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With the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, and the US announcing it would pause military aid to Ukraine, Kyiv faces mounting pressure. Neither Ukraine nor its European partners want the fighting to continue indefinitely – they want the ability to shape the terms of an eventual settlement. To do so, Ukraine needs leverage, and military assistance is a crucial part of that. What are the political and military implications of a prolonged delay – or a complete halt – in US support? Without US support, how can Ukraine still hold strong on the battlefield and at the negotiating table? And how can Europe step up to ensure Ukraine is not left without the “cards” it needs? Gustav Gressel, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Austrian National Defense Academy and an ECFR alumnus @ECFRTV ​

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Discover how two pioneering LGBTI social entrepreneurs are driving change in their communities. Watch our session recordings for real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration to kick-start your own impact journey. We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from two inspiring changemakers who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprises: 🌈 Amir Shaikezhanov – Community organiser at Safe Space Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amir runs a queer bar that helps fund a shelter for the trans community. His enterprise also includes a community centre, which serves as a free space for activities organised by LGBTI activists and groups. 🌈 Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step Foundation in Bulgaria and CEO of The Steps, the largest LGBTI social enterprise in Europe. With a background in investment banking and venture capital across New York and Sydney, Ivan brings a wealth of experience and insight into scaling impact with purpose. Whether you're just beginning to explore social entrepreneurship or ready to take action, these sessions are full of lessons, inspiration, and honest reflections on challenges and breakthroughs.

Step into the world where quantum computing meets creative expression. This webinar dives into how today’s quantum technologies (even without full quantum advantage) are already powering innovation in music, visual art, and video games. From glitchy quantum image effects to AI-style music riffing and level generation for games like Mario, you’ll explore how quantum tools are evolving from educational novelties to serious creative engines. Get hands-on insights into quantum blur, quantum reservoir computing, and procedural generation, and leave inspired to create with quantum in ways you’ve never imagined. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand how quantum computing is being applied in the creative industries, including gaming, music, and visual art. Explain the concept of quantum blur and how it uses quantum effects to manipulate and generate visual content. Recognize how quantum reservoir computing works and how it can be used for music generation and game level design. Evaluate the current capabilities and limitations of quantum hardware for creative applications. Explore practical ways to incorporate quantum tools into creative workflows Be inspired to ideate or prototype creative quantum applications using simulators or real quantum hardware. AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

The webinar was presented by Gosia Kowalska, Privacy & Compliance Officer at IAB Europe, who delivered a comprehensive overview of the TCF. She explained its role in supporting compliance within the digital advertising ecosystem and offered clear, actionable insights on how organisations can effectively integrate the framework.

China steps up space race with another successful rocket launch Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/24/china-steps-up-space-race-with-another-successful-rocket-launch Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

Si llevas el pañuelo adecuado, la temporada de alergias no tendrá ningún efecto sobre ti. Evita la propagación de infecciones en primavera y verano: echa un vistazo a nuestra animación. Muestra cómo recoger los estornudos en un pañuelo de papel, tirarlo a la basura y después lavarse las manos y secárselas con una toalla de papel.

Avec le bon mouchoir à vos côtés, la saison des allergies n'a aucune chance ! Pour prévenir la propagation des infections au printemps et en été, regardez notre animation. Elle montre comment attraper les éternuements dans un mouchoir en papier, puis le jeter dans une poubelle, après quoi il faut se laver les mains et les sécher avec une serviette en papier.

Con il fazzoletto giusto al vostro fianco, la stagione delle allergie è finita! Per prevenire la diffusione di infezioni in primavera e in estate, guardate il nostro video animato. Mostra come raccogliere gli starnuti in un fazzoletto di carta, come cestinarlo e infine come lavarsi le mani e asciugarle con un asciugamano di carta.

Com o lenço de papel adequado, a época das alergias não tem hipótese! Evite a propagação de infeções na primavera e no verão: veja o nosso vídeo. Mostra como apanhar espirros num lenço de papel, colocá-lo no lixo e, depois, lavar as mãos e secá-las com uma toalha de papel.

