World Book Day: where could books lead you?

World Book Day: where could books lead you?

World Book Day: where could books lead you? As we celebrate World Book Day on 7th March, we look at how books, stories and reading have influenced the researchers we work with. Books that open up the world “At school, I loved English literature because books had the...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science “It is really important to have cultural and gender diversity in science,” says quantum physicist Associate Professor Jacqulinine Romero “Tackling the challenges facing our planet and society, from improving health to...
International Day of Education: Everyone has a right to education

International Day of Education: Everyone has a right to education

International Day of Education: Everyone has a right to education Education is a human right – everyone has the right to learn. This year, the theme of the United Nation’s International Day of Education on 24th January is ‘learning for lasting peace’, highlighting the...
Looking back on a year of success

Looking back on a year of success

Looking back on a year of success We kicked off 2023 with the publication of our 18th edition of Futurum Careers magazine – a bumper issue showcasing a wealth of interesting research and inspiring researchers in our redesigned and reimagined style. We love the visual...
Futurum teacher focus group – let’s chat!

Futurum teacher focus group – let’s chat!

Futurum teacher focus group – let’s chat! Maggie McWilliams and Sophie Capron taking part in Futurum’s teacher focus group, October 2023 (photo credit: Futurum Careers) At Futurum Careers, we pride ourselves in producing free resources that help teachers to motivate...
How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future? With the Royal Academy of Engineering’s National Engineering Day (1st November) focusing on the theme of engineering for sustainability, we take a look at some of the inspiring engineers we have worked with,...