There is growing evidence of the importance of imagination in supporting wellbeing. Although perhaps often overlooked, imagination can have an incredible impact on our general happiness. Imagination helps us to escape the day-to-day, to have fun, to envision future possibilities and to explore different perspectives. It is a crucial aspect of goal setting, meaning that…
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For us, imagination is the space between what we’re told and what we can do. It’s how we get from what is to what is possible. We’ve talked recently about how creativity protects and strengthens us, and there’s always space to exercise our imaginations. Explore some ideas and tips from Edutopia on how to promote…
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The discussion around mindfulness and its benefits is ever-present. However, giving ourselves the space to develop with a sole purpose, and understanding that as a goal in itself, is the difficult first step. In this original article for Imagination Matters, we explore how a project with a relatively simple premise can be a guide to…
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We’re always championing the cause of inclusive learning and representation for all, so we love hearing about these small yet instrumental efforts to change how we interact with our world. Bringing more women in science, and other under-represented groups, to the fore in the information powerhouse that is Wikipedia can only increase inspiration and aspiration.…
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Technology has fuelled some of our greatest advances as a society, and provides countless aids for learning and creativity. But what if we’re switching off when we switch on? Moya Sarner of The Guardian talks to digital advocate and campaigner, Belinda Parmar, about technology’s seemingly unstoppable hold, and why access isn’t necessarily progress. In Belinda…
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We know that creativity lifts mood, boosts productivity and has proven benefits for mental health. What we don’t know is how or why. BBC Arts Get Creative is helping to host a mass survey to discover more about this link. We thought this was a great opportunity to share a study we can all take…
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Falling asleep. Easy for some, a nightmare for others – it’s something we all (at least try to) do. Funded by a foundation set up by US tech billionaire Bill Gates, a University of Cambridge neuroscience team is looking at the journey to unconsciousness. We were intrigued by the idea that this transition, rather than…
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Happy World Book Day to all our Imagination Matters readers. On this day of celebration for the wonderful worlds, characters and plots that have burst into the world from the imaginations of authors throughout the ages, what better person to hear from but Dame Jacqueline Wilson, award-winning author and former Children’s Laureate (and someone who…
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In this article on The Conversation, Valerie van Mulukom of Coventry University explains the science behind how different types of imagination fuel creativity. We love the idea that we can feed different ways of thinking through play, practice and experience. Whether you get mesmerised by Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night or Albert Einstein’s theories…
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Take a look at Robert David Jaffee’s honest and thought-provoking speech. Here, he tells us about his journey through mental illness and using imagination to overcome its challenges. Einstein famously said that “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” He was of course correct, but when Einstein made that statement, he had accrued a sufficient amount…
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In this article, found on The Guardian Higher Education network, David Reed, Director of Generation Change explores alternative ways to prepare students for higher education, which could reduce costs and have a wider benefit to local communities. We thought this was an interesting exploration of alternative learning methods and a good analysis of how study, life…
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