Celebrating the positive impact that the internet has had on our lives
We think the internet is amazing. It has the potential to make a positive difference to our own lives, the lives of those around us and the world we live in too.
It offers something for everyone – young or old, introvert or extravert, technology savvy or technology shy. The internet doesn’t care who we are or what we do. It’s just there for us, whenever we need it. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach – you can use it your way. It’s an amazing resource and something we believe that everyone should be able to experience, enjoy and benefit from.
An outdoor street gallery exhibition - Heading for Wigan and Leigh from 24th May
When used as a force for good, the internet has the potential to make a positive difference to all our lives.
Through a series of interesting and thought-provoking insights and images, the Our Digital Planet exhibition highlights the broad and far-reaching impact the internet is having. Whether it’s helping to improve health, education or employment prospects, reducing feelings of social isolation, helping us to campaign for good causes or championing democracy across whole nations, the internet has opened up a wealth of opportunities for individuals, communities and organisations the world over.Take a look at our latest tour blog posts:
- Who supports the Digitally Excluded in the long term?
- The story of Ron
- Day 1 (for me) of Nominet Trust’s “Our Digital Planet” Exhibition
(Bristol blog posts courtesy of John Popham)
The internet
allows people with mental health problems to help themselves and
help each other by providing invaluable information and extensive support networks
of people suffering similar issues.
Taking creativity to another level
Digital media adds a new dimension to creativity, enabling shared enjoyment the world over – whether it’s renowned artworks, attention-grabbing visual art or even more eye-catching graffiti knitting stunts...
© Knit the City's Parliament Square Phone Box Cosy by
Lauren O'Farrell
The internet is an essential tool for active citizens. It brings people together, helping us to
build connections and take action to improve our own lives and our communities too.
Photo courtesy of reppans/Almay
A whole world of alternative opportunities
These days, the
concept of active employment no longer means having to have a ‘9 to 5’ job. The
internet has opened up a world of alternative opportunities for everyone.
Image courtesy of Nominet
Useful information used for common good
‘Open data’ websites and applications can benefit both individuals and communities. And they are helping to shape and deliver a wealth of public support services across the UK.
Other handy open data applications enable you to find your nearest post box – complete with last collection time – and even the location of the nearest public toilets when you’re suddenly caught short.
The internet has transformed the lives of many disabled people. Finding information, networking with friends, getting and giving support, and sharing experiences are all now easier if you are online.
Photo courtesy of Jason Wilsher-Mills
Digital technology is changing the way young people become economically and socially active – and dramatically changing the world that they are growing up in too...
Photo courtesy of Marble KING (UK) www.marbleking.co.uk
Brian Smith's image Cloud Computing, takes centre stage among all the entries to our photo competition, which invited members of the public to share what the internet means to them.
Brian's image provides a view on the world from Brian’s alfresco office – where he enjoys a pleasant afternoon working in the sunshine while listening to digital radio all thanks to the internet.
Locations & dates
Find us in Wigan:
Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1UGTour locations & dates:
7th November - 26th November
What’s going on in Wigan and Leigh...
During the exhibition visitors who have never used the internet, or those who are not so confident, will have the opportunity to get online with guided and friendly support from social media experts to local organisations including Wigan Council, Wigan and Leigh Homes and other key partners including local voluntary and community organisations.
As well as drop-in internet sessions, people can also get involved in a variety of activities designed to help explore the internet with confidence. With support from local and national organisations, the activities are all designed to help people get more out of the internet and will include amongst others:
· Advice on getting started with the internet
· Practical support on setting up & using email, online transactions, contacting the council or support agencies
· Using the internet to find and apply a job
If you’ve never used the internet, want to gain more confidence in using it or you’re simply interested in finding out more, then pop along to Our Digital Planet and have a chat with Nominet Trust’s friendly team of internet volunteers.
The internet station will be open every day, 10.30 – 4pm.What the internet means to you
And the winner is...
Brian Smith from Tullibody, Clackmannanshire.
Brian beat of hundred's of entries to win the photo competition we ran ahead of the Our Digital Planet exhibition, with Blipfoto.The winning image entitled Cloud Computing provides a view on the world from Brian’s alfresco office – where he enjoys a pleasant afternoon working in the sunshine while listening to digital radio all thanks to the internet. The photograph provides a powerful, simple and very candid portrayal of just how the internet is changing the way we live and interact with our surroundings.
Brian will
now see his image take centre stage at the Our Digital Planet exhibition, alongside other evocative
images depicting a range of areas where the internet has positively affected
our lives.All entries can be viewed on the Blipfoto site
SHORTLISTED: Learning Origami
Photo submitted by Charlie Jourdan currently living in Belgium.Shortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition.
SHORTLISTED: Skyping Grandma
Photo submitted by Clair Guinaudeau from Lincolnshire, but currently living in Normandy, France.Shortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition
WINNER: Cloud computing
Photo submitted by Brian Smith from Tullybody, Scotland.Shortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition.
SHORTLISTED: Beer, Wifi, netbook
Photo submitted by Peter Goodbody from LiverpoolShortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition
SHORTLISTED: A lifeline to the outside world
Photo submitted by Bruce Chadwick from Nantwich, Cheshire Bruce Chadwick and currently working in Iraq.Shortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition
SHORTLISTED: Neighbours can help
Photo submitted by John Pickin and taken by Chris Callow from SheffieldShortlisted in the Our Digital Planet photo competition
About Nominet Trust
Nominet Trust brings together, invests in and supports people committed to using the internet to create social and economic value.
To find out more, visit, www.nominettrust.org.uk
Nominet Trust thanks the following organisations for their support during this tour:
