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There are ghosts we all carry. Mine is a former Australian barista who, three weeks prior to me moving across to the other side of the world, decided one random Sunday at 7am - without any warning - that a load of issues had suddenly popped up. It wasn’t about her...
Money troubles in universities and colleges: Choppy waters or a perfect storm?
There’s something oddly comforting about “the way things have always been done.” But let’s be real — the world’s changed, and a lot of real estate delivery hasn’t. For 20+ years, there have been some global corporates that have stuck to the same formula: one big...
The corporate dinosaurs eating their young
After working from home, many young people felt uneasy about returning to the office. In response, forward-thinking companies are reimagining the office experience
In an era defined by hyper-connectivity, mobile capital, and intensifying competition between cities, the criteria for what makes a place “investable” continues to evolve. Traditional indicators – the likes of infrastructure pipelines, GDP forecasts, transport...
The world of work has changed. Young professionals are no longer just looking for a job, they’re searching for a workplace that is purposeful. They want to work for companies that care about their people and their impact. And that’s why B Corp values are resonating so...
Dear diary, I won’t claim to be the spokesperson for my fellow Gen-Zers, but I know many of us often feel like we’re winging it. Not just occasionally, but most of the time. “Fake it till you make it” isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s practically a survival tactic. As...
Why it’s time for our housebuilders to think like placemakers. Let’s start with the obvious: housing is in crisis. Most agree we need more of it – 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament, in case you haven’t been listening. The government’s blueprint is bold,...
Research has shown that in recent years, class attendance in some UK Universities has fallen dramatically, and it’s an issue which is also causing concern internationally. So, what’s going on? In a Times Higher Education study carried out in 2022, most academics...
Dear Diary, Part. 2: Still delulu, slightly more solulu. There’s this unspoken assumption that being Gen Z automatically makes you a digital oracle. Yes, I did grow up with the internet and gadgets, but I also remember a time when I wasn’t using tech 24/7. I remember...
It’s coming up to three years since I joined the real estate industry. I’ve learnt a lot in the city compared to life back home in sleepy Suffolk. My frustration has grown from the incompetence, my own and others, but so too has my love of the industry. I haven’t...
My generation grew up with the US as the global hegemony. They’ve had the largest army, the newest technologies, the most famous brands, the reserve currency and simply the most influence in the world. Since most people alive have lived in a US-dominated world, it’s...