First Five

Badge Nation

In the final episode of First Five, we round out the new Real Ideas teams speaking with Abigail Ali and Ed Hart from Badge Nation. Digital badges are a growing sector having a huge impact on the lives of real people and it is that impact that is what really excites this team. Listen in to hear about the work they are doing, the direction they are taking and ways they can make a difference to you.

Nature and Neighbourhoods

In this episode of First Five, we are joined by Amy Cooper and Ed Whitelaw from new business unit, Nature & Neighbourhoods – a team dedicated to community, environmental and  heritage businesses. Today we discuss the importance of their work in the blue and green economies especially around Plymouth and being small enough to manage, big enough to matter. Listen in to hear more about the real difference they are making.

Pathways

In this episode of First Five, we are pleased to welcome Leanne Llewellyn and Paul Baxter from Real Pathways team – the unit responsible for helping people find their way. They discuss how their works crosses over with all the other business units, with a method of support that has been part of the Real Ideas DNA since day one. It is this method, this process of helping people to start something which is the exciting news they want to share. Listen in to hear about how Real Pathways is helping people find their own way.

Immersive

In this episode of First Five, we will be speaking with Maddie Hall and Gary Futcher from the newly announced Real Immersive team. Leading the team with their production and education specialisms, Maddie and Gary will be discussing the exciting new world of AR, VR & Immersive technology and the opportunities they bring, especially to their new HQ at Market Hall in Devonport. Listen in to hear about some of the exciting developments happening in this burgeoning sector.

RAMP – Real, Art, Make, Print

In this episode of First Five, we will be speaking the Francesca Hawkesworth, Programme and Exhibitions Lead for Real Ideas business unit, RAMP – Real, Art, Make, Print. With the restructure at Real Ideas, the team at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard are reimagining what their space looks and feels like. A new name, a new focus, and a new sense of purpose are all on the agenda. Listen in to find out about this new direction with print and community at its heart.