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11 April 2026

Are we running out of STEAM?

In the 21st century, the education landscape has been dominated by the prioritisation of STEM subjects. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths has had all the headlines, all the focus and all the resource. Around 2006, the ‘A’ of Arts was tentatively introduced into the mix, inspired by the recognition that creativity has an important part to play in promoting innovation and technological advancement across all sectors. Lately, largely due to regulatory reforms and the neglect of arts education at primary and secondary level in the UK, the ‘A’ in STEAM is fast fading. However, with boundaries between industries ever-blurring (such as the development of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies within architectural design) creative, inquisitive, experimental, and exploratory thinking has never been more needed.

The college roadmap to AI maturity – and a reskilled workforce

AI is poised to drive economic growth, reshape jobs, and transform industries, demanding urgent upskilling. Education must swiftly adapt, integrating responsible AI to prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. With Whitehall’s £1.1bn commitment to “skill-up the UK,” Code Institute’s latest white paper guides college leaders in moving from fragmented AI adoption to a strategic, cohesive approach. Discover key insights, real-world college experiences, and actionable steps for AI integration, to lead confidently in reskilling efforts and an AI-powered future.