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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It probably comes as no surprise that the average worker loses their free and even paid holiday time to work. We love the phrase ‘time theft‘, and while these terms and initiatives like Australia’s Go Home On Time Day might appear extreme, it seems we need this push. After all, “time for anything other than…
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A thought-provoking BBC article from Tom Cassauwers charting the evolution of science fiction around the world. It serves to remind us that imagination and ideas about the future are universal, and, within this genre particularly, are an important outlet for revealing the struggles of the day. The sun has cooled down and Earth has become uninhabitable.…
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STEAM in action with a fantastic article from The Stage. James Doeser takes us through the explosion of collaborations between science and theatre. An element of daily life, like medicine, seems removed from ourselves and our understanding, despite us interacting with it constantly. We love how the article recognises the importance of finding ways to communicate…
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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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