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Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
From India to Innovation: How the Royal College of Art is Shaping the Next Generation of Creative Leaders
By Dimple Bangalore, current student on the Writing MA at the Royal College of Art The Royal College of Art (RCA) in London stands as the world's number 1 university for art and design for the 11th year in a row, according to the QS World University Subject Rankings. Founded in 1837, RCA is a postgraduate-only institution that is highly influential in the world of design, art, architecture, communication, and the humanities. The RCA is committed to fostering global talent, which has created a thriving space for Indian students to leverage opportunities available to them there and in London. RCA admits over 150 students from India annually, with a sharp increase year-on-year since the pandemic. To better understand the experience of Indian students, why they chose the RCA, and how it develops their practice, I sat down with four current students from various programmes. Aditi Agarwal, a graduate from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, and a current Communication MFA student at RCA says 'RCA, with its 180 year history, has been highly impactful in graduating people who have gone on to make a change in the real world, so RCA was my first choice because I wanted to be part of that clan making the change rather than experiencing it.' RCA's distinguished alumni have garnered international accolades in various artistic disciplines. Most recently, Jesleen Kaur ( Jewellery & Metal MA , 2010) won the Turner Prize in 2024, and Douglas Stuart ( Fashion MA , 2000) won the Booker Prize in 2020. Pleural, a company started by four Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc graduates, won the 2024 James Dyson Award. Aditi Agarwal and Rutuja Shelke RCA deeply values real-world application and collaboration for its students. Rutuja Shelke, a Communication MFA student and also a Srishti alum, has been most impacted by the opportunities for artistic engagement in the city of London, which has helped her engage a larger set of people while learning from professionals. 'RCA sent out an opportunity to participate in a mural competition. I was so new to London, and had never lived internationally before. I was a bit hesitant, but I decided to participate despite knowing all my peers are also super talented because it's the best school in the world! But when I applied, the project manager, Walter Paice, was so kind and facilitated my learning experience throughout. It led to a pivotal connection with Walter, who works in the arts and design sector and is dedicated to creating opportunities for emerging artists. He invited me to collaborate on a mural project commissioned by the Hammersmith and Fulham Council, for Fulham Cycles, a local cycling shop. This six-week project I completed in February was an intense but rewarding experience. This mural now stands there and interacts with the public, and it feels nice to have done that so soon.' Rutu in the digital print studio Similarly, Shubhangi Pandey from Service Design MA recounts that the opportunity for collaboration during her study at RCA has enabled significant professional and personal growth in a short period. 'My current project at RCA focuses on exploring the male partner's journey during miscarriage, which is a deeply sensitive and often overlooked aspect of healthcare. Studying here has provided me the invaluable opportunity to engage with the National Health Service UK, among other organisations. This platform not only enhances my learning but also empowers me to contribute to impactful, real-world outcomes.' Shubhangi Pandey (centre) and RCA teammates Alice Chapman, Olivia Cederquist, Lucia Perez and Saloni Sehgal, winning first prize at the Zlin Design Week awards Service Design category for their project 'Creative Currents' After graduating from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Shubhangi worked in Microsoft, India, before joining RCA. 'During my tenure at Microsoft, I had the privilege of working across both the Accessibility team and the Responsible AI and Machine Learning team. One of the most meaningful projects I contributed to was Voice Access, which aligned with my values around inclusive design, accessibility, and ethical innovation. This experience inspired me to expand my focus beyond individual design components and develop a broader, systems-oriented perspective. It was this shift that led me to pursue a Master's in Service Design at the Royal College of Art'. Shubhangi selling her book at the RCA Christmas Fair. While speaking about their experiences studying in London, the Indian students I spoke with unanimously felt that the artistic scene, vast number of galleries, and museums, and the openness of other artists and professionals to work alongside RCA students is a positively surprising part of the experience at RCA. Aditi recalls discussing with her parents about London before moving. 'London has much more openness. While working in Mumbai or in Jaipur, I always heard of exciting things happening in the London V&A Museum or in various other museums. London feels like the right space for artists & designers, and a place I could relate to.' While there is immense opportunity to learn and collaborate in London, there is also a large scope for opportunities after graduation. For Shubhangi who already had some work experience, this part of the experience of studying in London stood out: 'The sheer range of opportunities, events, and experiences it offers is remarkable, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on energy, innovation, and action. From networking and career development to world-class design events, London is highly accessible and deeply connected to other global design hubs, offering unparalleled exposure. It's a city that rewards ambition and initiative' . Tanvi Sankhe at work on her Interior Design masters Coming from the Indian education system, which can sometimes be more focused on functionality and production, Indian students at RCA tend to cherish the interdisciplinary approach and RCA's world-class faculty's focus on critical thinking. Tanvi Sankhe, a current student of Interior Design MA particularly appreciates the opportunity to learn from her diverse and talented peers within and outside her program. 'One of the most varied and imaginatively stimulating groups I have ever dealt with is my cohort. Our varied professional and cultural backgrounds lead to incredibly fruitful conversations and cooperative moments. We encourage one another and offer constructive criticism of each other's work, producing a strong sense of community. Through tutorials that frequently resemble thought-provoking discussions, the faculty pushes us to stretch our limits while contributing both professional as well as academic insights. The emphasis is on process, critical thinking, and originality. Collaboration within programs is encouraged, and interior design frequently intersects with digital media, art, and performance, all of which have greatly broadened my viewpoint'. Tanvi receiving her certificate as a recipient of the GREAT Scholarship The RCA-India connection continues to develop and while each year brings a bigger influx of new students, it also results in more members added to the College's global alumni network. If you have bold creative ambitions and a desire to shape your future, the Royal College of Art might just be where your journey continues. You can explore the list of postgraduate programmes offered by the RCA here . Read about how Royal College of Art graduates shone at India Art Fair 2025 Find out about the Royal College of Art graduate exhibition, RCA 2025
