25 January, 2023

On the 25th of January 2023, Rebecca Robinson, Hincks Centre Researcher, attended The B!G IDEA online Mentor Meeting.

Rebecca has volunteered to mentor second-level students on their journey towards creativity. Bridging the gap between industry and education, Rebecca will give students advice on their projects, guide them in solving any issues that may arise and facilitate other avenues and opportunities to explore. The meeting provided Rebecca with a great opportunity to meet other mentors, receive an overview of what can be expected and to ask questions.

The B!G Idea is an exciting new creative education initiative that aims to put creative thinking at the centre of Ireland’s second-level education system. The programme works directly with 15 to 19 year-old students to give them the skills to seek solutions to life’s challenges by igniting their own creativity.

The programme is supported by the Creative Ireland programme with additional support from over 400 industry experts who will advise and guide students, including mentors in MTU and within the Hincks Centre.

We are delighted to be part of such a great initiative where entrepreneurship and creative thinking can be fostered at a young age.

For more information see https://thebigidea.ie/