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The Impact of Technology on the Future of Work

The Impact of Technology on the Future of Work

David Timis is a keynote speaker focused on the impact AI will have on the future of work who was also the expert in the Youth Time Summer School 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland. We had a chance to ask David more questions on what the future of the workplace holds for us. In this article, you will learn about ongoing trends at the job market and how to be better prepared for all the upcoming changes due to Covid-19 and automation.
Reimagine Education $50,000 Funding For Innovative Projects

Reimagine Education $50,000 Funding For Innovative Projects

Candidates with education-oriented projects are invited to apply for the $50,000 funding. Ideas should improve teaching delivery and educational outcomes and demonstrate uniqueness, scalability, and impact. The deadline is on 13 September 2020.
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Human Cyborgs: Neil Harbisson and Future Possibilities

The definition of a cyborg is a person whose physical abilities are extended beyond normal human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body. Based on this loose definition, many humans can be considered cyborgs. However, there are people who have actually been legally recognized as cyborgs. Neil Harbisson may have been one of the first to be classified a real-life cyber human. It is likely, however, that there will be more in the future, especially since more than 70% of people surveyed are willing to augment their brains and bodies in order to improve their employment prospects.
Helmut Veith Scholarships for Females in Computer Science

Helmut Veith Scholarships for Females in Computer Science

Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) is offering Helmut Veith Scholarships to excellent female students in Computer Science. In addition to full tuition fees, grantees will receive an annual stipend of EUR 6,000. The deadline is on 30 November 2020.
5 International Events to Volunteer

5 International Events to Volunteer in 2021

Volunteering at international events allows you to receive first-hand professional experience and get inspiration from the leading experts in the industry. Many events cover accommodation and catering for volunteers, making such trips more affordable. Today we will cover five volunteering opportunities for youth interested in economics, music, vocational education, and technology.
Columbia University - Free Online Courses

Columbia University – Free Online Courses

Yesterday we spoke about an Ivy League university, Princeton. Today it’s one more from the group which is Columbia that offers free online courses also aimed with the purpose of contributing towards social development.
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How to Make Your Email Marketing Campaign a Success

It’s been 42 years since Ray Tomlinson sent the first-ever email. The history of the email itself is one thing, but the evolution of email marketing is quite another. Over the past 42 years, email -the ability to send messages through a network has evolved into one of the most cost-effective forms of direct marketing. Not only is the method fast and cheap, but it has opened the door to how marketers can monitor and react to consumer behavior in a way that was never previously possible. What is the perspective on email marketing now and is it still effective, those are questions that are relevant now those days.
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Program Management Intern at Amazon in the Netherlands

Current university students are invited for a six-month-long internships as part of the Amazon EU Student Programs Team. As a project and program management intern you will become part of the office in Amsterdam, Netherlands starting in July 2020.
World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day – Seeing Through the Possibilities of Digital Health

Inspired by World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14, through this piece we will look into how technology and digitalization are changing/optimizing the process of donating blood. We will briefly discuss the background of this day, and the benefits of donating blood, too.
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Iceland – Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability

The job market is constantly changing as new technology is developed. It has been a common theme in human history to fear robots taking over our jobs. In a way, this has been happening for decades, albeit not in a sci-fi horror movie way. Technology has made its way into our daily lives and workplaces. All sorts of tasks are being automated and processes digitized. Many don’t even realize it, but various forms of AI are already in our workplaces. Even countries like Iceland, despite being small in size and population, are experiencing tech-related changes.
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PASET – PhD Scholarships

With its efforts concentrated on Africa, PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund that aids highly talented scientists and professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa, in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
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Full PhD Scholarship for Researchers from Africa

Ten scholarship slots are offered for the academic year 2020-2021 for African PhD students to carry out their doctoral research work at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco. The duration of the study and that of the scholarship is three years.

Top 10 Future Skills: Complex Problem Solving

With the rise of automation, comes the rise of soft skills. The landscape of work is shifting; and in order to keep up with the change, workers needs to develop competencies that machines won’t tackle. In this series we talk about the top 10 soft skills that will help you thrive in 2020. And today’s skill is complex problem solving or CPS.
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Free Online Courses – edX

Access to education should be a birthright. While many of the top universities in the world are way beyond reach of an average person, thankfully one can find online courses that are absolutely free.
Youth Global Forum, Bright Young Leaders Initiative

Bright Young Leaders Initiative: Winning Project of the Youth Global Forum 2019

For Anza and Nnditshene, our last Youth Global Forum in Amsterdam became a very special event. Their project Bright Young Leaders Initiative won the Youth Time Idea Grant of 10,000 Eur in funding! Through quality education and innovations, BYLI empowers young students from the marginalized African communities to become change-makers within their community. In this interview with Youth Time Magazine, Anza and Nnditsheni talk about their project, inspirations, challenges and give a piece of advice for other 'young leaders' who strive to make a difference.
2020 Civic Hive Media Fellowship

Civic Hive Media Fellowship Program 2020

This year, the Civic Hive Media fellowship program will be focused on stories on Gender Inequality, Health, People with special needs, Agriculture, Education, Social Investment programs, civic issues, and the extractive industry. The deadline is on 31 March 2020.
The Invisible Man

One ‘Invisible’ Story You Should Know about

I don't know whether or not you have seen ‘The Invisible Man’, but you should be warned that this article reveals information and facts that could be spoilers, even though I've tried to avoid it, while talking about the sharp edges of the movie.
Youth Global Forum, Amsterdam

Youth Global Forum 5: Where is the Future?

Between December 2nd – 6th, the capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, hosted Youth Time International Movements fifth annual Youth Global Forum. The event saw 112 attendees from 42 countries gather to discuss both Industry 5.0 and Inclusive Development. The four day forum included a variety of workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions from leading global authorities with the event concluding with a projects competition that saw twelve young entrepreneurs showcase their projects in the hope of winning various prizes including Scholarships, Internships and the Youth Time Idea Grant worth up to 10,000 EUR.
The Master's Programme in Russia

The Master’s Programme in Russia: Full Scholarship to Enroll

It is the third year the Russian Federation has organized the Open Doors International Olympiad. Winners and prize-winners of the Olympiad can choose any field of study from one of the subject areas of the Olympiad and one or several universities in Russia running the Master’s program of their choice.
Cybersecurity for Everyone with #YTGlobal Expert Ricardo M. Sanchez

Cybersecurity for Everyone with #YTGlobal Expert Ricardo M. Sanchez

This year the Youth Global Forum will celebrate its fifth year anniversary. Under the theme of ‘’Industry 5.0 vs Inclusive Development: Where is the future?’’, Ricardo Sanchez Marchand will join our panel of expert speakers for the first time when he will lead a session in ‘’Cybersecurity: Identifying Threats and How to Beat them’’. Ricardo is currently working for Ernst & Young as pentester / ethical hacker. We sat down briefly with Ricardo to get his thoughts on the upcoming Youth Global Forum and to also some advice for the participants ahead of their arrival.

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