Rarely do patents impact the political discourse of a nation. But Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek's case against the German part of the European patent for the grain teff is one example. Ethiopia is trying to regain control over this crop, which is vital for the country's export market and the livelihood of its farmers.

For global brand consultancy Pentagram, sustainability has become a core practice largely due to the efforts of partner Naresh Ramchandani, whose charity Do the Green Thing campaigns for more environmentally aware branding and advertising practices. Amy Sandys reports.

The 30% Club was founded in 2010 by then-CEO of Newton Investment Management and current head of personal investing at Legal & General, Dame Helena Morrissey. Managed by social enterprise Women Ahead, its voluntary, business-led approach uses mentors to empower women to get ahead in sport and business.

Numerous stories in popular culture focus on the meeting of two people, whether clandestine or otherwise. Many have happy endings, and some do not – but one which did capture the imagination of many readers, and continues to do so today, is Victorian poet Robert Browning’s dedication to his future wife, Elizabeth Barrett. Written in 1845, the ode, named Meeting At Night, highlights the romanticism and intrigue of an engagement between two people. It is these feelings on which the first annual Me

Digital communications and groundbreaking technology have helped to preserve Iraq’s cultural heritage while the country remains a battleground. Amy Sandys reports on the Mosul Museum’s new digital offering and a unique way of curating a digital museum.

Time Out’s longstanding presence in London and 107 other cities stems from its original mission and adherence to the values its audiences hold dear. Amy Sandys delves into the archives, and modern rebrand, of the global magazine

Whilst for many acts the concluding chapter of their career is closed by the release of a press statement citing ‘creative and personal differences’ or death, the true send off usually lies in their last ever work. When the time comes for a group or act to call it a day they are more than likely tired, resentful and or emotionally damaged, a set of circumstance which occasionally leads to some of their greatest material.

Following the February release of their self-titled debut album, Theme Park’s gig at the Joiners Arms last Tuesday was the second in their 11 day tour.

From London to Lima, Paris to Phnom-Penh, the makers of ‘Life In A Day’ used 80,000 YouTube clips to create a montage of occurrences on the 24th July 2010. The idea of a reactionary capture was fresh, but what was viewed by many as corporate branding placed on the film may have damaged the genial message underlying the creation and led the viewer to wonder…well, what was really the point?

Catchy but not commercial, chilled out but never boring, Newton – along with up-and-coming support act Sam Brookes, proved that size of act does not matter. Instead, it’s how well you work with your surroundings.