Middlesex-based chartered architect Archadia, like MYA, has been taking a considered and insightful look into the future post COVID-19. Their ‘isolation lessons’ have covered a number of key sectors, from care homes to education. One of their most original approaches has been isolation lesson 11, looking at the ‘Urban Realm’ – some simple but innovative […]
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Catering for the ‘New Normal’
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Read moreThe Future of Design Post COVID-19
MYA’s Head of Studio, Catherine Francis, takes a look at historic influences on design, and the potential ‘new world’ that we may find ourselves in post COVID-19. Read the full article, published on Wednesday 22nd April 2020, here: © MYA – The Future of Design Post COVID-19 – Catherine Francis
Read More about The Future of Design Post COVID-19Marriott International Launches Global Cleanliness Council: COVID-19
In an effort to tackle the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, international hotel brand, Marriot, will soon be rolling out a “multi-pronged platform to elevate its cleanliness, standards and hospitality norms and behaviours”. There is a huge emphasis on new technologies, which will revolutionise the housekeeping function. Marriot’s efforts in tackling the coronavirus echo those of MYA. […]
Read More about Marriott International Launches Global Cleanliness Council: COVID-19Hazel Challenged a Chef!
With an abundance of leftover roast lamb from Easter, and limited larder resources, Hazel wanted to know whether she could make pastry for pasties using self-raising flour. Find out how here: Hazel – ‘Self-raising’ Lamb Pasty (14.04.20)
Read More about Hazel Challenged a Chef!Predicting The High Street Fallout of COVID-19
In a summary of an interview given by esteemed chef Yotam Ottolenghi on BBC Radio 4 this morning, his comments were stark: “The biggest worry that we have is rent. When corona started and we were asked to close our doors, which is totally understandable because of safety, nobody really addressed the issue of the […]
Read More about Predicting The High Street Fallout of COVID-19Costs of Coronavirus to Independent Schools
“As the economic fallout from the pandemic begins to bite, there are fears that a number of smaller independent schools, which are already struggling, will be driven out of business.” The Guardian’s Education Correspondent, Sally Weal describes in detail the unique challenges that the country’s independent education sector is now facing, in light of the […]
Read More about Costs of Coronavirus to Independent SchoolsChallenge A Chef Hits the Press!
A huge thank you to Hattie Ellis of Hastings Independent Press for publishing an article on our scheme: https://tinyurl.com/vcz6v8k You can Challenge A Chef today! Just send your ingredients to: challengeachef@mya-consulting.co.uk Check our news feed for previous happy challengers! https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/news/
Read More about Challenge A Chef Hits the Press!Stroud-based Snow Business lends its 3D printing capacity
Local company famous for creating world-renowned snow and winter special effects, Snow Business, have joined the fight against COVID-19, volunteering their 3D printers. They have turned their hands to printing parts for much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the NHS. Read Matty Airey’s full article in the Stroud News & Journal, published 2nd April […]
Read More about Stroud-based Snow Business lends its 3D printing capacityBecky from the Cotswolds Challenged a Chef!
Becky’s selection of ingredients were a replacement for her twin girls’ free school meals. She wanted something healthy, and fun to make with them both. See Becky’s recipes here: Becky from the Cotswolds (01.04.20)
Read More about Becky from the Cotswolds Challenged a Chef!Coronavirus: Food crisis looms as farms idle and countries hoard supplies
A stark warning of things to come if we don’t take collective steps! Read the full article from CNBC’s Huileng Tan, published on Monday 30th March: https://tinyurl.com/s5dfee5
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