Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

The education system in the UK is failing children across the country, with many considering it restrictive and archaic. New Schools, like the XP School in Doncaster, take an unconventional approach to education, aiming to help kids enjoy school and better equip them for the real world.

Pandemic-led changes in how we work and learn have exposed gaps in the UK’s education system, challenging employers and schools to consider how best to teach students and prepare them for the future. So, how can brands and businesses harness tech and partnerships to support young people?

Higher education has long acted as a gatekeeper to professional employment but online coding courses in India are challenging that path and offering another route to work. For students, the low costs, repayment structure, and shorter completion times make them a compelling alternative.

Meta has partnered with a French firm to launch an academy that will provide specialist training for metaverse-related jobs. The initiative comes as people look to Big Tech to not only shape digital frontiers but also prepare people with the skills they need to make the most of these spaces.