In October 2024, ILGA-Europe welcomed LGBTI organisations and groups from Europe and Central Asia, along with ILGA-Europe’s active partners from other civil society organisations, funders, and institutions to Bucharest in Romania for four days of discussions, panels, workshops, inspiring speeches, and moments of celebration at the Annual Conference. Here's just a little snapshot of this very special event.

🤖 Who’s to blame when AI commits a crime? ⚖️ Elina Nerantzi, PhD researcher at the EUI Department of Law, investigates the legal puzzle of AI and criminal responsibility. 💥 Her research rethinks personhood 👤 and accountability in the age of algorithms. 🔍📚 🔗 https://www.eui.eu/people?id=elina-nerantzi

🛍️ Can your shopping habits fight climate change? 🌍 Eva Franzmeyer, PhD researcher at the EUI Department of Law, explores how consumer choices and smart policies can drive greener industries. 📊 Her research blends economic theory and data to design climate solutions that work for people and the planet. 💡♻️ 🔗 https://www.eui.eu/people?id=eva-franzmeyer

🌳 Can local parks power up community development? 🏘️ Lorenzo Mascioli, PhD researcher at the EUI Department of Political and Social Sciences, investigates how public projects—like your neighborhood park—can become engines of long-term development. 📍 His research dives into governance systems, showing how local collaboration and decision-making impact the success of public policies. With spatial data, network analysis, and on-the-ground fieldwork, Lorenzo reveals how we can design smarter, fairer governance to build stronger communities. 🧠📈💬 🔗 https://www.eui.eu/people?id=lorenzo-mascioli

🌍 Can history help us rethink how we welcome refugees today? 🕊️ Natalia Woszczyk, PhD researcher at the EUI Department of History, explores the emotional dimensions of religious exile during the Reformation—spotlighting the stories of the Bohemian Brethren and the communities that received them. 📍 Her research unpacks how compassion, fear, and political interests shaped refugee policies in 16th-century Central and Eastern Europe. By looking at the past, Natalia invites us to reflect on what kind of society we want to build today. 💭📜🌱 🔗 https://www.eui.eu/people?id=natalia-woszczyk

Mit dem richtigen Papiertaschentuch an Ihrer Seite hat die Allergie-Saison keine Chance! Verhindern Sie die Ausbreitung von Infektionen im Frühling und Sommer: Schauen Sie sich unsere Animation an. Sie zeigt, wie man Nieser in einem Papiertaschentuch auffängt und entsorgt. Danach wäscht man sich die Hände und trocknet sie mit einem Handtuchpapier ab.

Meet Sourav Laha, Melissa Reidy and Daisy Burckin, three researchers from around the world who will be attending the EGU General Assembly for the first time in 2025! Find out what they are looking forward to, any sessions they are looking out for and where you will find them to discuss their work! WeAreEGU is a special video series created by our EGU25 Communications Assistant, Fabio Crameri. For more information visit the EGU25 webpage: https://www.egu25.eu or email: egu25@copernicus.org. Follow us: Website: https://www.egu.eu Social media: https://www.egu.eu/outreach/social-media/ Email: communications@egu.eu

