As part of our focus on empathy, here we’re looking at the power of uncertainty with an article from The CUT, New York Magazine‘s female-focused website and blog. Despite a general trend towards knowing one’s mind and the freedom that losing unnecessary baggage brings, Kristin Wong explores how it’s actually accepting the unknown which leads to…
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We love talking about those inspiring learning in young people, so we were particularly excited to read this article about the London teacher named best in the world earlier this year. Andria Zafirakou is an art teacher with an unconventional approach; a departure from the more common strategy of teaching core subjects with rigorous structure…
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We’ve long-admired the prolific and seemingly effortless Icelandic creative spirit, but perhaps never questioned how a country so small produces so much. Now, a study by a group of University of Kansas psychologists is looking into what’s behind the remote island’s creativity. What’s exciting about their findings is that rather than what we see as dramatic…
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From May to August on Imagination Matters, we’re focusing on the theme of Empathy. Imagination helps us put ourselves in the minds of others, see things from their perspective and consider how our actions impact them. We’re delighted to share an article from our Imaginator for Empathy, Dame Darcey Bussell, DBE. Read her thoughtful examination…
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