Future of democracy, politics, political parties and lobbying in a world which no longer trusts politicians and cannot be bothered (often) to vote.

Crisis of confidence in Westminster, UK mother of all democratic Parliaments, also in America, Greece, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Ukraine and other nations.

Expenses scandal and challenges also in European Commission. Bribery and corruption in political life. Future of politics and political parties.

Comment by Dr Patrick Dixon author of The Truth about Westminster, and conference keynote speaker. ...

Future of education, syllabus, curriculum, exams, tests, evaluation. Student performance and teaching methods in classroom. Digital world, mobile phones, communications. Girls outperforming boys, women in workplace, glass ceiling to promotion. Multiple careers. How to teach better in high schools and secondary schools. University learning and virtual learning. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon for Emmanuel Schools Foundation Newcastle.

Keynote conference speech for International School in Brussels on future of education, high schools, curriculum, student preparation for life and work challenges by Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon. Educational, assessment, examinations, tests, standards, university students. Computer, classroom IT, digital teaching, virtual learning environment, distance learning, videoconferencing, remote sites, advice for parents, safety online of children and teenagers, youth challenges from social networks, guidelines, and advice for school head teachers, teaching faculty.