Claire Whittle's report video Can Regenerative Agriculture improve the health and welfare of livestock?, sponsored by McDonalds UK & Ireland. Claire's full report can be downloaded from: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/Claire%20Whittle%20Nuffield%20Report%20final.pdf ***** Executive Summary In the face of growing climate concerns and environmental degradation, the UK livestock industry is facing increasing scrutiny for both its ethical and environmental impacts. As food systems have become more industrialised globally there have been increasing concerns over the health and welfare of livestock as animals are often pushed to their physical and psychological limits in the name of efficiency and progress. Living on a planet of finite resources with an expanding human population is a very real concern when it comes to food availability. Scaling-up production has been seen as the only viable solution to ensure the world does not go hungry. This, combined with the ready availability of ammonia-based fertilisers- a legacy of the post-world war munitions industry- alongside increased use of pesticides and fossil fuels has driven intensification worldwide. The world now produces more than enough food for its growing population but politics ensures it does not reach those that need it most. Intensification has also come at a huge environmental cost. In a conventional food system where land degradation, river contamination, poor air quality, nature depletion and a heavy reliance on fossil fuels and other chemical inputs are considered normal, it is unsurprising that farming, human health and the planet have reached a crisis point. Regenerative agriculture offers an alternative solution. It aims to improve degraded soils, biodiversity and climate resilience by farming as close to nature as possible and to make farming businesses both more profitable and productive whilst reducing the need for external inputs. This study was undertaken to understand if regenerative agriculture can improve the health and welfare of livestock. As part of this project, I visited the USA where there are several ongoing long-term studies on regenerative agriculture. I also visited Australia where an increasingly hostile climate is forcing change to more resilient farming methods. I also travelled throughout the UK mainland to visit farmers who are adopting regenerative practices in different ways. Although management of livestock is the most vital determinant of health and welfare within any farming system, animals that are walking a metabolic knife-edge due to high levels of production in intensive systems are more likely to require interventions. Understanding the root cause of disease can help producers to identify bottlenecks on their farms. Focussing on positive health and welfare outcomes alongside levels of disease is imperative here, as are sound and ethical breeding decisions. Observation and an open mindset are key attributes of a good stockperson. Landscape design is as fundamental to livestock welfare as housing design and long-term, sustainable farm planning for a changing climate is crucial to ensure that health and welfare remains a priority in regenerative systems where animals are used as a tool to improve soil health. Regenerative agriculture can not only improve livestock health and welfare - but it also has the potential to improve the health of entire ecosystems on a global scale. It is therefore, on the entire industry from policy to the supply chain to support a move to a more sustainable, regenerative future. ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org. Follow us on social media at @NuffieldFarming on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! #NuffieldFarming #IamNuffield

Information Webinar for the prospective applicants to the DAFM Thematic Research Call 2025.

The purpose of this short presentation is to support potential candidates in accessing information about the competition for lawyer-linguists. Please note that this presentation does not replace the full information contained in the Notice of Competition, which is the only valid legal document applicable to the competition in question, and whose close consultation is strongly recommended. Detailed information and the Notice of the Competition are available at: https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/lawyer-linguists-czech-danish-estonian-finnish-french-italian-latvian-swedish

Don't miss the discussion of the findings of a global scientific assessment of the multi-dimensional relationships between forests and social and economic resilience, and resilience-enhancing potential of management and governance interventions that have forests at their core. Register now https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_bKej9Y2RvmvtsWBBkj7ng

Julio Linares, presidente de la Comisión de Sociedad Digital de CEOE, expone los principales desafíos digitales de España y las acciones clave para afrontarlos: desde impulsar la innovación y reducir la burocracia hasta apoyar a las pymes y fomentar la formación. Una hoja de ruta esencial para transformar la digitalización en competitividad, empleo y crecimiento sostenible

Changing the present means shaping the future. The YRN General Assembly (3-4 April 2025) combined commitment to the present and hope in the future.

Today we celebrate the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace! It may be a long name - but the message is simple and powerful: Peace needs dialogue. Peace needs cooperation. Parliament President Roberta Metsola marked the occasion by highlighting the importance of Europe’s role in building a more peaceful world.

The European Union is fully committed to strengthening the NPT, promoting its universalisation and enhancing its implementation. Ahead of the Eleventh NPT Review Conference in 2026, the Third Preparatory Committee will take place in New York on 28 April-9 May 2025. Remarks by Stephan Klement, EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.

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#energysecurity #IEASummit #REbootTheWorld In just a decade, Uruguay flipped the script - from being a fossil fuel dependent country to being powered on 98% renewable electricity. What did this transformation bring as a result? Lower costs. More jobs. Real resilience to global shocks. This isn’t just an #energysecurity win - it’s proof of what’s possible when political will, public support and trust in renewables act as one. Learn more about Uruguay's story at: https://www.reboot-the-world.com/uruguay/ Hear more renewable energy solutions stories at: http://www.reboot-the-world.com/ and http://350.org/hope-hub #EnergySecurity #IEASummit #REbootTheWorld #HopeHub #renewableenergy

