It’s encouraging to see innovation in practice to look at an often forgotten part of the food production supply chain – agricultural waste. So much focus is given to the consumer journey and end user recycling. However, looking at the beginning of the process not only changes our thinking around all production, but supports those…
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Adrian Clarke is a Next Gen Philanthropist and iOi Founding Circle member. Here, as part of our series on the next generation of innovators, he discusses what he sees as the challenges they face, along with how education and philanthropy could equip them to take on this changing world. The world is changing at an…
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Back in April we brought you news of a workshop to launch our series on the next generation of inventors. This week the Imagination Architects are back to bring their designs to life. We’re so excited to see how the project has developed, and how inspirational the children’s involvement has been. The Imagination Architects project and…
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We were so inspired by this TEDx Talk from Shawn Brown of ‘Kids Invent Stuff‘. We’ve worked with Shawn on Lab projects such as our Rube Goldberg machine and jam-firing breakfast rocket! Here he’s talking about neurodiversity. It’s not only the inclusive aspect, but the celebratory message which something that’s so worth sharing. It’s through…
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Next in our series on young innovators is Sierra Leonean inventor, Kelvin Doe. His story is inspiring because it shows that resources are no barrier and local communities mean just as much as global ones. All you need to get started is curiosity, ambition and creativity. Born in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, in October 1996,…
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As part of our series on the next generation of innovators ahead of our Mega Maker Lab in August, we’re taking time to celebrate youth creativity. Here, we’re taking a look at how some of our most well-known, useful and everyday items were actually the product of young inventors with inquisitive minds. They show that…
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We found this research into how the next generation is using the library fascinating. It is perhaps a reflection of a general trend to a more fluid approach to work, learning and socialising. It will be interesting to see whether these tools are something the next generation must arm themselves with in order to flourish…
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We’ve been focusing on the next generation over the last few weeks, and this is a really exciting project on that theme. A lot of the time we’re teaching young people in order to make their futures better, and while we can’t future-proof that, this piece of art is using creativity to connect with it.…
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Next in our series on the next generation of young innovators and inventors, we’re looking at three youth-led projects tackling plastic waste. What we loved about all their stories was that they weren’t afraid to ask questions and above all, learn. Join us at our Mega Maker Lab this August for the chance to try out…
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Following our announcement of our Mega Maker Lab project, over the next few months we’re looking at the next generation of innovators. What better way to start than with poet Theresa Lola. In her new role as Young People’s Laureate for London she is helping young people reflect their experiences and create space for their…
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