it's never been so important to understand ourselves, others, and the world we share...
... and there's never been so much to understand
A 21st century Museum
for a 21st century literacy
Explore.
Discuss.
Create.
Each Ubuntu Lab is a three part journey. An exhibition space to explore our social world. A cafe to reflect and debrief with friends. And a studio to learn 21st century skills and put them into action.
Connect.
Share.
Add.
By creating smaller museums that are networked together, and allowing visitors to contribute their experience to exhibits, a Lab is uniquely connected to perspectives around the block and around the world
In Classrooms.
In Homes.
In The World.
Using our digital exhibit platform to extend learning beyond our doors, we are reinventing the field trip, bringing learning into family and classroom discussions, and augmenting learning in real time in real life.
FOR THE GENERATION THAT IS GOING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
Learners
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Young people (ages 12-22) forming their identities and their worldview, and seeking opportunities to engage in shaping the world
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Families an interesting afternoon and a little guidance on tricky conversations
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Explorers curious and active, wanting to know more and dig deeper
Educators
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Teachers Field trips, training, and tools for bringing the social sciences into the classroom
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Parents & Caregivers Workshops and resources to help become the guide your kid needs so that they can succeed in a complicated world
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Experts A platform and place to reach a broad audience with world changing ideas
Leaders
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Cities a hub for community conversation, and a global statement about a commitment to unity
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Programs a unique space for events, discussions, and forums with the public they serve
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Businesses "field trips" and training for executives and design teams, to better understand the world and customers
LEARNING TO SUCCEED IN THE 21ST CENTURY
LEARNING
TO KNOW
developing an understanding of the world through the social sciences, biological sciences, humanities, and current events by exploring what makes us human: the shared and the unique
LEARNING
TO DO
cultivating skills related to critical thinking, communication, collaboration, innovation, media literacy as well the applied practices of careers in the human sector from design to diplomacy
LEARNING
TO LIVE & WORK TOGETHER
building the basic competencies necessary to thrive in a world of diverse worldviews, complex identities, interdependent economies, and a rapidly evolving cultural landscape
LEARNING
TO BE
cultivating an understanding of ourselves and how we interact with the world, from self-awareness and identity development to the relationship skills and social responsibility that shape our role in society
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE UBUNTU LAB
GLOBAL TRACTION
11,000+
Visitors, Participants and Users
77
Countries
23
Topics
900+
Schools, Businesses, and Communities