl.com/SeniorChangeAn… Head of Digital Sustainability - tinyurl.com/HeadofDigitalS… #DefraJobs
“I think it shows the idea of change, hope and growth, in a really good way.” Artist and sculptor Zak Miskry on how he created his striking model of a chameleon that was unveiled at the recent #GDSA Summit at London Science Museum #DigitalSustainability youtu.be/WsbxY_Ie3A0
Weekly Poll: April is #StressAwarenessMonth The theme this year is #LittleByLittle to highlight the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on overall wellbeing. What do you feel is the most common factor that causes work-related stress? #MentalWellBeing
"What it’s like being on Planet Earth when you’re from Planet Autistic" On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay we revisit a very personal story from David Waller who shares his own experiences of being diagnosed with the condition relatively late in life. defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2023/04/05/wha…
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