Technology and innovation are changing the world faster than ever before. But is education keeping pace with these rapid changes and equipping young people for life in a constantly evolving work environment? That’ the question in this edition of Learning World. Maha Barada presents three stories exploring this theme from different angles and in different locations.

Australia: keeping up with technology

Sheldon College in Brisbane, Australia has opened an innovative, interdisciplinary education centre designed to equip students with skills they can hopefully adapt to any new technological advances. LINQ Precinct houses a Business Enterprise Centre, a Design Technology workshop and even a prototyping and robotics lab. Its teachers say the facilities should prepare pupils for technical innovations that haven’t even happened yet.

Brazil: curiosity and communication

Brazil’s education system still lags behind many of its counterparts in other countries, despite increased spending