Helen Lami’s New Year’s Message reflects on a year of growth, challenges and purpose, and looks to 2026 with joy and hope for education. Last year my word was ‘thrive’. It was about growth, resilience and building something strong in a demanding season and it turned out to be exactly […]
Academic Summer CEO, Helen Lami has worked in Summer Schools since the Year 2000, when she became aware of the growing demand for school holiday camps and summer school programmes. She was working for a college in London at the time and they didn’t have a summer school but were pleased […]
Mobile phones in the classroom – Should they be banned? Our CEO, Helen Lami explores screen time, digital addiction and how to teach students responsible phone use. Mobile phones in the classroom – to ban or not to ban? The debate regarding mobile phones has become a hot topic: should […]
Embracing change has shaped Helen Lami’s journey into education and entrepreneurship. Discover how adaptability, resilience, and purpose have helped her navigate challenges and build Academic Summer into a global success. Looking back over the past 25–30 years, I can see how much the world has changed. I remember my parents’ […]