Notes on building, systems & learning
Notes from the work
Ideas get more useful
when they leave the notebook.
Field notes on building systems, learning from people and the moments that change how I think about the work.
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Latest note
2 March 2026
One brief, 21 ways to rethink learning
What judging Knowunity’s track at HackLondon 2026 taught me about motivation, personalisation and building for students.
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Archive
3 earlier essays
Potential doesn’t wait for credentials
What joining Knowunity at 16 taught me about responsibility, learning in public and becoming ready by doing the work.
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Back where it started, just months later
What returning to Preston College taught me about near-peer advice, making opportunities visible and listening to students properly.
7 min read
First place, three disciplines, one team
How three Preston College students won a Level 4 and 5 digital skills competition across cybersecurity, innovation and data analysis.
7 min read