Second edition - 15 April 2025 ------------------------------------------- The Language Technology Landscape Conference provided insights and trends about the language technology market, focusing on large language models, text-based, and speech-based language technologies. The conference was largely based on the results of the two-year Market Study on Language Technologies, a European Commission research project conducted by Nimdzi Insights. This conference updated and expanded on the interim findings shared at the first conference held in June 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAcuOBMyLcM&ab_channel=DigitalEU All actors in the language technology space are invited to attend and watch online: developers, buyers, and users of language technologies in the private and public sector all over the world and in Europe. ------------------------------------------- Interesting links: The presentation slides from the conference are available here: https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/connect-university/library The Market Study on Language Technologies website: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/language-technology-market-study Conference event website: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/events/language-technology-landscape-conference-2025 Conference was organised with the support of CONNECT University (DG CONNECT). ------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome and opening notes from Philippe Gelin 7:42 - Keynote message from Josef Kubovsky 27:48 - The landscape of language technology - Executive summary by Laszlo K. Varga 1:06:20 - Large language models (LLMs) by Laszlo K. Varga 1:34:30 - Text-based language technologies by Laszlo K. Varga and Jourik Ciesielski 2:07:47 - Speech-based language technologies by Laszlo K. Varga and Jourik Ciesielski 2:35:12 - Closing remarks from Laszlo K. Varga and Philippe Gelin -------------------------------------------

Julio Linares, presidente de la Comisión de Sociedad Digital de CEOE, expone los principales desafíos digitales de España y las acciones clave para afrontarlos: desde impulsar la innovación y reducir la burocracia hasta apoyar a las pymes y fomentar la formación. Una hoja de ruta esencial para transformar la digitalización en competitividad, empleo y crecimiento sostenible

Watch the video showcasing highlights of the progress made in the implementation of the Kigali Action Plan in the CIS Region.

2025 Scholar Mollie Gupta works for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) where she is leading a programme of work to support seaweed farming in the UK. She believes seaweed farming offers a powerful nature-based solution to tackle the increasingly urgent climate and nature crises, while also providing products that could support British agriculture. Her Nuffield study How do we move British seaweed farming to commercial scale and reach its full potential? is sponsored by The Richard Lawes Foundation. Find out more about Mollie: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/mollie-gupta ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

In a time of geopolitical tension and mounting pressure to secure clean, reliable energy, Europe’s next move is critical. That’s why Power Summit 2025 – Power Play couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. Here are three reasons to be part of the conversation: 𝟭. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Explore how accelerating electrification across all sectors is essential to delivering on climate goals and reducing dependency. 𝟮. 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱-𝗼𝗻 Understand what redefining energy resilience means in an era of cyber threats, supply disruption and political volatility. 𝟯. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 Join key players across policy and industry as they chart a path to sustainable growth through innovation and investment. 📅 3–4 June 2025 📍 Maison de la Poste, Brussels 🔗 https://powersummit2025.eurelectric.org/ The energy transition is no longer just strategy — it’s a hashtag#PowerPlay. Join us at hashtag#PowerSummit25 and help shape Europe’s next bold move.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/summit-on-the-future-of-energy-security The IEA has been at the heart of international energy security for 50 years – helping avoid, mitigate and manage energy supply disruptions and crises. As the world changes, so do the challenges around energy security. On 24 and 25 April 2025, the IEA and the UK government will convene an international Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London. UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol will co-host the event and feature among the keynote speakers.

Rights defenders advocate for the whole range of human rights that shape how we live. Their work includes speaking out against extrajudicial killings by the police and drug gangs in Mexico, or the persecution of LGBTQI people in Uganda; those who organize workers to form a union in factories in southeast Asia, or villagers in Central America who demand fair compensation from a mining company for polluting their drinking water. But taking this kind of action to defend rights can be hugely dangerous, even fatal. Those on the frontlines of struggles for democracy, equity, and justice should not be left abandoned. Open Society is working on innovative strategies to: prevent attacks, offer comprehensive, holistic protection, reveal the political economies behind the attacks, and work to strengthen redress for the defenders at risk. Open Society’s Sharan Shrinivas shares how rights defenders’ commitment, resilience, and tenacity inspire our mission. #opensociety #humanrights #shorts

