Beyond the Classroom: Education in an Intelligent Age @ IDEALondon
Join us for the next session of Deeptech Futures, a monthly series from UCL Engineering, supported by AlbionVC and Cooley LLP, and hosted at IDEALondon.
This time, we’re exploring Beyond the Classroom: Education in an Intelligent Age. As emerging technologies such as AI and VR move further into classrooms, universities, training environments, and online learning platforms, the question is no longer just what these tools can do, but how they should be designed, adopted, and evaluated.
From AI-supported teaching to immersive learning environments, education is becoming a major testbed for how new technologies shape human development. What does it take for these tools to improve learning outcomes, widen access, and support teachers, rather than simply adding another layer of complexity?
What you'll get out of it
Hear from researchers and founders working at the intersection of education, emerging technology, and real-world implementation
Understand how AI and VR are being applied across learning environments, from universities to digital platforms
Explore what makes new education technologies genuinely useful, usable, and evidence-based
Gain insight into the design, access, and adoption challenges shaping the next era of education
Speakers
John Mitchell – Professor of Communication Systems Engineering and Co-Director of the Centre for Engineering Education
Matthew Pryor – Founder of Graffinity and UCL CDI alum
Moderator: Dr Rob Thompson, Vice-Dean (Enterprise), UCL Engineering
About the series
Deeptech Futures: Conversations at the edge of what's possible, supported by AlbionVC and Cooley LLP, opens the door between research excellence at UCL Engineering and London’s innovation ecosystem at IDEALondon. Each month we explore new themes, from robotics and XR to climate tech and health, designed to spark debate, share insights, and connect people who might just build the next big thing together.
About UCL Engineering
With ten departments spanning activity from cybersecurity to biofuels, synthetic tissues to international trade, UCL Engineering is one of the most diverse Engineering faculties in Europe. As part of UCL, London’s Global University, it crosses boundaries to work with other disciplines, universities, and cultures.
About IDEALondon
IDEALondon is UCL Engineering’s home for ambitious founders in the heart of Shoreditch, run by WilbeLAB. We bring together startups in AI, biotech, fintech, climate, and more, giving founders workspace, community, and direct access to London’s deep-tech and investor network.
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