With a culture of self-improvement established in the mainstream, Stephen Fry’s new tech start-up Pindex aims to be a ‘Pinterest for education’. Can this invitation-only service emulate the success of TED and make learning an awe-inspiring experience for both students and teachers?

As our society grows more complex, the educational landscape is becoming radically different. Our educational choices have multiplied exponentially, regardless of age, location or level, with the introduction of digital learning. But how effective are these new methods?

Homes built with insulated walls, featuring built-in bars and situated in urban locations in the vicinity of craft ale breweries may sound like the kind of properties middle- and upper-class 30-somethings move into to raise children. But this is increasingly the face of student accommodation.

With 17% of Brits unsure of what defines their social class, it’s a concept that – while steeped in tradition – feels increasingly outdated. What does being working, middle or upper class mean in modern Britain? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women to find out what class means to them.