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POWER SKILLS

Aston University: University Will Never Be The Same Again

“Future Index bring unrivalled knowledge of top education brands, deep audience insight, and a strong track record of aligning compelling brands with institutional strategy. They were incredible partners - engaging everyone from academic staff to students and translating what was distinct and authentic into real market cut-through. The launch of our student value proposition created waves across the sector and drove huge interest from prospective students and their influencers. Our staff and students loved it - many said it’s the best thing they’ve ever seen at Aston. It’s been the foundation for a major step change in how we represent our brand. And we know it’s working - organic searches for Aston University in Q4 2025 were the highest in five years!”

– Charlotte Renwick, Director, Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment, Aston University

Nottingham Trent University Research Reimagined. Inspiration Workshops by Future Index
UA92 Away Day Simulation. Inspiration Workshops led by Future index.
University of Glasgow campaign inspiration for Future World Changers. Inspiration Workshops led by Future Index.
University of Manchester Post Graduate Study Faculty of Science and Engineering Marketing Campaign, Hello Tomorrow inspiration. Inspiration workshop led by Future Index.
Bespoke index of inspiration created for the University of Manchester postgraduate research in the Faculty of Humanities. Research Like You Mean It Campaign. Inspiration Workshop led by Future Index.
Aston University creation of Future Student Value Proposition, Power Skills. University will never be the same again. Developed by Future Index and partners at Waterfall.
University of Gloucestershire Campaign Strategy, Who Cares? campaign. Future Index Strategy.
Leeds Beckett University Future Student Value Proposition planning across Undergraduate, Postgraduate and business school offers. Defining Moments campaign. Future index Strategy.
Manchester Metropolitan University Student Value Proposition. An Experience as Individual as you are, Future Me Campaign and It Begins Here Campaign. Future Index Strategy.
University of East Anglia Super Narrative and Strategy development, Thinking Without Boarders. Future Index Strategy.
Diagram of SOSTAC Marketing planning framework. Future Index Training and Development
Brand Strategy. Future Index helps university leadership teams understand what brand strategy means in Higher Education and how to develop one
Creative Thinking. Our workshops help university teams generate stand-out concepts. Future index training and development.
Content Strategy. Our workshops introduce methodology, inspiration, energy and a practical model. Future Index Training and Development.
University of Surrey, Fassinate. Creative Concepts by Future Index.
Swansea University, Do You Speak Swansea? Creative concepts by Future Index.
University of East Anglia, Water. Creative concepts by Future Index.
Manchester Metropolitan University We Are International. Creative Concepts by Future Index.
Imperial College London Future Campus Report written by Future Index for their White City Campus development.
Student Futures, Mindsets and Expectations written by Future Index.
Portfolio Reports, Courses and Strategies written by Future Index.
Youth Snapshots, Being 18 Report written by Future Index.
AI foresight session for the University of Liverpool, Wired for the future, 10 Trends transforming Student Connection. Keynote led by Future Index
Global Keynotes, Including Monash University. Keynotes led by Future Index.
Webinars and Podcast, such as UCAS, to share foresight to wide professional audiences. Keynotes led by Future Index
Future Index Guests at UCAS conference with 10 Trends Shaping the Future. Keynote led by Future Index.
Annual Future Index Summit showcasing insights and big ideas shaping the future. Events and Keynotes led by Future Index.

  • "Future Index delivered a session packed with bold insights and real-world examples of youth marketing trends in 2025, energising the team and setting the tone for our planning day."

    – Stacey Anderson, Director of Marketing, UA92