Government attention to the security and resilience of subsea telecommunications cables has intensified in recent years. While largely owned and operated by private companies, a growing number of states now qualify or designate the systems as critical, if not strategic infrastructure, the security and resilience of which are vital to economic and societal well-being, national security and much else. In her address to the IIEA, Dr Camino Kavanagh discusses government efforts to protect the infrastructure in the current geopolitical context, examining how such efforts - and the different challenges that emerge - contribute to the global telecommunications systems’ core resilience capacities. About the Speaker: Dr. Camino Kavanagh is a Senior Fellow with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and a Visiting Senior Fellow with the Dept. of War Studies, King’s College London. Her current research focuses on international security, conflict and technology as well as emerging issues relevant to critical subsea infrastructure. Camino is also Senior Digital Advisor to the UN Department of Political Affairs’ Policy and Mediation Division. She served as advisor/rapporteur to the 2019-2021 and 2016-2017 UN negotiating processes on cyber/ICT and international security (UNGGE and UNOEWG). Over the past decade she has also advised and consulted with the UN Secretary-General’s office, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Commission, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of American States, as well as with government departments and agencies on issues pertaining to national/international security, conflict and diplomacy. Prior to this, Camino spent over a decade working in conflict and post-conflict contexts, including with UN peacekeeping operations and political missions.

Government attention to the security and resilience of subsea telecommunications cables has intensified in recent years. While largely owned and operated by private companies, a growing number of states now qualify or designate the systems as critical, if not strategic infrastructure, the security and resilience of which are vital to economic and societal well-being, national security and much else. In her address to the IIEA, Dr Camino Kavanagh will discuss government efforts to protect the infrastructure in the current geopolitical context, examining how such efforts - and the different challenges that emerge - contribute to the global telecommunications systems’ core resilience capacities. About the Speaker: Dr. Camino Kavanagh is a Senior Fellow with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and a Visiting Senior Fellow with the Dept. of War Studies, King’s College London. Her current research focuses on international security, conflict and technology as well as emerging issues relevant to critical subsea infrastructure. Camino is also Senior Digital Advisor to the UN Department of Political Affairs’ Policy and Mediation Division. She served as advisor/rapporteur to the 2019-2021 and 2016-2017 UN negotiating processes on cyber/ICT and international security (UNGGE and UNOEWG). Over the past decade she has also advised and consulted with the UN Secretary-General’s office, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Commission, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of American States, as well as with government departments and agencies on issues pertaining to national/international security, conflict and diplomacy. Prior to this, Camino spent over a decade working in conflict and post-conflict contexts, including with UN peacekeeping operations and political missions.  Recorded on the 23rd of April 2025

EGU's Division Presidents are volunteers with a complicated and important role, that can shape the focus of the field highlighting important research and providing a critically important support network for European researchers, and researchers around the world. This year for the first time, at EGU25, a PhD candidate researcher - an Early Career Scientist - will take on this task after being elected the President of the Energy, Resources and Environment (ERE) Division. To learn more about Giorgia Stasi, and find out what led her to stand for Division President as an Early Career Scientist, what she is looking forward to and what her suggestions are for other early career reserachers looking to take this step, EGU's Social Media Assistant Chaimae Beddad spoke with her, just ahead of the General Assembly in Vienna. Interview by: Chaimae Beddad, EGU Social Media Assistant Produced and directed by: Fabio Crameri Visit the EGU's Energy, Resources and Environment Division webpage: https://www.egu.eu/ere/ Follow us: Website: https://www.egu.eu Social media: https://www.egu.eu/outreach/social-media/ Email: communications@egu.eu

Do you claim Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) subsidy? If so you need to complete 2 of the 5 plans/audits within the Whole Farm Plan by 15th May 2025. You will have to say which ones you have completed when you fill out your Single Application Form (SAF). While everyone has to do at least two in 2025, it is up to you to decide which ones you want to do. You only need to carry out the parts that are relevant to your farm or croft business. You may already have some of these plans and audits in place. If you do, and they meet the minimum standards, you won’t need to take any further action. Find out more at https://www.fas.scot/preparing-for-the-future/ Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/FASScot/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://www.fas.scot/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/

Welcome to AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds, a statutory levy board funded by farmers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to be a critical enabler, to positively influence outcomes, allowing farmers, growers and others in the supply chain to be competitive, successful and share good practice. We equip levy payers with easy to use products, tools and services to help them make informed decisions and improve business performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, AHDB supports the following industries: meat and livestock (Beef, Lamb and Pork) in England; Dairy in Great Britain; and Cereals and Oilseeds in the UK. For further information visit www.ahdb.org.uk Follow us on social media X https://twitter.com/AHDB_Cereals Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHDBcereals Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahdb_cereals/

