“This post is about the transformation (a deliberately chosen word) of Panelfisa, a worker owned industrial manufacturing cooperative in the Basque Country.” @whatsthepont
Category Archives: Co-operative college
Over 50’s Social Entrepreneurs Bootcamp. Use voluntary early retirement payoffs for something different
“This might be my daftest idea yet. If it’s as obvious as I think, why isn’t it already happening in Wales?” @whatsthepont
Do Cooperative Schools Create a Cooperative Society?
“I should more beware of seeking simple answers to complex problems”
Launch of Working Together: Trade Union and Co-operative Innovations for Precarious Work 20.03.2018 #events #wales #coop
Launch of Working Together: Trade Union and Co-operative Innovations for Precarious Work 20th March 2018, 12-16.30 in the Main Hall at the Urdd, Cardiff. Two years ago we published a report on the scope for freelancers to come together through co-operatives, Not Alone, pointing to successful models around the world. Following the Taylor Review onContinue reading “Launch of Working Together: Trade Union and Co-operative Innovations for Precarious Work 20.03.2018 #events #wales #coop”
Book your space for the ‘Co-operative Women’s Voices’ event – 4.12.17, Cardiff hosted by @WalesCoOpCentre & @Coop_CollegeUK
A series of spaces for women in co-operatives to meet up and share experiences. This free event is on Monday 4th December 2017 (5.30pm – 8.00pm) at the Tramshed Tech in Cardiff City Centre and we’d love it if you can join us. What’s happening? There will be speakers to inspire us, drinks and nibbles,Continue reading “Book your space for the ‘Co-operative Women’s Voices’ event – 4.12.17, Cardiff hosted by @WalesCoOpCentre & @Coop_CollegeUK”
‘Working towards a cooperative university for the UK’ #coops #cooperative #education @Coop_CollegeUK
This article has been copied from The Times Higher Education website published by Joss Winn on 18th November 2017: ‘Last week, the Co-operative College hosted a conference in Manchester on Making the Co-operative University, with the intention of exploring its role in supporting and coordinating a federated model of cooperative higher education. It was inContinue reading “‘Working towards a cooperative university for the UK’ #coops #cooperative #education @Coop_CollegeUK”
One week to go until Co-ops & Mutuals Wales Education Event 08.04.17
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR A CO-OPERATIVE WALES? • Is there a need for Co-operative Education in Wales? • What would an excellent Co-operative Education system in Wales look like? • How can Co-operative Education engage communities and embrace adult learning? • Can curriculum development and teacher training be given a co-operative nudge? • What opportunitiesContinue reading “One week to go until Co-ops & Mutuals Wales Education Event 08.04.17”
SUSY videos showcase solidarity economy
Social Co-op Forum member, Pat Conaty, is currently working on a three-year ‘SUSY’ project, which has brought together 26 partners from 23 European territories. The project is focusing on the solidarity economy in the North West of England, the North East of England, Greater London and the South East of England, in addition to the Indian territoryContinue reading “SUSY videos showcase solidarity economy”
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