The Big Think: Learning now for what's next: Lessons from 50,000+ voices in education: 30 September 2026
Presenter(s): Katherine Byrne

About the webinar
What we learn today, we build on tomorrow. So, what can five years of insights tell us about where education is heading and what it means for your school? Inspired by the experiences of 50,000+ educators, students and changemakers in the Pearson School & College Report series, this webinar will reveal the defining trends and topics in education today:
- What’s changing, what’s not, and why?
- What are the emerging challenges and opportunities with tech and AI?
- What would make a difference in readying students for their futures?
Join Katherine Byrne, lead author of the series and education insight specialist, for facts, fresh perspectives, practical ideas and interactive discussion on how shared challenges and opportunities can help shape what's next for students, educators and schools across the globe.
About the speaker
Katherine Byrne is a lead author of the Pearson School & College Report – one of the UK's largest and longest-running education research series. As an education insight and thought leadership specialist at Pearson, Katherine has spent more than a decade working alongside students, educators and sector organisations to understand the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping education today and what comes next. Her focus on translating evidence into practical insight has already helped shape national conversations on learning – from classrooms and staffrooms to the UK Houses of Parliament. Regularly speaking on the reports’ findings, Katherine is passionate about amplifying student and educator voices. She believes meaningful change starts with listening, learning together, and turning insights into action.
About The Big Think
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