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Learn by tackling
real-world challenges

Each term, our learners embark on a Challenge which ultimately becomes
personalized to them.

Imagine learning Math by designing space habitats, learning Biology through nature-inspired design,
or developing artistic skills by exploring activism through art.

Click on the cards below to explore some of the challenges our learners have been tackling.
Our Common Humanity
Our Common Humanity

What sets humans apart from animals and machines? Journeying through human evolution, we'll discover our distinctions and similarities.

Future of the Internet: Media & Democracy
Future of the Internet: Media & Democracy

How will democracy adapt in the digital age? We will explore the internet's future, media history, surveillance, privacy, and global politics.

Understanding Minds
Understanding Minds

How do our minds, brains, and consciousness work? We will explore human behavior by merging insights from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy.

Activism through Film, Music & Art
Activism through Film, Music & Art

Can activism through media bring about social change? We’ll uncover exactly what media activism means and explore its historical significance.

Designing Space Habitats
Designing Space Habitats

How can we design habitable environments for humans in space? We'll explore resource interdependence, space's effect on health, and habitat design.

Food, Water & Energy Security
Food, Water & Energy Security

Is there enough food, water, and energy for 10 Billion people? We will explore the interconnections of these resources, their tensions, and distribution.

Maintaining Global Peace
Maintaining Global Peace

How might we contribute to global peace? We will examine factors behind international and interpersonal conflicts, and ways to address them non-violently.

Building Sustainable Futures
Building Sustainable Futures

How can we create an exciting future for humanity, that is aligned with the sustainable development goals and the flourishing of both people and the planet?

Upskill through guided projects

In addition to termly challenges, learners develop their knowledge, skills and mindsets
by embarking on skill units.

These are project-based and self-paced learning experiences that allow learners to deepen their knowledge and skills. Below are just a few examples of hundreds of units available to our learners.

Tap to learn more about some of our skill units.
Chemistry for a Sustainable Future
Chemistry for a Sustainable Future

How can chemistry pave the way for a sustainable future? From green synthesis to sustainable materials, we'll learn how modern chemistry aligns with environmental goals.

Understanding Beauty
Understanding Beauty

What truly defines beauty? We'll embark on a journey to decipher the essence of beauty, navigating its cultural, historical, and subjective nuances.

Learning from History
Learning from History

Do we learn from history or are we bound to repeat it? We will examine humanity's track record and dissect history using diverse perspectives.

Designing with Nature
Designing with Nature

How can nature inspire innovative solutions? Learn biomimicry and how nature inspires innovation through case studies and practical applications.

Data for Sustainable Development Goals
Data for Sustainable Development Goals

How can data literacy drive sustainability? By learning to collect, cleanse, analyze, and visualize datasets, we’ll grasp the pivotal role of data in SDGs.

Logical Thinking
Logical Thinking

How can you sharpen your decision-making? We'll focus on assessing arguments, recognizing biases, skepticism, and discerning logical fallacies.

Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking

How can computational thinking help us solve problems? We'll apply decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms to do so.

Life’s Systems
Life’s Systems

How do organisms adapt in ever-changing environments? This journey covers biological systems, from cells and DNA to reproduction.

Geometry & Design
Geometry & Design

How does geometry influence design? We'll delve into core geometric concepts shaping design aesthetics.

Biochemistry
Biochemistry

How can we harness biochemistry to address challenges and create sustainable technologies? We’ll deepen our understanding of biochemical concepts, applying them creatively to everyday life.

The Science & Philosophy of Happiness
The Science & Philosophy of Happiness

What is the science and philosophy of happiness? We’ll uncover effective strategies for enhancing our own happiness and fostering a more joyful world.

History of Money
History of Money

What is the history of money? We’ll delve into barter systems, the introduction of coins and paper money, the gold standard, fiat currencies, to the causes and consequences of inflation crises.

Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Scientific Foundations of Psychology

What are the scientific foundations of psychology? We’ll explore research methods, and ethical considerations through applying them to real-world scenarios.

Foundations for Linear Algebra
Foundations for Linear Algebra

In this unit, you’ll learn essential mathematical concepts such as vectors and matrices, their sums and product, and their relationships to linear equations.

Politics & Climate Change
Politics & Climate Change

This unit explores the intersection of party politics and environmental issues. We’ll examine how political decisions influence environmental policies and climate action.

Wave Mechanics & Optics
Wave Mechanics & Optics

Let’s investigate the full life cycle of deploying an environmental remote sensor! We’ll apply concepts such as electromagnetic fields to propose a plan worthy of funding.

From Idea to Product
From Idea to Product

In this unit, we’ll learn how to take an idea and turn it into a successful product or business. By the end of the unit, you’ll have a complete plan for your own product or business idea.

Data & Programing Foundations for AI
Data & Programing Foundations for AI

Machine Learning and AI are some of the most exciting modern technologies. Budding Machine Learning Engineers will explore data literacy, programing, mathematics, statistics, and visualization.

Portfolios, instead of exams

We regularly assess our learners' through real-time, meaningful, project-based assessments.

Mastery-based

Master the curriculum and progress based on ability, not age.

Industry Standards

Our learning outcomes align with the needs of the workforce.

Project-based

Projects, case studies, interviews, presentations and much more.

Personalized

Assessing skill attainment in a variety of meaningful ways.

Mastery-based

Master the curriculum and progress based on ability, not age.

Industry Standards

Our learning outcomes align with the needs of the workforce.

Project-based

Projects, case studies, interviews, presentations and much more.

Personalized

Assessing skill attainment in a variety of meaningful ways.

Real-world Experiences

Mentorship sessions every week

Our mentors are recruited for the depth and breadth of their real-world industry experience and the gift of guiding others.

Internships every term

Every term ends with a micro-internship, where our learners apply their learning to a genuine challenge faced by an organization.

Personalized guidance

Every week, learners participate in workshops to aid their career and university preparation.

Mentorship sessions every week

Our mentors are recruited for the depth and breadth of their real-world industry experience and the gift of guiding others.

Internships every term

Every term ends with a micro-internship, where our learners apply their learning to a genuine challenge faced by an organization.

Personalized guidance

Every week, learners participate in workshops to aid their career and university preparation.

Find out more about real-world
learning at School of Humanity