Image: Edgarodriguezmunoz (Wikimedia Commons) Is data-fueled automation realistic or hyperbole? In recent times ‘big data’ has become synonymous with “automation” as data fuels the artificial intelligence behind systems designed to replace workers. Is this really the future of the workplace and if it is, is it imminent or do we have time to influence the roll out of new technology? Discuss the hopes and opportunities that advances in data analytics can bring to individuals, organisations and the workforce as a…

Meet Elsa and Lanu Timorese co-operators, Elsa Pinto (pictured above working in her community) and Lanu de Sousa are inspiring people. Elsa is working with farming communities to reduce Timorese reliance on imported food. Lanu has established a grass-roots credit union that is assisting three hundred families to access credit for the first time. Both are passionate about the potential of co-operative and mutual enterprise (CMEs) to transform their economy. Additionally, they are studying community development at Victoria University ...…

Would you like to join a group of likeminded people who are all working on new approaches to build a more inclusive economy? 888 Cooperative Causeway in partnership with Commoners Co-op invites you to an evening of collaboration at 'The Co-operative Commons'.  This event has been organised to provide people interested and active in Solidarity/Commons/Regenerative Economy approaches the opportunity to get together, share information about their work and ultimately create new synergies. Did we mention finger-food on arrival? When: Wednesday…