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Beginnings - Karen Lewis University of South Wales

Beginnings Karen Lewis University of South Wales In the summer of 2012 a large group of enthusiastic people came together for a few days in Bristol. We were a motley bunch, from a range of backgrou... Read More ›

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(Blog) When Jules Ain't Around

It seems cruel now that I come to write it down. I mean, I rely on Jules most of the time; I have done for a long time; and I know that I can take him for granted. We all do. I guess when he’s aroun... Read More ›

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(Blog) In Memoriam Ante: I wouldn’t be me without you Jules

The thing about the funerals of the widely-loved is that you hear everyone say things that they should have said much, much earlier. You hope that the mother/brother/friend/ mother-of-friend was a min... Read More ›

The Friends of Jules

Future Factories, Mesters and Makers

Last week a group of Masters architecture students from Sheffield School of Architecture ( SSoA ) embarked on a Live Project exploring how makers, architects, and manufacturers can collaborate to ret... Read More ›

Future Works

The Post Utopian Dream

By Ryan Bramley Our foremen (and forewomen!) at Utopia Works may have specified a six-hour working day, but the energetic conversations amongst workers spilled out long into lunchtime and supper – ... Read More ›

Future Works

Utopia Works – Part 2

By Mel Rohse A Symphony of Energy? On Friday 20 May 2016, I travelled to Derby for an exciting day of activities on the theme of utopia and energy future as part of the Connected Communities Utopia ... Read More ›

Future Works

A Day in Utopia

By Tom Beesley Arriving for an 8.30am start at The Silk Mill in Derby with the prospect of a full days graft ahead felt a little daunting, after all, the mill stands on the site of the world’s firs... Read More ›

Future Works

Utopia Works – Part 1

ENERGY, HACKING By Julia Udall On the day we were preparing for Utopia Works Energy Hack at Derby Silk Mill, with partners from across a number of factories along the Derwent and Don Valleys I found... Read More ›

Future Works

Utopia Works at the Utopia Fair, Somerset House

The challenge for the utopian working day is to develop an idea about alternative energy futures and create a story for energy change. The Stories of Change team will entertain Utopian Fair goers wit... Read More ›

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Utopia Works at Derby Silk Mill – Museum of Making

"In Utopia they have a six-hour working day - three hours in the morning, then lunch - then a two-hour break - then three more hours in the afternoon, followed by supper. They go to bed at 8 p.m., and... Read More ›

Future Works

Windywhirly Things book nominated for an Arts and Green Energy Award

We're proud to announce that Windywhirly Things has been nominated for an Arts and Green Energy Award. Emily Hinshelwood is a poet, creative writing teacher and community energy supporter. She was co... Read More ›

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Tipping Point at Oxford University

21-22 September 2014, Oxford University One hundred and fifty people from the arts, media, policy and research came together to explore the linked issues of energy, transformation and climate change ... Read More ›

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