Anders Högberg – Why Preserving Heritage Post-War Means More Than Saving Artifacts

In the video, Anders Högberg explains that preserving heritage after war is not just about saving artifacts, but about rebuilding identity, memory, and hope for the future.

Yannis Angelis – Story is on a mission on behalf of a person

In the video, Yannis Angelis explains that a story is on a mission on behalf of a person — it carries their purpose, emotions, and message into the world.

Yannis Angelis – The stories could help us to move towards better future

In the video, Yannis Angelis emphasizes that stories have the power to guide us toward a better future, helping people connect, reflect, and imagine new possibilities together.

Jerome C. Glenn about the Synergies Examples

In the video, Jerome C. Glenn talks about synergies, using examples like the European Union to show how collaboration between different actors can create outcomes greater than the sum of their parts.

Jerome C. Glenn about the major problem

In the video, Jerome C. Glenn highlights that the major problem lies in how we approach the future

Jerome C. Glenn about the Future’s Wheel

In the video, Jerome C. Glenn introduces the Future’s Wheel, a method for exploring the ripple effects of change — helping people visualize how one event or decision can lead to multiple layers of consequences in the future.

Anders Högberg – Unlocking Futures Literacy- How Heritage Shapes Our Tomorrow.

In the video, Anders Högberg explains that heritage is not only about preserving the past but also about shaping the future — showing how futures literacy helps us use heritage as a tool to imagine and create better tomorrows.

Jerome C. Glenn about 15 Global Challenges

Future Narratives is an Erasmus+ co-funded project that aims to engage, connect and empower young people across Europe through storytelling and futures literacy. The stories we hear and the stories we tell shape our understanding of our pasts, presents and futures.

Envisioning Possible Futures for Humanity with Jerome C. Glenn

Jerome C. Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of The Millennium Project, a leading global think tank on future studies and foresight. With decades of experience in strategic foresight, global scenarios, and technological innovation, he has guided international organizations and governments in exploring possible futures for humanity. His work inspires new ways of thinking about the challenges and opportunities shaping our world — perfectly aligning with the Future Narratives project’s mission to imagine and co-create better futures.

Transforming Futures Through the Power of Storytelling with Yannis Angelis

Yannis Angelis is a storyteller, facilitator, and transformational leadership coach dedicated to helping organizations and communities shape meaningful change through narrative practices. He works at the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and collective intelligence, guiding people to reimagine the futures they want to create together. His approach resonates deeply with the Future Narratives project’s mission to explore how stories shape our understanding of the future.

Storytelling for Regenerative and Life-Affirming Futures with Inez Aponte

Inez Aponte is a futures educator, facilitator, and storyteller who explores how language, imagination, and relationships shape the world we create. Through her work in participatory futures and narrative transformation, she helps communities envision regenerative and life-affirming futures. Her practice aligns closely with the Future Narratives project’s goal of using storytelling as a catalyst for systemic change and collective imagination.

Exploring the Future Through the Lens of Heritage with Prof. Anders Högberg

Anders Högberg is a professor of archaeology and heritage studies whose research explores how cultural heritage, innovation, and future thinking intersect. He focuses on how the past can inform the futures we create, emphasizing sustainability, ethics, and human responsibility. His perspective contributes to the Future Narratives project’s mission to connect heritage, imagination, and forward-looking storytelling.

German Participants Explore Athens’ Ancient Heritage – Future Narratives Workshop

At our workshop in Athens, participants from Germany explore the historic sites of the ancient city.

Future Narratives Symposium Krefeld: Youth Visions for Education and Mental Health

At our Future Narratives Symposium held in Krefeld, young people presented their ideas about education in the future, emphasising the importance of creating schools which support mental health.

Violeta Brito on the Transformative Power of Stories – Reflections from Seville

From Seville, Violeta Brito talks about the ways in which stories and narratives can transform us, our communities, and our societies. Listen to her perspective from Spain.

Amanda de Miguel Serrano on Shaping Our Own Paths

Is the future written in stone, or do we create it? Amanda de Miguel Serrano, student of Pedagogy from the University of Seville, considers how we can shape our own futures.

Shaping Reality: Young Europeans on Why Dreaming About the Future Matters

Why do you think it is important to think, talk, reflect or dream about the future? Young people from four countries across Europe reflect on how the way we look at the future can shape our reality.

Dissemination Event – University of Seville 2021 with Wendy Schultz & Miguel Angel Ballesteros

Our first dissemination event, held at the University of Seville in November 2021. Hear from our partnership and guest experts Wendy Schultz and Miguel Angel Ballesteros.

Future Narratives Symposium Krefeld 2022: Stefan Bergheim

Held at Krefeld, Germany, in September 2022, our Future Narratives Symposium included Stefan Bergheim on ‘Futures Literacy – experiencing diversity’ and young people’s presentations on their Futures Lab.

Future Narratives in Focus: Highlights from the Final Transnational Workshop in Sweden

Enjoy a glimpse of our final transnational workshop in Sweden, where 32 young people involved throughout the project came together to delve deeper into Future Narratives.

Theatre of Stories: Youth Presentations at Sollentuna’s Final Dissemination Event

At our final dissemination event in Sollentuna, young participants presented their work in storytelling through theatre.

Future Narratives Art Show: Youth Creativity on Display at Sollentuna Library

Watch the art show created by young people at the Future Narratives workshop in Sweden, presented at our dissemination event and an installation in Sollentuna Library.

Young Voices, Big Dreams: Short Stories from Sollentuna’s Dissemination Event

Discover the stories prepared by young people and presented at our dissemination event in Sollentuna. Their short stories represent “important moments in our lives, feelings, thoughts and dreams.”

From Journey to Passion: A Young Voice on MMA and Life in Sweden

In this short film, created in Sollentuna and shown at our dissemination event, a young participant shares his journey to Sweden and his passion for MMA.