Older Gen Zers are heading to college and, soon, to work. This highly connected, driven and pragmatic cohort craves a sense of community, but on its own terms. How can universities and brands help them find a sense of human connection through the digital tools they’re so at home with?

UK tech startup Century has agreed on a deal to provide the Flanders region in Belgium with their AI education platform. Providing students and educators with personalised methods to teaching, the deal is the first of its kind and represents a move away from a one size fits all model.

Microsoft has launched a play kit called Code Jumper, which helps children with visual and cognitive impairments learning the basics of computer coding. Gen Z is looking for new ways to learn, with many believing existing models to be outdated and not able to provide up-to-date 'hard' skills.

With just 32% of US graduates believing college has prepared them for a career, Gen Zers are exploring all their options. Combining four years of world travel with collaborative study and immersive work experiences, Minerva is redefining what it means to be a student in the 21st century.