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
James Dyson Award 2025 seeks groundbreaking inventions from young engineers and scientists
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 - The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today to its 2025 programme in 28 countries and regions. From everyday challenges to the world's most pressing issues, the Award calls for current or recent students to submit problem-solving ideas that could make a real difference to people's lives. Since it was established in 2005, the James Dyson Award has supported more than 400 student inventions with £1m in prize money and a global platform. Those who progress to the final stages and are selected by James Dyson as the global winners will claim a prize of £30,000 and a chance to gain international media exposure, providing a springboard to commercialise their inventions. Previous winners include mOm incubators, a low-cost, inflatable incubator to provide flexibility to caring for newborns in less developed areas. Invented by James Roberts, Product Design & Technology graduate from Loughborough University in the UK, mOm has gone on to support over 10,000 patients, and continues to expand its operations worldwide, including in conflict areas such as Ukraine. Similarly, Hong Kong winners have been advancing their innovations and bringing impactful solutions to the market. The 2023 Hong Kong National Winner and Global Sustainability Award Winner, E-COATING, is redefining sustainable cooling with its eco-friendly paint made from recycled waste glass. Since winning the award, the team has made significant progress toward commercialization, conducting large-scale production tests, and is now preparing to officially launch their first-generation product this year, laying a solid foundation for future upgrades and market expansion of their sustainable solution. 'Winning the Sustainability Award and receiving Sir James Dyson's recognition is a great honour,' said Chan Hoi Fung Ronaldo and Xiao Can. 'This award has opened doors to valuable opportunities and industry collaborations, allowing us to refine our technology and expand its impact. We are excited to continue advancing sustainable solutions for a greener future.' Another notable past winner is the 2022 Hong Kong National Winner, O-Oley. The team has been dedicated to revolutionizing eye care through its smart goggles, which help improve eye health and wellness. After winning the James Dyson Award, with the valuable industry exposure and recognition, the team has enhanced user-friendliness and developed another new product to measure therapeutic effects of eye treatment. 'Participating in the James Dyson Award has been a transformative experience for our team,' said Kin Nam Kwok, Minji Seo, Yuen Yin Leung and Kwun Chung Chan. 'The recognition gave us the confidence to pursue our ideas and the motivation to keep improving. It taught us the importance of listening to feedback and embracing collaboration, which has been invaluable for both our personal and professional growth.' Sir James Dyson, Founder of Dyson, said: 'I started the James Dyson Award 20 years ago with the mission to inspire and support the next generation of design engineers. The brilliant ideas we've seen since then prove that young people are passionate about providing solutions to the world's most pressing problems, using design, engineering and technology – in medicine, the environment and much more. I look forward to discovering what inventions will be put forward this year – good luck!' The deadline to apply is midnight on 16th July 2025. Shortlisted entries in each participating country or region will then be evaluated by national judging panels with expertise across design and engineering, based on functionality, design process, differentiation, and commercial viability. The National Winners, selected by these judging panels and each winning a £5,000 prize, will be announced on 10th September, the Global Top 20 Shortlist, selected by Dyson Engineers, on 15th October, and the Global Winners, selected by James Dyson, on 5th November. Hashtag: #JamesDyson The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. James Dyson Award The James Dyson Award forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson, to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world's problems. The competition has supported more than 400 inventions with prize money and a chance to gain global media exposure, and is run by the James Dyson Foundation. Founded in 2002, the Foundation is an international education charity whose mission is to inspire the next generation of engineers. The Foundation also invests in medical research and has donated more than £145m to charitable causes to date. ABOUT THE COMPETITION The brief. Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking. Unlike other competitions, participants are given full autonomy over their intellectual property. The process. Entries are judged first at the national level by a panel of external judges and a Dyson engineer. Each operating market awards a national winner and two national runners-up. From these winners, a panel of Dyson engineers then select an international shortlist of 20 entries. The top 20 projects are then reviewed by Sir James Dyson who selects his global winners. The 2025 prizes Global winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, each receive a prize of £30,000. Each national winner receives £5,000. 2024 Sustainability Winner – airXeed Radiosonde A reusable, nature-inspired sensor to improve weather forecasting and tackle e-waste. 2023 International Winner – The Golden Capsule A hands-free IV device for disaster zones. 2023 Sustainability Winner – E-COATING A sustainable exterior wall coating with a high cooling effect, reducing environmental costs of air conditioning. 2023 Humanitarian Winner – The Life Chariot An off-road trailer ambulance for universal towing.
