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A pattern perhaps common to many technology waves is innovation followed by ossification or enshittification, as coined by Cory Doctorow. Technology does appear to have a pattern of diminishing returns. You can see that in public health. Early stunning victories over infectious diseases giving way to nagging lifestyle tweaks. The progress of information technology might […]
Rain is co-author of our living countryside; it is also a part of our deep internal landscape, […] complain about it as we may, rain is essential to our sense of identity as it is to our soil. (Melissa Harrison, Rain) I am walking with my mum, Julie, and my puppy, Clyde. Mum has been […]
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This post was written by Nandita Soma Shekar, a Digital Skills Trainer Intern in the 2024/25 academic year. During her internship, Nandita designed and delivered the first-ever SQL courses offered by the Digital Skills team at the University of Edinburgh, creating both live and self-paced learning experiences for students and staff. When I joined the […]
Welcome to the new academic year! Stepping into university life can feel exciting, overwhelming… and everything in between. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Whether you are new to the University or returning after a break, the Study Hub Blog provides insights, strategies, and encouragement from students and staff. Below […]
Oct 6, 2021