Careers & Education Blog

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.

Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? Look no further!

With schools out for the summer, here is a range of fun activities to keep teenagers entertained, all with an educational theme.

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.

This blog provides tips for students to take care of their mental health during exam season.

Learn about the importance of vaccination for World Immunisation Week

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.

Imagine stepping into a space filled with young, ambitious students, all eager to explore careers in healthcare. This is the energy of HOSA – Future Health Professionals, an organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of medical professionals. Whether students dream of becoming pharmacists, paramedics, researchers, or healthcare innovators, HOSA provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, compete in events, and gain real-world experience. For many, it’s the first step on an exciting journey toward making a real impact on people’s lives.

At Futurum, we are passionate about opening students’ eyes to the huge range of exciting careers available. Whether you are interested in physics or photography, computers or culture, sports or space, history or health, the researchers and professionals we work with will show how your interests and hobbies can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

“Although science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are widely regarded as critical to national economies, so far most countries, no matter their level of development, have not achieved gender equality in STEM.” – United Nations

In this article, Dr Moustafa Haj Youssef and Dr Jahangir Wasim argue that building networks and gaining practical experience is just as important as learning business skills for aspiring entrepreneurs.

As we come to the end of another year, we look back on all we have achieved in 2024.