Talking STEM with Jane Hodgkinson
What do you do on a typical day (if there is such a thing)? You’re right, there is really no such thing. I always drop my kids off at school and then either cycle in ...
Visit to Esri(UK) Ltd. by Cranfield’s GIS MSc students
A fascinating visit took place this week to the UK headquarters of Esri (UK) Ltd. by MSc students of the MSc in Geographical Information Management (MSc GIM). MSc GIM students visiting Esri(UK) Ltd. ...
Why Best Practice Fails – Cynefin Framework and Adopting Techniques That Work – second of four on this subject
Some while ago, we blogged about how the use of Best Practice is the well-trodden path to mediocrity. https://blogs.cranfield.ac.uk/leadership-management/cbp/the-use-of-best-practice-the-well-trodden-path-to-mediocrity Not only does adoption of so-called Best Practice lead to mediocrity. Transferring Best Practice ...
My Cranfield University story
My time at Cranfield University was characterised with a range of multifarious activities. I started my Environmental Engineering MSc in October 2017. My classmates were from different nationalities and with varying academic backgrounds and interests. ...
Is Carbon Capture Storage about to have its day?
By Professor Ben Anthony and Dr Peter Clough, Cranfield University. Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) have become the dirtiest words in the energy sustainability debate. The costs have appeared too great, the rewards too temporary. In the past two ...
Shoulder Surfing
Shoulder surfing is when someone is watching what you are doing over your shoulder, this can occur on the train, in a café, at the airport or in any public place. This is a common ...
CranSEDS
CranSEDS is Cranfield University’s local chapter of UKSEDS (UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space), made up of students who are passionate about Space Exploration and are looking to fulfil the challenge of ...
The Benefits of a Clear Desk
At the end of each day you should clear your desk. This means, for example, securely disposing of Post It notes, keeping written notes in a safe place, and ensuring that any removable media isn’t ...
Locking Your Device
How secure is your device? Are you able to use your device without having to worry about your data being compromised? Never leave devices unattended - the physical security of your device is important. If ...
Password Controls
Passwords – the last control that prevents malicious people from accessing everything that you have access to. It is a good idea to make your password a good one. Your password is valuable to different ...