Description

Kingston University Futurology Society aims:

· To promote the future visioning capabilities of its members and the student cohort at Kingston University

· To improve the interface between the classroom and changing the world of work through engagement with the society’s business and industry members

· To stimulate campus wide debate and assessment of the social impact of technologies

· To develop a university wide eco-system that promotes members and the student cohort at Kingston University’s ability to assess how technological developments will impact their professional development

· To drive innovation within the student body through support for entrepreneurial activities focussed on emerging technologies

 

Kingston University Futurology Society objectives:

· Development of digital eco-system that highlights the new and emerging technologies (web and app development) through partnership and funding support

· Expansion of business and industry partners to promote members professional career development

· Design and delivery of workshops, seminars and guest lectures addressing emerging technologies and social impact on the economy and changing labour market skills

· Creation of resources to support emerging entrepreneurs and promotion of their professional career trajectories