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Welcome to the Third Sector Lab blog, where you can find out about our past and present projects, experiences and ideas. Here at Third Sector Lab we believe in making digital more accessible for all. Read on for top training tips, helpful guides, and more!
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Opportunity: Communication, Content And Marketing Intern
By Robyn Barclay
An exciting internship opportunity open to University of Glasgow students. Read on for more details
Open Working with Tom Youll
By Robyn Barclay
Content designer Tom Youll writes weeknotes to share his work and experiences. Read his advice on writing weeknotes and finding your own voice.
DigiShift Discussions: Tech and Legal Services
By Robyn Barclay
How can tech impact legal services in Scotland? In a recent journal article in the Law Society of Scotland, Jen Ang explored the potential of tech to increase access to legal services for marginalised communities. However, she also warns that there are hidden barriers and risks that need to be considered. Jen is the director…
Empowering Small Charities
By Robyn Barclay
This Small Charities Week, we're sharing insights from the CEO of Dr Bell's Family Centre, Danielle Campbell. Danielle emphasised the value of The Curve in enhancing digital capabilities for small charities and highlighted the importance of community support and digital skills for their growth.
Driving Diversity in the Digital Era
By Robyn Barclay
Third Sector Lab spoke to Adebola Adedoyin about Accelerate Black's programme, "Black Talent on Boards". By recruiting trustees with diverse skillsets and diverse backgrounds, charity boards can make better decisions that reflect the communities they help, and the digital world they live in.
Meet the Team: Darryl Corner, Video and Audio Lead
By Robyn Barclay
We look forward to working with Darryl as we continue to harness the power of video to meet the needs of the third sector. If you have ideas for a video project you'd like to discuss, please get in touch at darryl@thirdsectorlab.co.uk.
Digital Training: Insights from The Curve
By Robyn Barclay
Discovering the Value of Digital Skills and Knowledge Sharing
Meet the Digital Trustees: Hannah Wallwork
By Robyn Barclay
Read how User Researcher Hannah is using her skills to benefit Cycling Without Age England as a digital trustee.
Meet the Digital Trustees: Tandy Nicole
By Robyn Barclay
Tandy Nicole is an innovative, energetic leader with 15 years of experience in mental health nursing and healthcare. She's also a software product manager, research analyst, and holds various board and panel positions. Tandy challenges government policies in the asylum and refugee system and chairs campaigns such as the Right to work, Lift the ban, and Women in Politics. Tandy holds a BSc in Science and nursing, Finance and Accounting, and is currently studying an MSc in Science - Data Science in Business at University of Stirling.
The Curve: Writing for the Web Resources
By Robyn Barclay
Video tutorial with Sophie Badoux How to Write for the Web Writing online content can be daunting. In a world of distracting pop-up ads and small mobile screens, it’s important that your content is straight-forward and to the point. Below are some vital questions to consider when writing: Think about the key messages you want…