Perspectives in Education – Book Launch: Productive Failure – Unlocking Deeper Learning

Event details

Date: Monday 13 October 2025

Time: 17.00-18.30

Location: G34, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus

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If learning from failure is intuitively compelling, why do we wait for it to happen. Why don’t we intentionally design for it, and harness it for deep learning? In his latest book, Manu Kapur describe his research program on Productive Failure, how, when and why intentionally designing for failure in a safe way can lead to deep learning. A must read for every educator, parent, manager, leader, athlete, entrepreneur, or someone simply passionate about learning and growth.

Join us for the launch of this groundbreaking book as part of the Perspectives in Education series. The event will feature a short presentation by Manu Kapur followed by a panel discussion, along with a raffle where three attendees will win a signed copy of the book. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas that are reshaping how we think about learning and performance.

Suggested reading: Kapur, M. (2025) Productive failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.