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The legacy of BBC Micro

Read the report exploring the BBC's Computer Literacy Project, the resulting BBC Micro computer and its subsequent influence on computing culture in Britain.

Digital pioneers waiting to be switched on

"Our children are being taught how to use digital things – but not how to make them."

Geoff Mulgan
20/05/2012

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Co-production catalogue

Our new catalogue brings together some inspiring examples of collaborative public services in action

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Challenge Prizes

Find out more about the new Centre for Challenge Prizes and recap on the launch event

About us

Nesta is the UK’s innovation foundation. We help people and organisations bring great ideas to life. We do this by providing investments and grants and mobilising research, networks and skills.

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Hack yourself

This Hot Topics event focused on quantified self - measuring, logging and sharing metrics on physical and mental wellbeing. Recap on the event and contribute to the discussion here.