The Next 50: School of Science and Technology
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Envisioning a future of science, technology and sustainability
Imagine a world with clean energy, clean water, and abundant food sources. Join Ikhlaq Sidhu, Dean at IE School of Science & Technology, as part of The Next Fifty initiative, to explore the possibilities enabled by advancements in AI, data, and scientific breakthroughs. Discover how IE envisions the future of science and technology, focusing on sustainability and its vital role in shaping the next fifty years. Uncover the importance of interdisciplinary education, combining deep technical skills with a broad understanding of real-world applications. Prepare to be inspired to solve the world's most pressing challenges and create a sustainable future!
The Next 50 final exhibition
Welcome to the Future Visions Hub, where the boundaries of science fiction meet the horizons of scientific possibility. Step into a world where iconic sci-fi scenes come to life and embark on a journey through time and technology. Explore the captivating scenarios that once existed only in our imagination and discover how cutting-edge science and innovation could turn these dreams into reality within the next 50 years. Join us in unraveling the science behind the fiction, as we delve into the technologies driving these futuristic concepts and explore the exciting potential of what the future may hold.
Holographic communication virtual reality, mixed reality
"Minority Report" (2002)
While not focused exclusively on holographic communication, this film features futuristic interfaces, including holographic displays, as part of its vision of a technologically advanced society.
Brain-computer interfaces
"The Matrix" (1999)
In a dystopian future, humans are connected to a vast virtual world controlled by intelligent machines. The film's characters use brain-machine interfaces to interact with this digital reality.
Genetic engineering- unraveling jurassic possibilities
"Jurassic Park" (1993)
While primarily a story about cloning dinosaurs using ancient DNA, "Jurassic Park" raises questions about the ethical boundaries of genetic engineering and the potential dangers of playing with nature.
Swarms of micro robots
“Big hero 6”
Tiny robots capable of responding to neural stimulation to form and construct nearly anything from a person’s imagination.
Decoding global warming
“The day after tomorrow” (2004)
“The day after tomorrow” (2004) portrays the adverse effects of global warming and the repercussions of a diminished AMOC on the Earth's climate system. The movie also touches upon two relevant themes: inaction stemming from the politicization and bureaucratic entanglement of the climate crisis, and the geopolitical implications of global warming for modern society.
Human-Machine interaction
"Her" (2013)
In this film, a lonely man develops a deep emotional connection with an operating system that possesses artificial intelligence. "Her" explores the evolving nature of human relationships and the impact of technology on personal connections.
SCHOOL SPACE
Immerse yourself in the vibrant snapshots of the school space! Click through to relive the highlights and experience the essence of the future of science and technology.
The Next 50: The exhibition
Business School
In the next 50 years we will see a major disruption in the world of work. Here we imagine one possible scenario driven by six transformational forces. Our mission is to spark your curiosity – and perhaps also concern – about how our working lives might evolve. Why? Because as leaders, managers and aspiring business professionals let’s not forget that together we have the ability to shape this future and to prepare ourselves to thrive in it.
School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
What will society and citizenship look like in 2073? Are humans transforming as a species as a result of technology? What will be the purpose of education in such rapidly changing labor markets? Can we dream of a future in which armed conflict is a thing of the past? These are the questions that keep us up at night at the IE School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. We invite you to explore them together with us in this immersive experience. We can only craft good answers if we first ask the right questions.
Law School
As a tool at the service of society, law is instrumental in addressing the most pressing challenges of each generation. In the space you are about to enter, our faculty present their vision of the future of law and the main challenges it holds. Each of the pieces on display is intended to be a conversation starter. As you walk through this space, we invite you to critically engage with them. Do you agree that these are the most pressing challenges our societies will face over the next 50 years? How should the law navigate the complex political, economic, social, and environmental concerns that they raise? On your way out, share your insights—and help us shape the legal landscape of tomorrow.
School of Architecture and Design
In the coming years, we will likely be talking and thinking quite a lot about what makes us human, and how we are like—and unlike—the devices that we’ve invented. This work will constitute a dance between the individual and the collective, the intuitive and the reasoned, the human and the machine. It is this dynamic that we explore in this exhibit, a collection of projects created by our Bachelor in Architectural Studies students under the guidance of artist and professor Daniel Canogar. As you study each piece, allow yourself to contemplate the way new technologies can be both alienating and surprisingly natural.