At the Institute of Imagination, picturing and creating our future is central to what we do. Where that strive for progress and discovery takes us is always a surprising journey. That’s why we found this list of the possible science stories of 2020 so fascinating. What’s on the horizon? How are bright and bold minds…
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Virtual Reality (VR) meeting Gen Z is like the clash of the titans when it comes to future work. Everyone’s got an opinion on how this generation evolved and where employment trends are going, but are we doing all we can to prepare them for it? This article from HR Technologist helpfully frames the ideas…
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Learning and play is one of our central themes and covers such a broad range of exciting ideas. However, this piece from The Conversation places it as fundamental to all human development, not merely a child’s learning. Behaviour can be copied and learned, but that’s just imitation. Play, on the other hand, allows for imagination…
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Fancy a dance? It seems you’re not the only one. Humans are always looking to place themselves in the past, present and future; to understand where we come from. It’s so exciting that dancing could provide a link between the innate behaviour of ourselves and our closest relatives. Finding a common trait like this can…
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It’s easy to let the conversation around the future of work become consumed with automation and AI; who’s replacing jobs and when? But this report from Raconteur looks at the sharp edge of trends that are affecting our workplaces today – and so are shaping that future. We were particularly interested in the persistent call…
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It probably comes as no surprise that our urban spaces are set up with industry in mind. Getting workers from one place to another is what keeps a city profitable, but what about its youngest inhabitants? We’ve been hearing about an inspiring project to empathise with these users from Child in the City, an independent…
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At iOi we’re passionate about interdisciplinary skills and promoting the value of learning as more than just for education. Our IM theme Learning and play explores this fascinating link. However, as this EdSurge podcasts shows us, the collaboration and experimentation that comes with music education can contribute to lifelong flourishing as well. If you were…
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As the UN says, “women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential.” We believe it’s vital to be part of the movement that recognises this and seeks to help everyone reach their potential by promoting gender equality – particularly in education. That’s why we’re so excited to…
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Sometimes imagination comes to life in the smallest places. Creating doesn’t have to be a grand overture; in fact, a book is perhaps the smallest space in which you’ll find infinite worlds. What we love about these book nook projects is that tiny, personal journey for the reader made real. In particular, the idea that…
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We can spend a lot of time thinking and discussing, but in the case of accessibility, those affected must be first on the list to consult. It’s important to keep this at the forefront of our minds even more when it comes to young people, who are often overlooked for their opinions. With STEAM still…
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