Quantum computing and the future of education

Navigating opportunities and challenges Quantum computing represents a shift in how we process information, rooted not in classical binary…

John Moravec

Dr. John Moravec is an education futurist exploring bold ideas to reinvent how we learn, teach, and thrive in a future shaped by constant change. Read more…

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Does the modern university end at AI?

AI Trends in Higher Education,” hosted by Emerald Publishing and the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL), March…

John Moravec

Dr. John Moravec is an education futurist exploring bold ideas to reinvent how we learn, teach, and thrive in a future shaped by constant change. Read more…

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Pre-active higher education leadership for a world in disruption

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting the closing keynote at the International Meeting on Educational Innovation and…

John Moravec

Dr. John Moravec is an education futurist exploring bold ideas to reinvent how we learn, teach, and thrive in a future shaped by constant change. Read more…

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Manifesto 25: A blueprint for reclaiming education

January 1, 2025 marks the official release of Manifesto 25, a visionary document calling for urgent action to transform…

Education Futures

Education Futures is a global research and innovation consultancy dedicated to rethinking the future of education. Our mission is to spark new conversations, inspire bold ideas, and design fresh pathways for learners, educators, and communities to thrive in a rapidly evolving society.

Manifesto 25

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What the GEFRI data tells us that we didn’t expect

How ready is the world for the future of education? The Global Education Futures Readiness Index (GEFRI) provides the…

The very ground is being rewritten by the force of creative upheaval

Break the rules that break us

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Quantum computing and the future of education

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