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  1. Creativity is the engine of innovation – and universities keep it running 

    Britain’s skills debate is shifting.  The apprenticeship system is being refocused, with greater emphasis on opportunities for young people and stronger prioritisation of technical skills such as AI, digital technology and engineering. That shift reflects a legitimate concern: ensuring the next generation has the capabilities needed for a rapidly changing economy. But as policymakers refine the country’s skills strategy, there is a risk that one …

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    Prof Katie Normington
  2. The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation Journey

    What started as a small university-funded initiative in 2019 has now delivered over 120 projects and collaborated with industry giants like BBC, Unilever, Matt Collishaw, Canary Wharf, Wates and Mozilla. Studio KT1 was meant to last three years, but it thrived during a global pandemic, launched an award-winning pop-up, and became a profitable, student-powered creative agency. Over five years, it has evolved from an experiment into a sustainable b…

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  3. Middlesex’s innovative platforming of ‘Pro-localism’ through The Newham Plays

    In our latest ‘Innovators’ blog, Dr James Kenworth provides insight into the way Middlesex University is preserving creativity in the higher education sector and in local communities through ‘Pro – localism’ and experience-building opportunities. “The Newham Plays create cultural participation opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds. The series has become a significant proponent of Middlesex’s strategy, and aims to catalyse ‘inclu…

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