Careers & Education Blog
Celebrating women in STEM
“Although science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are widely regarded as […]
Bring classroom learning into the real world and bring real-world careers into the classroom!
For many students, translating the curriculum to a real-world career in STEM is challenging […]
Happy New Year from Futurum!
At Futurum, we were working from home before it was cool (and before it became necessary in 2020). […]
Do you have a question for…?
One thing Futurum can guarantee is that the research shared on our website will always pose thought-provoking questions…
Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow
Could you be a future engineer? Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (10th – 14th November 2025) aims to inspire young people to consider a career in engineering. We have worked with a wealth of engineers who want to share their stories and show you what you could achieve with a career in engineering!
Using nature and technology to create works of art
Now that we are a few weeks into the new academic year here in the UK, alarm clocks are reliably on repeat, timetables have been memorised, and goals are being set for the year ahead. You might be thinking about how you can do things differently this year and how you will ‘give things a go’ by stepping out of your all too easy comfort zone.
Classroom resources for the new school year
Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? Look no further!
Summer holiday activities for teens
With schools out for the summer, here is a range of fun activities to keep teenagers entertained, all with an educational theme.
Looking for a job? Understanding how you make career decisions can help
In this article, Professor Julia Yates, an organisational psychologist at City St George’s, University of London, discusses psychology approaches for school and university leavers looking to find a job.
Caring for your mental health during exam season
This blog provides tips for students to take care of their mental health during exam season.
Valuing vaccines for World Immunisation Week
Learn about the importance of vaccination for World Immunisation Week
Misinformation: what it is and how to spot it
Earlier this year, Meta announced that they would be getting rid of fact-checking on all of their social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. With these platforms no longer taking responsibility for protecting their users from misleading and inaccurate information, it is now more important than ever for each of us to know how to sort fact from fiction.