Education is an important focus for the James Dyson Foundation. James Dyson is particularly passionate about Design and Technology - a subject which challenges the young people of the UK to be creative, by using their hands and brains to create things that work.

The Foundation supports educational projects by means of bursaries and awards, such as awards to the Royal College of Art's Industrial Design Engineering students. However the Foundation's support extends beyond monetary support: design engineers from Dyson host workshops at schools and universities throughout the country and the Foundation provides free resources to Design and Technology teachers throughout the UK.

In September 2004 the James Dyson Foundation supported Malmesbury School by means of a £25,000 donation, in order for it to gain specialist status in Science and the Performing Arts. Design engineers and scientists from Dyson will work closely with the school to support educational workshops and visits.

To find out more about Dyson and education, please visit: www.education.dyson.co.uk