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Welcome to the Brighter Thinking Pod from the International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We provide a place where international education enthusiasts from all backgrounds can come together to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in a modern classroom and discover new teaching ideas. 

Our panels consist of teachers, authors, key subject figures and more. If you'd like to get involved, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CambridgeInt and send in your show suggestions!

Ep 57: Preparing students for life: Cambridge Global Perspectives and the Junior Duke Award

Mar 5, 2026

Today, we’re exploring the skills that prepare learners for life. These are abilities that go far beyond the classroom, such as critical thinking, resilience, collaboration, independence, and empathy.

We’ll be focusing on two brilliant initiatives that nurture these skills: Cambridge Global Perspectives and the...

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Ep 55: Knowledge vs. skills? Why you need both in the age of AI

Feb 6, 2026

Today, we’re discussing knowledge and skills in preparing students for the future – which is more important? Can they be separated? And do we still need subject knowledge in the age of AI?

Your host for this episode is Education Futures Manager, Laura Kahwati. She is joined by Abbi Barnett, Director of Cambridge...

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