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New Futures Institute building

Posted on 25 October 2022

FIDA has always looked to bring young people together. As society looks beyond COVID, FIDA is planning to build a bespoke learning hub in central Scotland that welcomes pupils from across the country to work in new ways with experts from industry, universities and NGOs. Throughout the year, up to 50 young people each week…

A Tartan for Clackmannanshire

Posted on 20 September 2022

We’re delighted to be working with the Provost of Clackmannanshire, Councillor Donald Balsillie, to launch a competition for learners in S1-S6 to design the county’s first official tartan All the information you need to take part is on our FIDA online platform. Taking part is simple and free of charge, and is open to learners…

‘See Me’ workshop in partnership with Scottish Ballet

Posted on 8 April 2022

On Wednesday 6th April, 12 primary school students from across Clackmannanshire and Stirling came together for a one-day workshop called See Me, presented by FIDA in partnership with Scottish Ballet and generously hosted by Alva Academy. The morning session involved developing short routines in different dance styles inspired by fascinating case studies from around the…

MIT Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge

Posted on 8 April 2022

FIDA is proud to have supported four teams to compete in the MIT Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge. Solve is an initiative of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that seeks to solve global challenges of sustainability through engaging young people in social impact innovation projects. They invited teams of young people to submit their ideas for…

Online Veterinary Science and Medical Careers Events

Posted on 11 March 2022

On 3rd March 2022 FIDA and Dollar Academy co-hosted an event for students interested in a career in veterinary medicine, with an exciting panel of speakers led by Prof Susan Rhind, Chair of Veterinary Medical Education at the University of Edinburgh. This was followed on 16th March by a successful online panel event for students…

See Me / Scottish Ballet Workshop

Posted on 7 March 2022

FIDA has teamed up with Scottish Ballet to offer a one-day workshop called See Me, to primary school pupils aged 10-12 across Central Scotland. The workshop will take place in the dance studio at Alva Academy on Wednesday 6th April, and will explore the global issue of gender equality through movement and dance. The morning…

Teacher Events – January

Posted on 21 January 2022

As we continue to develop FIDA in 2022, we want to hear from and work with teachers across the country, to help shape future projects and ensure they reach young people from all areas and backgrounds. We are also looking to develop new initiatives for primary-age learners. If you would like to get involved, we…

FIDA initiative recognised in The Sunday Times

Posted on 14 January 2022

It was great to see FIDA recognised in The Sunday Times Independent Schools Review recently. A double page spread with words from a number of staff along with many other schools, highlighted the importance of FIDA's aims and exciting ideas. Read the full article below:

Scottish teenagers create powerful art installation around Clarion The Bear

Posted on 14 January 2022

Inspired by COP26, twenty-five pupils from seven schools across West Lothian, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling, and Glasgow came together to create a powerful art installation with Clarion the Bear at its heart. The Design for the Planet workshop was hosted by the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA) on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November 2021.…

Sustainable Fashion Week UK – Fast Forward Event

Posted on 20 October 2021

FIDA is delighted to have partnered with Sustainable Fashion Week UK and to have hosted Fashion Forward, a free online public event held on Thursday 23rd September 2021. It brought together a panel of sustainable fashion pioneers who spoke about their work and then opened the floor to questions. The panellists were: Amelia Twine, founder…

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