ESA’s state-of-the-art Biomass mission is designed to provide new insights into the health and evolution of the world’s forests, helping us understand how they are changing over time and, importantly, their critical role in the global carbon cycle. Equipped with the first-ever fully polarimetric P-band synthetic aperture radar, this satellite can penetrate dense forest canopies. The long 70 cm wavelength of the radar enables it to measure ‘biomass’—the woody trunks, branches and stems—where trees store the majority of their carbon. Credits: European Space Agency (ESA) ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Terms_and_Conditions

Ahead of the African Development Bank Presidency election in May, our Managing Director and Deputy Chief Executive Hans Peter Lankes speaks to one of five candidates, Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania, about his vision for the role. The former Minister of Economy and Finance for Mauritania answers the following questions: - How can and should the AfDB address Africa's biggest challenges at the current juncture? - How would you position the AfDB to expand its lending capacity and at the same time unlock more private sector financing for Africa? - What is your top priority for the AfDB if elected?

Ahead of the African Development Bank Presidency election in May, our Managing Director and Deputy Chief Executive Hans Peter Lankes speaks to one of five candidates, Amadou Hott from Senegal, about his vision for the role. Mr. Hott, former Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation for Senegal, answers the following questions: - How can and should the AfDB address Africa's biggest challenges at the current juncture? - How would you position the AfDB to expand its lending capacity and at the same time unlock more private sector financing for Africa? - What is your top priority for the AfDB if elected?

Ahead of the African Development Bank Presidency election in May, our Managing Director and Deputy Chief Executive Hans Peter Lankes speaks to one of five candidates, Dr. Samuel Maimbo, about his vision for the bank. Dr. Maimbo, from Zambia, is Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank. He answers the following questions: - How can and should the AfDB address Africa's biggest challenges at the current juncture? - How would you position the AfDB to expand its lending capacity and at the same time unlock more private sector financing for Africa? - What is your top priority for the AfDB if elected?

Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies, University of Oxford As the world prepares for a second Trump presidency and its transformative impact on the global order, Europe faces an urgent need to not only reassess its transatlantic ties but also to rethink engagement with other powers on its path to strategic interdependence. This event which will explore the findings of public opinion polling conducted by ECFR in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, USA, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the UK, as well as in eleven EU member states: How do key powers view the contemporary world order in light of a second Trump presidency, and how does the EU fit in this new landscape? What should drive Europe’s foreign policy in a transactional world, who is a partner, who is an adversary?  How do people in other countries perceive Trump’s commitment to end the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? The event is being organized as part of ECFR’s Re:Order and Unlock Europe’s Majority projects. The Re:Order project is funded by Stiftung Mercator. ECFR partnered with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, International Centre for Defence and Security, and Think Tank Europa on the Unlock Europe’s Majority project. ECFR also collaborated with the Europe in a Changing World project of the Dahrendorf Programme at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford.

Submit your AI vision: https://aiforgood.itu.int/canvas-of-the-future-2025/ The second edition of Canvas of the Future celebrates ITU’s 160 year legacy, inviting artists and AI innovators to showcase their talents and contribute to the global dialogue on the role of technology in shaping the future of digital connectivity, bridging divides, and creating a more connected and sustainable world. Harness the power of AI to create compelling visual representations of your vision for a better future. Submissions are open until 15 May 12:00 CEST. The winner will be invited to attend and showcase their work at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, taking place in Geneva from 8-11 July. 💡 Inspire creativity and innovation in AI and art 📚 Promote knowledge and understanding of humanity’s biggest challenges 📢 Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and amplify diverse voices 📱Raise awareness of digital connectivity 🌱 Drive positive change and impact 🛰️ Highlight ITU’s legacy and work AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

#GirlsInICT Day streaming live from Kyrgyzstan + Mauritania! Tune in to celebrate and support girls + young women leading the world's digital transformation

2025 Scholar Lucia Slack is a mental health nurse working in rural Cumbria. Married to a first-generation dairy farmer, she has a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those in agriculture and their impact on mental well-being. Her Nuffield study Addressing suicide in agriculture: Supporting and preventing the biggest hidden danger today is sponsored by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Find out more about Lucia: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/lucia-slack ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

Innovation at the Crossroads of AI & Health Meet Nanothera, a HealthTech startup revolutionising R&D with artificial intelligence! With support from the EU-funded Connect’Innov Lab, Nanothera develops cutting-edge solutions using natural substances and medicinal plants. Watch founder Ferdaous Belaid share her journey in this inspiring video!

