Blog

Insights from the Hinksey Labs team and guest contributors.

Welcome to Hinksey Labs: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

Hinksey Labs connects ambitious high school students with academic and industry mentors for hands-on research and business projects — bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Simon Kotlerman

1 November 2024

5 min read

Social Impact

Why High School Students Should Explore Real-World Learning Beyond the Classroom

High school is about more than attending classes and completing assignments - it's a time to explore who you are and what you want to achieve. It's the perfect stage to dive into your interests, discover your potential, and find ways to make a difference in the world.

Hinksey Labs

19 November 2024

5 min read

Research Programme

Why High School Research Programmes Can Transform Your Future

In today's fast-changing world, being successful as a student involves more than just getting top marks. It's about developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills - skills that will prepare you to navigate complex challenges both in school and beyond.

Hinksey Labs

10 December 2024

5 min read

Research Programme

Research Without the White Coat: How Business Research Proves Intellectual Rigour to Colleges

Business research is real research too. Hinksey Labs' Director breaks down what business research actually involves, and shares the story of alumna Mariana dos Santos, now studying Economics at Dartmouth College.

Simon Kotlerman

5 January 2026

5 min read

Research Programme

How to Choose a Research Programme: Polygence, Lumiere, CCIR, Hinksey Labs, and More Compared

A plain guide to the research programmes high school students most often compare - one-to-one mentorships, cohort seminars, AI programmes, and where Hinksey Labs sits among them.

Hinksey Labs

14 August 2026

5 min read