Susan Murray

How developments in technology, politics and society affect the work of trustees Read more

U-Lab offers people in Scotland a new opportunity to join a global movement for change Read more

The wisdom of the crowds - the collective opinion of a group of individuals rather than that of a single expert – is not a new concept. It’s been around since Aristotle. In recent years, technology has changed our ability to aggregate collective opinions, and this in turn has... Read more

I was lucky enough to hear Professor Wendy Loretto discussing her research on fuller working lives at the Scottish Parliament. To put this in context, I had a busy day at work and arrived a bit grumpy about having committed to an evening event. In my role I often find I am torn... Read more

Which charities got the best leverage from Microvolunteering Day? And how can we make next year even better? Read more

How charities can make the most of microvolunteering day Read more

Ian Marchant opened a fantastic event recently with a clip from Hitchhikers guide: 42 is the answer to life the universe and everything . It set the scene for a great discussion on the incredible pace of change, using his iPad as an example: “It’s more powerful than a 1970s... Read more

Apparently this week has been designated as Random Acts of Kindness week. I hadn’t realised until someone pointed out why there was free fudge in the office kitchen. It fits well with the plea made by one commentator on Safer Internet day earlier this week to fill the internet... Read more

Early this morning I heard a great speaker on the radio for Safer Internet Day talking about the power of the internet to do good, to help more people and change the world. Their call to action was to fill the internet and social media with more good things. The content chimed... Read more