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Wicked and Weird: How do we solve problems in one context with evidence from another?

Wicked and Weird: How do we solve problems in one context with evidence from another?

by Gemma Gatticchi | Jul 31, 2026 | Education, Storytelling

Some problems are far more difficult to solve than others. Development experts call these “wicked” problems: challenges that are so tangled up in incomplete, contradictory and constantly changing conditions, that a single fix rarely holds. South Africa has...
Research Communication: The first step towards real-world impact?

Research Communication: The first step towards real-world impact?

by Gemma Gatticchi | Jul 2, 2026 | Climate change, Education, Storytelling, Sustainability

At Beam, we aspire to communicate important information in a way that evokes emotions and changes decisions and actions for the better. This month we share an example of just how powerful creative storytelling can be. With this in mind, we have started our own journey...
Sparking smart habits: Six lessons on doing business for 2026

Sparking smart habits: Six lessons on doing business for 2026

by Gemma Gatticchi | Jan 27, 2026 | Storytelling

It is a new calendar year and soon a new year under the Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises loyalty, speed and strength, and when paired with the fire element (a combination which occurs only once every 60 years)...

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