IDEA Lab
Innovation
We develop, implement and evaluate pioneering educational technologies and pedagogies. This includes actively experimenting with emerging technologies such as AI, VR and learning analytics to drive innovation.
Latest news
Profile: Associate Dean of Education Quality Cloda Jenkins on why Higher Education must embrace generative AI
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Listen: Times Higher Education podcast interviews Monica Arés about artificial intelligence and extended reality in education
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Wired speaks to Executive Director of the IDEA Lab Monica Arés on the positive use of deepfakes in higher education
Read moreAwards
The IDEA Lab has won numerous awards since launching in 2005, securing our position as a world-leader in education technology
VR / AR QS Reimagine Education Awards, 2019
Business School Innovation - AMBA Excellence Awards, 2020
FOME Learning Design Innovation Awards 2023
Partners
Our partnerships are key to our success. As well as working alongside Imperial College London’s Digital Media Lab and Executive Education teams, we partner with a range of educational and technological pioneers to ensure global reach and continuous innovation.
Meet the team
In the IDEA Lab, ideas are our currency. We're a diverse team of creative thinkers, curious technologists and passionate educators. We love to collaborate, experiment and learn together.
If you’re interested in joining the IDEA Lab team, you’ll find our job openings on the Imperial jobs site.
Jamina Ward
Sean O'Grady
Nuria Benavent-Esteve
James Piper
Joe Pollard
Katie Hughes
Nai Li
Gaurav Gill
Sophie Talbot
Lok Yee Liu
Dominic Jacobs
Calin Chisalom
Tunde Vodicska
Heather Mack
Amber Chiu
