Senior Researcher at Futurelab (Singapore, London)

Richard Sandford is a senior researcher at Futurelab , an independent organisation dedicated to transforming teaching and learning.

He is currently based in Singapore, working with local educational institutions and government agencies to explore ways in which new forms of digital technology can be used to support formal and informal learning. Previously, he led the research and scenario development phases of the Beyond Current Horizons programme, a foresight initiative funded by the UK government to investigate possible educational futures and their implications for current policy and practice. His academic research focuses on mobility, play and digital games, and how these relate to learning. He has been invited to speak on these topics at conferences around the world. Richard is a research fellow of Bristol University.