The Future Laboratory

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Stat: Confidence in university degrees hits record low as value debate deepens

An inquiry into England’s student loan system begins on Tuesday (2 June) amid rising doubts over the value of university degrees, as a new British Social Attitudes survey shows that 34% of people believe a degree is not worth the time and money, up from 14% in 2005.

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Fashion

Highsnobiety and Google Pixel back the next generation of fashion…

Highsnobiety and Google Pixel have unveiled the Pixel Institute of Fashion and Technology (PIFT), a new interdisciplinary programme designed to support the next generation of creative entrepreneurs.

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Marketing & Branding

Stat: The marketing industry has an ageism problem

Marketing has a youth bias problem. Data from Marketing Week’s 2024 Career and Salary Survey of more than 3,000 UK marketers reveals that 70.2% are aged between 26 and 45, showing a lack of senior talent in the industry.

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Technology

Education in 2030: Neo-Knowledge Exchanges

With hyper-connected living and longer lifespans questioning the relevance of traditional schooling, we look forward to 2030 when education exists in new realms.

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Retail

FaceGym’s personal training goes virtual

The non-invasive facial workouts are hosted online, led by facial personal trainers.

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Climate Adaptation and Resource Scarcity

Dyson’s engineering challenges for kids in lockdown

Dyson has created a series of science and engineering tasks to help children stay entertained during lockdown.

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Colliding Technologies

Co-economy Childcare

With the sharing economy disrupting many of the pillars of adult life, brands are now turning their attention to the ways it can positively affect child-rearing.