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Shaping the Future of Education Through Dialogue

We Are

DEFI is a global R&D hub at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, dedicated to pioneering future education models enabled by emerging technologies.

Through thought leadership, we help educators and decision-makers navigate the challenges of rapid technological change.

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Our Events

Recent Events

Were you unable to join us at our recent annual event, ED2125?

Watch the short video we’ve linked above to see the highlights.

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Upcoming Events

The conference is convened by the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, Glenlead Centre, and the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI).

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DEFI News

AI and Education for collective intelligence

A Futures Perspective

UNESCO has published a think piece written by Dr Imogen Casebourne, Head of the Innovation Lab, and Professor Rupert Wegerif, founder of DEFI.

AI and Education are key to unlocking collective intelligence, teaching collaboration across cultures and disciplines. How AI can enhance or hinder group problem-solving in a rapidly changing world.

Click here to read their ideas

DEFI’s first online Futures course is live and available for sign-ups

‘The Art and the Science of Futures Thinking: Foundations and Frameworks‘ is a 6-week course designed for self paced study and will equip participants with concepts, methods and tools in foresight and strategy to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change.

The instructors are DEFI Managing Director, Kevin Martin and Futures Lead, Fawaz Abu Sitta. If you weren’t able to come to our in-person event on 15th May, this could be the option for you.

Read the course summary here

Nominated for the 2025 BETT awards

While we didn’t win this time, we’re thrilled that our sister project, the Yeltic/TIST mobile education app, developed by Yeltic, the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI), Cambridge, and The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program (TIST), has been recognized for its ground-breaking impact in educational technology.  To find out more about what makes the app transformational, click below.

Read more about this transformational app

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Partners of DEFI

We collaborate with colleagues from across Cambridge and partner externally with sector-leading organisations, including: