Careers & Education Blog

Happy New Year from Futurum!

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…?

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

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

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.

Summer holiday activities for teens

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.

Misinformation: what it is and how to spot it

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.

Discovering the World of Healthcare Through HOSA

Discovering the World of Healthcare Through HOSA

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.