Policy & Impact
The dramatic advances in brain-science research over the last 20 years have led to insights and implications for an increasingly wider area of society - politics, business and most intriguingly, education.
In addition to primary research, the Institute for the Future of the Mind acts as a hub, drawing together evidence from all aspects of the brain-sciences and ensuring that it is accessible to decision makers throughout learning and education. The unique funding structure of the Institute for the Future of the Mind means we have been able to develop strategic partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders in learning and education (pdf) and impact directly on educational policy and practice.
Parliamentary Activities
Politicians and policy makers are increasingly looking towards insights from cognitive and neuroscience research to inform their decision-making. The IFM is exploring how insights from scientific research can be used more effectively to inform education policy and practice in areas as diverse as well-being, creativity, teacher-training and early-years provision.
Learning and Education practice
With the increasing convergence of psychology and neuroscience research, we are seeing exciting explorations at the boundary between brain, mind and behaviour with direct relevance to learning and education. This section reviews the work of the Institute in stimulating active exchange between brain-science researchers and education practitioners.
Related Media
A key challenge for educationalists is finding accessible and relevant insights from brain-science research. This section provides links to articles, videos and webpages on emerging ideas within the field of 'Brain, Mind and Education'.