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Changing the visual design mid-way in a video project is quite unusual, but pivoting to a softer animation style with stick figures proved successful for both the client and us.
The UK government continues to regard educational engagement with China as a strategic bridge – one that advances scientific collaboration, strengthens academic exchange, and contributes meaningfully to the UK’s services economy. The recent UK meeting of the UK – China Joint Institute Alliance hosted by University of Sussex provided a timely opportunity to reflect on […]
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In this post, Dr. W. Victoria Lee demonstrates that the Skills for Success Framework is often already embedded within existing courses at the University of Edinburgh. She emphasises that within her Technology & Environment 2A (TE2A) course, specific, targeted implementation of the Skills fro Success Framework wasn’t actually necessary because the skills were already there. […]
In May, Mel and Nick from the UX team attended two days of Power BI training with QA. The training covered the basics of using Power BI Desktop and, through a mix of instructor-led and independent exercises, gave us a chance to transform data and build visualisations. May 28, 2026
ARLIS UK & Ireland is offering ‘fees only’ scholarship to an individual undertaking a UK accredited Library, Information or Archive studies postgraduate qualification as a small first step towards addressing the ongoing under-representation of Black library workers and library workers of colour within art librarianship. The application form and full scholarship guidelines can be found […]