Not a School
Not a School is an alternative educational experience that explores some of the most important social issues and how technology can help solve them.
Designed to empower the next generation of innovators to drive positive change, we teamed up with some inspiring experts to create two types of free online courses – an immersive two-week programme for 18-25s and a series of self-led learning courses open to all.
If you’d like to take part in Not a School, our self-led courses are open for anyone to join on FutureLearn. Sign up for free today.
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Hear From Our Alumni
One hundred students from across the UK joined this year’s immersive course, taking part in live sessions together with the course mentors and experts such as Lady Leshurr, Liv Little and Jack Harries. They were closely mentored across two weeks, deep diving into the four course themes and designing their own solutions using technology. You can take a look at their experience in the video below.
Meet Our Course Experts and Mentors
Meet the amazing minds who will be sharing their experiences and knowledge with you.
Lady Leshurr
British rapper, singer, songwriter and producer
She discusses each course theme from her own perspective, from balancing online and offline communication to using her music to educate
Jack Harries
Documentary filmmaker and environmental activist
He shares his top tips for turning climate anxiety into action, as well as why it’s important to find your unique way of learning
Liv Little
Author, producer and founder of gal-dem
She raises important questions about internet culture, as well as how technology has fostered togetherness through the pandemic
Rabya Lomas
Online content creator, photographer and writer. @sheflourished_
She will be leading a session on: "what is “difference", what is "normal" and "how do we build a bridge of understanding?"
Areeq Chowdhury
Founder of WebRoots Democracy
He will be leading a session on: "Facial recognition technology"
Chloe Pierre
Digital marketer, social media influencer and founder of wellness brand thy.self
She will be leading a session on: "Individuals with one future"
Tobi Oredein
Journalist, entrepreneur and public speaker and co-founder of Black Ballad
She will be leading a session on: "In your social media shoes"
Adah Parris
Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Performance Artist, Cultural Strategist
She will be leading a session on: "How can we use technology to end isolation?"
Jag Minhas
CEO of Sensing Feeling
He will be leading a session on: "Sensing feeling: Why being more digital starts by being more human"
Matteo Bergamini
Entrepreneur, speaker & political literacy campaigner
He will be leading a session on: "Combatting misinformation online with tech to end isolation"
Rachel Monteagudo
Educator, mentor and facilitator
She will be leading a session on: "Changing lenses in a digital world"
Andy Middleton
Visionary, speaker and connector
He will be leading a session on: "From climate anxiety to active hope"
Yazzie Min
Activist and change maker
She will be leading a session on: "Balancing act(ivism)"
Samiya Dumbuya
Climate justice activist
She will be leading a session on: "This really is about you."
Ed Winters
Vegan educator, public speaker and content creator
He will be leading a session on: "A better way: How technology and compassion can create a better world for our increasing population."
Jesse Hirsh
Futurist, speaker, researcher and internet strategist
He will be leading a session on: "The future of education is each one teach one"
Noble Kelly
Educator, mentor, facilitator. president and founder of Education Beyond Borders
He will be leading a session on: "Closing the global education divide"
Jessica Spencer
Researcher, facilitator, artist, writer and activist
She will be leading a session on: "Radical reimagination: What if... you could design your own education?"
Reuben Christian
Immersive Course Mentor
As a comic, artist and facilitator who’s worked for the likes of the BBC and Red Bull, Reuben founded Dream Rehab to enable young creatives.
Alex Fefegha
Immersive Course Tech Mentor
An expert in design, coding and art, Alex is the co-founder of design studio COMUZI as well as a lecturer in creative computing.
Taz Latif
Immersive Course Mentor
Passionate about social justice through alternative education, Taz is a global Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing leader.
Andriana Lagoudes
Immersive Course Mentor
Social Designer, Filmmaker, and Alternative Educator, Andriana designs inclusive systems for sidelined people to unlearn their shame.
André Anderson
Immersive Course Mentor
As the Headmaster of Freedom & Balance: the art college for the artist in everyone, André is driven by democratising creative thinking.
A Course Like No Other
Not a School’s courses are designed around today’s most pressing social issues. Join now for free on FutureLearn to unlock your creativity and develop new skills as we explore the role of technology in solving each of these issues.
Not a School is a UK initiative that forms part of Samsung’s global commitment to education. We empower future innovators to achieve their full potential and become the next generation of leaders to pioneer positive social change #TogetherforTomorrow #EnablingPeople.
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Opening Times
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Location
Coal Drops Yard
King's Cross, London
N1C 4DQ
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0333 000 0333