Our staff and members contribute to the growing discussion on modernising democracy. Discover some of our recent contributions here.
Values of openness, fairness, internationalism, equality and participation are at the core of our work. For us, Beyond the Rules is about bringing democracy beyond government and beyond the public sector. In this sense, it’s more than a project or a programme – it's about getting to the heart of democracy.
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On Saturday 5 December, the Adur and Worthing Climate Assembly concluded its work. Our team share their initial reflections.
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Our reflections on our panel event on The Future of AI in Scotland
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"Organisations like Demsoc are leading the way for youth to be given not a voice, but a microphone, so our voices are heard on the issues that personally affect us." Read Anah's blog to find out more about the #PowerOfYouth!
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Ling is a designer, maker and coder interested in how people interact with the built environment and wearable technology. Her work involves devising workshops in which she guides participants on how to use wearable technology as a tool to explore issues such as air quality and perceptions of safety in a city.
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What happens when a service design approach is used to bring people together to make decisions about the use of a street? Find out how this approach was used in Dundee.
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Pandora, network & delivery manager and group facilitator for the Adur & Worthing Climate Assembly reflects on the initial journey of a fully online Climate Assembly.
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This blog post outlines some of the key considerations for taking citizen participation to the next level in climate action.
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We were commissioned by The Data Lab and the Scottish Government to design and deliver a public engagement programme, the findings from which will inform the development of the AI Strategy for Scotland.
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