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There is no such thing as a baby pacemaker. For children with an irregular heartbeat, the only option is an adult device. That’s why when baby Sarah was born with a heart defect; she had an adult pacemaker wedged into her stomach because there wasn’t enough room in her chest. As her body grows, she ... Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/why-is-paediatric-medical-technology-stuck-in-the-stone-age) ##### [January 06, 2019 • 2 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/How-willing-are-you-to-believe-everything-you-hear.jpeg) How willing are you to believe everything you hear? The phrase “Fake News” has become very popular recently thanks to its involvement in certain political campaigns. But it is a real issue for companies whose industry is being hurt by the false rumours being spread about it. This is especially an issue when it comes to renewable electricity ... 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Since the dawn of our nomadic ancestors, farming has continued to rapidly evolve. Due to industrialisation, technological advances and the continuous rise of our global population, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to increase productivity. Our local farmers are being put under constant ... Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/is-something-holding-you-back-from-buying-organic-produce) ##### [November 20, 2018 • 2 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/What%E2%80%99s-the-next-environmental-consumer-movement-Evocco.jpeg) What’s the next environmental consumer movement? The drive to reduce our Carbon Footprint and protect our environment has been heavily documented in recent times. Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States and co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 is one of the more renowned figures in promoting environmental awareness. “Change ... Innovation, Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/whats-the-next-environmental-consumer-movement) ##### [November 06, 2018 • 2 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/windfarmoffshore.jpg) How can renewables ever fully replace fossil fuels? “We are putting the equivalent of 4 Hiroshima atomic bombs of pollution into the atmosphere every second” – Eddie O’Connor, founder and CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power. Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/how-can-renewables-ever-fully-replace-fossil-fuels) ##### [November 06, 2018 • 2 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Children-are-not-small-adults.png) Children are not small adults Does it seem logical to dress a child in adult clothes or to expect a child to walk in adult sized shoes? No? Well why not? Because we understand that children are not small adults, they require clothing and shoes depending on their size. These are just two of the simplest things in life that ... Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/children-are-not-small-adults) ##### [November 06, 2018 • 2 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SustainabilityLaunchpadWordcloud.png) Sustainability Launchpad 2018 – Change for the Future This year marks the 5th year of our Sustainability Launchpad in collaboration with UCD Engineering and the Energy Institute. We have more teams than ever this year thanks to the massive uptake of the programme. Over 60 engineering masters students are working together, to challenge the ordinary and ... Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/sustainability-launchpad-2018-change-for-the-future) ##### [November 01, 2018 • 3 min read Sustainability Launchpad: Big ideas for the biggest problems This autumn marks the fifth anniversary of our Sustainability Launchpad. We created the first programme in 2013 with UCD’s Professor Tom Brazil who was a curious, highly regarded and respected academic. Our aim is to not only to educate but to create change, set seeds and to innovate. Sadly, Tom ... Innovation, Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/sustainability-launchpad-big-ideas-for-the-biggest-problems) ##### [July 23, 2018 • 1 min read Why apply for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards? You see a problem in the world, so you set out to find a solution. Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/why-apply-for-the-cartier-womens-initiative-awards) ##### [July 13, 2018 • 1 min read Calling Female Founders! Application briefing for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards UpThink in association with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ would like to invite you to a briefing session about the 2019 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards. Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/calling-female-founders-application-briefing-for-the-cartier-womens-initiative-awards) ##### [April 07, 2018 • 2 min read Industry 4.0: How will we work? Here we are, standing on the edge of the fourth industrial revolution and we’re all trying to figure this out. Never before has an industrial revolution had the potential to disrupt the global economy like this one. Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/industry-4-0-how-will-we-work) ##### [March 28, 2018 • 2 min read Who is your future customer? Avocado toast, renting vs buying and a daily flat white: everyone loves to talk about Millennials and what they’re spending their money on. But, Millennials are growing up and becoming old news. Who is the future customer? Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/who-is-your-future-customer) ##### [November 21, 2017 • 1 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ambiguity.jpg) The art of entrepreneurship “Get used to feeling comfortable with ambiguity.” — CONOR HANLEY, CEO OF FIRE1 A simple message. But, can we sit with it? Can we play with it? How comfortable do you really feel not knowing, not being in control? All sensible people keep things in control, don’t they? I ask myself this while ... Innovation](https://upthink.works/thinking/the-art-of-entrepreneurship) ##### [November 14, 2017 • 3 min read ![](https://upthink.works/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/circularity.png) Is your business model circular? WITH SUSTAINABILITY COMES CIRCULARITY Our ‘take, make and dispose’ economic model is breaking our planet – bad for us and bad for business. Climate change is now a part of life. Permanent migration and food shortages are upon us…unless we embrace the opportunities the circular economy offers us. Circular Economy](https://upthink.works/thinking/is-your-business-model-circular) ##### [October 24, 2017 • 3 min read Is intrapreneurship part of your growth strategy? To create change, we need to learn how to develop a growth mind-set. It’s a skill! 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