Title: DyslexicU Launches to Promote Skills for AI-Driven World
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DyslexicU, a free online university, launches to highlight dyslexic thinking as vital in today’s AI-driven job market.
DyslexicU Launches to Champion Dyslexic Skills in AI World
A groundbreaking online university, DyslexicU, has been launched today to teach the world about the value of dyslexic thinking. Created by global charity Made By Dyslexia in partnership with The Open University, this free-to-access platform aims to highlight the key skills inherent to dyslexics, which are increasingly recognised as essential in today’s AI-driven job market.
The platform’s launch follows the release of the “Intelligence 5.0” report by Made By Dyslexia. The report, supported by research from global recruitment giant Randstad Enterprise, reveals a significant shift in the skills valued across all industries. According to the findings, the most sought-after abilities in today’s workplace – such as complex problem solving, creativity, and resilience – align closely with those naturally possessed by dyslexics. However, these skills are often overlooked by traditional education systems and workplace assessments.
Speaking at the launch event during the UN General Assembly in New York, Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, who is dyslexic himself, emphasised the importance of thinking differently. “I’m proud that dyslexic thinking has made Virgin the disruptive brand it is today. In this new world, it’s not just an asset, it’s essential,” Branson said. “We need more innovators, problem-solvers, and unconventional thinkers. DyslexicU will help people around the world understand the power of dyslexic thinking.”
DyslexicU offers short, inspirational video courses featuring a wide range of experts and successful dyslexics. Participants will learn about the key principles of Dyslexic Thinking, and those who complete the courses can add the ‘University of Dyslexic Thinking’ to their LinkedIn profiles.
Kate Griggs, founder of Made By Dyslexia, described the launch of DyslexicU as a “radical call for a new school of thought”. She highlighted how AI has fundamentally changed the type of intelligence needed for success in the modern world, making human skills – such as problem solving, lateral thinking, and creativity – more important than ever. “These are all Dyslexic Thinking skills,” Griggs said.
Research conducted by YouGov for the Intelligence 5.0 report supports this view. A survey of 5,000 people across the USA, UK, India, and Australia found that 73% of respondents viewed complex problem solving as the best measure of intelligence. Creativity, communication, and interpersonal skills also ranked highly, while only 6% believed that traditional standardised exams were the best way to measure intelligence.
DyslexicU aims to address this gap by providing free access to educational resources that focus on the unique strengths of dyslexics. The platform’s contributors include notable dyslexics from various fields, such as Alex Wright, founder of Dash Water, Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank USA, and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, space scientist and ambassador.
The platform is open to anyone, regardless of whether they are dyslexic or simply curious to learn about the skills crucial to the AI-driven future. DyslexicU is housed on The Open University and available to people worldwide.
To learn more or enrol, visit www.dyslexicu.org and join the conversation about the value of #DyslexicThinking.