Zawya
12-03-2025
- Science
- Zawya
James Dyson Award 2025 seeks groundbreaking inventions from young engineers and scientists
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 - The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today to its 2025 programme in 28 countries and regions. From everyday challenges to the world's most pressing issues, the Award calls for current or recent students to submit problem-solving ideas that could make a real difference to people's lives. Since it was established in 2005, the James Dyson Award has supported more than 400 student inventions with £1m in prize money and a global platform. Those who progress to the final stages and are selected by James Dyson as the global winners will claim a prize of £30,000 and a chance to gain international media exposure, providing a springboard to commercialise their inventions. Previous winners include mOm incubators, a low-cost, inflatable incubator to provide flexibility to caring for newborns in less developed areas. Invented by James Roberts, Product Design & Technology graduate from Loughborough University in the UK, mOm has gone on to support over 10,000 patients, and continues to expand its operations worldwide, including in conflict areas such as Ukraine. Similarly, Hong Kong winners have been advancing their innovations and bringing impactful solutions to the market. The 2023 Hong Kong National Winner and Global Sustainability Award Winner, E-COATING, is redefining sustainable cooling with its eco-friendly paint made from recycled waste glass. Since winning the award, the team has made significant progress toward commercialization, conducting large-scale production tests, and is now preparing to officially launch their first-generation product this year, laying a solid foundation for future upgrades and market expansion of their sustainable solution. "Winning the Sustainability Award and receiving Sir James Dyson's recognition is a great honour," said Chan Hoi Fung Ronaldo and Xiao Can. "This award has opened doors to valuable opportunities and industry collaborations, allowing us to refine our technology and expand its impact. We are excited to continue advancing sustainable solutions for a greener future." Another notable past winner is the 2022 Hong Kong National Winner, O-Oley. The team has been dedicated to revolutionizing eye care through its smart goggles, which help improve eye health and wellness. After winning the James Dyson Award, with the valuable industry exposure and recognition, the team has enhanced user-friendliness and developed another new product to measure therapeutic effects of eye treatment. "Participating in the James Dyson Award has been a transformative experience for our team," said Kin Nam Kwok, Minji Seo, Yuen Yin Leung and Kwun Chung Chan. "The recognition gave us the confidence to pursue our ideas and the motivation to keep improving. It taught us the importance of listening to feedback and embracing collaboration, which has been invaluable for both our personal and professional growth." Sir James Dyson, Founder of Dyson, said: "I started the James Dyson Award 20 years ago with the mission to inspire and support the next generation of design engineers. The brilliant ideas we've seen since then prove that young people are passionate about providing solutions to the world's most pressing problems, using design, engineering and technology – in medicine, the environment and much more. I look forward to discovering what inventions will be put forward this year – good luck!" The deadline to apply is midnight on 16 th July 2025. Shortlisted entries in each participating country or region will then be evaluated by national judging panels with expertise across design and engineering, based on functionality, design process, differentiation, and commercial viability. The National Winners, selected by these judging panels and each winning a £5,000 prize, will be announced on 10 th September, the Global Top 20 Shortlist, selected by Dyson Engineers, on 15 th October, and the Global Winners, selected by James Dyson, on 5 th November. Hashtag: #JamesDyson The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. James Dyson Award The James Dyson Award forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson, to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world's problems. The competition has supported more than 400 inventions with prize money and a chance to gain global media exposure, and is run by the James Dyson Foundation. Founded in 2002, the Foundation is an international education charity whose mission is to inspire the next generation of engineers. The Foundation also invests in medical research and has donated more than £145m to charitable causes to date. ABOUT THE COMPETITION The brief. Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking. Unlike other competitions, participants are given full autonomy over their intellectual property. The process. Entries are judged first at the national level by a panel of external judges and a Dyson engineer. Each operating market awards a national winner and two national runners-up. From these winners, a panel of Dyson engineers then select an international shortlist of 20 entries. The top 20 projects are then reviewed by Sir James Dyson who selects his global winners. The 2025 prizes Global winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, each receive a prize of £30,000. Each national winner receives £5,000. Previous global winners 2024 Medical Winner – Athena A portable and affordable hair-loss prevention device for chemotherapy patients. 2024 Sustainability Winner – airXeed Radiosonde A reusable, nature-inspired sensor to improve weather forecasting and tackle e-waste. 2023 International Winner – The Golden Capsule A hands-free IV device for disaster zones. 2023 Sustainability Winner – E-COATING A sustainable exterior wall coating with a high cooling effect, reducing environmental costs of air conditioning. 2023 Humanitarian Winner – The Life Chariot An off-road trailer ambulance for universal towing. 2022 International Winner – SMARTHEAL A smart sensor for dressings which indicates how well a wound is healing by measuring its pH level. 2022 Sustainability Winner – Polyformer A machine that recycles plastic bottles into affordable 3D printer filament for developing nations. James Dyson Award
