In early December, Global Futures hosted two immersive High School Challenge-Based Learning Intensives, bringing 70 students from three high schools onto Curtin\u2019s Bentley campus for hands-on, future-focused learning experiences. One Global Futures Challenge focused on cultural understanding and globalisation, and the other on post-war reconstruction and peace-building. Each 3 day intensive challenged students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and engage with complex global issues. Students worked in teams, combining creativity, critical inquiry, and real-world problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Global cultures: K-Pop Challenge<\/strong>, coordinated by Dr Eldin Milak and supported by Curtin’s Korea Research and Engagement Centre, explored the global phenomenon of K-pop as a platform for both entertainment and social change. Students were tasked with creating an AI-generated K-pop group built around a specific social mission of their choosing, with groups choosing issues such as mental health awareness or climate action. The challenge integrated cultural learning and creative production, with students developing group identities, lyrics, visuals, and messaging aligned to their chosen cause. Participants also engaged in introductory Korean language and writing, and collaborated to learn a K-pop dance, highlighting the connections between culture, creativity, technology, and global influence.<\/p>\n\n\n