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Transatlantic – Russia Civic Workshops
Young people from Russia, USA and Visegrad countries are welcome to apply for the Transatlantic – Russia Civic Workshops. The event is designed to support and strengthen civil society, bridge the U.S.-Russia-Visegrad cooperation and promote collaborative projects between participating countries. The deadline is on 1 April 2018.
WiFi May Become Passe. Enter LiFi, The Digital Alternative To WiFi
In case you have no idea what LiFi is and how it works, we have an interview with Professor Harald Haas, who has developed this new technology which you may soon hear more frequently about.
Photo Project „Removed“ By Eric Pickersgill Visualising Our Dependence On Digitalisation
Each generation seems to have its own fashion, lifestyle, and minor or major obsessions and quirks, which the very next generation may not be able to understand. The THING of today is certainly the Smartphone - a gadget that has practically became a part of our bodies. Don´t you think so? Read the interview with photographer Eric Pickersgill and his fascinating photoproject, “Removed“. His photographs are not only technically masterful, what‘s important is that they carry an important message.
Application Call for International Student Week in Belgrade
The youth association World Youth Wave opens the official call for applications for the 12th International Student Week in Belgrade - ISWiB 2018. ISWiB will take place i from 15-23 July in Serbian capital. Deadline to apply is February 28th.
Gotoco Summer Teaching Project
Young people and university students from all over the worldare welcome to join Gotoco Summer Teaching Project and earn a funded TEFL qualification at summer camps all over China. The application process is ongoing throughout February, 2018.
See What The Successful Ones Have To Advise
To do something great and succeed in any area is not an easy task. Be it starting a new business, working in an exciting field or making a breakthrough in medicine or science. Helpful words of advice from the succesful ones are always welcome. Here´s what they have to say.
Spend Less Time on Your Phone Might Be Easier Than You Think
According to Nielsen and ComScore research, four hours per day is the time that average American adult spend scrolling through his phone. Depression, anxiety, loss of productivity, and many other consequences, conditions, and traits are now linked by the scientific community to the time we spend on the internet, particularly social media. Rehman Ata, scientist and the founder of GoGray.Today was shocked when he started to measure the time he spends on his phone daily. He found himself using the phone five hours per day on average, mostly Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. He knew he needed to change something and came up with very simple method how to reduce his phone usage. We have an interview with him and ask him about his thoughts on various related subjects.
Traveling Around the World: The story of a couple
Alex and Valentina are two young & brave people who decided to leave their jobs and to travel around the world. Being creatives they went on taking bunch of fabulous photos and videos. But more than visual representation, I was fascinated by the deep conclusions and profound meanings these two have found throughout their trip. Was it all so easy? How did they manage their living? From being stuck on a cherry farm in Canada to building a bed in an old minivan and feeling like pilgrims - this adorable couple has done it all. Have dreams - will travel? Read on my interview with Alex to find a few tips on how to make your travel dreams come true.
South African President Announces Free Higher Education
We’ve highlighted below some of the most recent developments and occurrences in youth-related news and events. In this week's news we speak about the plan created by South African President who promised free higher education for ninety percent of households in his country, large amount of unspent funds at Swedish universities, and latest protests in Iran where more than 40 students have been arrested.
The Top Ten Fears Of Young People Today
The voices of young people show that we are in a period of transition. We interviewed young people over an interval of three weeks and came away with a list of the top 10 fears that young adults expressed during the interviews. You can read them below and take time for reflection.
Travelling And Working At The Same Time – Life As A Nomad With Alexander...
Wishful thinking for some is reality for a few others. The interconnected world we live in makes it possible, and sometimes quite rewarding, to become a nomad, travel the world, do what you wish to do, perhaps even live on your own tems to an extent and earn a good living. We are interviewing Alexander Waltner of Sweden, who has made all of these dreams his personal reality.
Where Men Fight For Equality: Matriarchal Societies In The World
Kateřina Karásková is a lawyer and human-rights activist from the Czech Republic. She has lived in Guatemala with Mayan Indians who have survived genocide; she has started a hospital and managed schools in needy areas of Uganda; and she has overseen environmental and agricultural projects in Kenya. Together with her partner, Simon Bird, she has written and illustrated a book titled "Kde ženy vládnou", which has been published in the Czech language. Simon is an artist from East Devon in the United Kingdom. For the last twenty years he has travelled the globe and created arts-based projects with indigenous tribes. Together with Kateřina, he has written and illustrated a series of four eBooks called "Where Women Rule!"
Fully Funded TechWomen Mentorship
Young women with professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) are welcome to apply for the TechWomen mentorship program. Application deadline is on January 17, 2018.
Let’s talk about relationships: Can Couples Change Each Other’s Lives?
Florian Zsok of the University of Zurich has dedicated years to seeking out answers to the question of the relationships between couples and has published his studies to great acclaim. We have an opportunity to interview him and hear about his insights.
Global Talent Trainee Program In Vietnam
VMir.Co is organizing an appealing program for all entrepreneurial, dynamic and innovative university students, graduates and professionals. They’re looking for talented people to build The New Era of Clean Foods, not only in Vietnam but also all around the world. The deadline is on January 18, 2018.
On The Way To The European Market. Young Entrepreneurs In Nigeria Looking Forward To...
YT’s Africa contributor, Hussaini Mohammed, went to Nigeria’s Osun State to meet one of the best creative Adire and Batik designers in Nigeria, Jibril Babangida. Jibril is creating jobs for hundreds of unemployed men and women by producing homemade Batik. In an interview with YT, the young Nigerian entrepreneur talks about his life story, pointing out that knowledge, persistence, and hard work are the sure way to move Nigeria’s artistic and creative professionals forward.
Cultural Heritage Hidden in Deep-Ocean Shipwrecks Offers a Priceless Insight to the Past
Our previous interview with Mark Gordon was dedicated to the exciting world of shipwrecks, miles underwater. It offered an insight into the work of Odyssey Marine Exploration, their team, and the high-tech equipment they use. This second segment focuses on the Cultural Heritage Convention, the ownership of treasures that are discovered and where these treasures are to be found.
Summer Trainee Engineering Program At Google
Students from all over the globe who currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical field are welcome to apply for the Summer Trainee Engineering Program at Google. Applications are due by January 3rd, 2018 at 11:59pm GMT. By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: Paris, France; Warsaw, Poland; Munich, Germany; Zurich, Switzerland; Stockholm, Sweden.
Fully Funded MBA Scholarships At Asia Business School
Asia School of Business invite candidates with excellent past academic performance, impactful professional experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to submit their application to receive an MBA scholarship. The goal of the MBA Admissions Committee is to admit a highly diverse class consisting of college graduates from all areas of concentration, including the humanities, the social and physical sciences, law, medicine and engineering. Ideal candidates are smart, curious and thoughtful decision-makers who initiate the change they want to see in the world. Through the application process, the Admissions Committee is interested in understanding your accomplishments, your experiences working as part of a team, and how you have had an impact within your organizations.
Love For Satellite Geodesy As A Way To Make Dreams Come True
After finishing High school, and only 18 at the time, Randa Natras (26) was uncertain about her life career choice. However, her passion for exploring Space, and for math and physics, brought her to studies of the scientific field called Satellite Geodesy. Today, Randa is a recognized young scientist who is discovering how space weather and changes in the ionosphere affect the modern technologies we use on Earth. This year, she was one of only 14 experts from all around the world who received financial support from the IAG (the International Association for Geodesy) to participate in an important scientific convention in Japan. In an interview with Youth Time magazine, she updates us about her impressions from Japan, her latest research, and her plans for the future.
