We spotlight care that truly matters! Support. Care. Recovery. With EU funding and UNFPA support, specialised Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) facilities have been set up across Lebanon to provide medical and psychological care for survivors of sexual violence. A dedicated hotline also ensures immediate support when it’s needed most. Watch the video to learn more.

Empowering Women with Disabilities In Tangier, the EU-supported PIAF project is transforming lives by providing women with disabilities the skills to thrive. Over two years, participants and caregivers received 258 hours of pastry training, fostering economic and social empowerment while promoting gender equality and entrepreneurship. Watch the video to see how skills can shape futures!

Healthcare at Your Fingertips! Discover CliniDo, an EU-supported initiative revolutionising healthcare in Upper Egypt! With 500,000+ patients served and a network of 11,000+ doctors, CliniDo makes doctor visits, tests, and home healthcare just a voice command away—while creating jobs and fostering gender inclusion.

Ending the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and other communicable diseases is a key target under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 — Good Health and Well-being. In this video - ECDC expert in communicable diseases - Charlotte Deogan explains how the EU/EEA is working towards reaching the targets. Discover how ECDC supports countries and the European Commission through: ➡️ Data collection and surveillance ➡️ Expert network coordination ➡️ Scientific guidance on prevention and control While the region has made strong progress in some areas — such as HIV testing and TB detection —challenges remain. Watch to learn about current gaps, especially around hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, and what actions are needed to accelerate progress. 📊 Data for action, prevention that works, and partnerships that make a difference — this is how we move forward together. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EyNS6q #SDG3 #HIV #Tuberculosis #Hepatitis #STIs #ECDC #PublicHealth #EUHealth #GlobalGoals #DataForAction #DiseasePrevention

As part of the SCOPE IPR project, funded by the EU and implemented by the EUIPO, in collaboration with the ASEAN IP Offices and the ASEAN IP Academy, we hosted the IP Academy Webinar Series for Students: Trade Marks and Industrial Designs, bringing students from different fields of study in #SoutheastAsia and helping make them IP-savvy. For more information please visit our website at: https://internationalipcooperation.eu/ Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUIPcooperation Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUIPcooperation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/euipcooperation

David's joined by AHDB's Head of Economic Analysis, Sarah Baker, to help farmers understand the impact recent tariffs US President Donald Trump introduced could have on UK and global agricultural markets. The pair strip it down to the basics of supply and demand to help make sense of the current uncertainty. Plus, did you spot a mystery Easter bunny running about Ipswich over the bank holiday? David has all the details... More on Tariffs: The US imposes 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/news/the-us-imposes-10-tariff-on-all-uk-exports-to-the-us) Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/trade-and-policy) UK-US pork trade and Trumps tariffs | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/Contents/Item/Display/135208) If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:agonomics@ahdb.org.uk) Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre (https://preferencecentre.ahdb.org.uk/en-gb/Home/Index)  so that you can: • Easily update your preferences and contact information • Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more • Receive important updates such as disease alerts

_________________________________________ CLEPA – The European Association of Automotive Suppliers unites over 120 of the world’s leading automotive parts, systems, and modules suppliers, along with more than 20 national and European trade associations. We serve as the voice of the automotive supplier industry, connecting our members with policymakers and shaping the future of mobility in Europe. 🌐 CLEPA website: https://www.clepa.eu/ __________________________________________ 📲Follow CLEPA: https://be.linkedin.com/company/clepa https://twitter.com/clepa_eu #theroadahead #justtransition #climateaction #responsiblesupplychain #circulareconomy #sustainabilitymanifesto #automotiveindustry #futureofmobility #zeroemissions #electricvehicles #eu #automotiveinnovation

2025 Scholar Dr Laura James is an agricultural scientist who currently works in the Sustainable Farming Research team at AHDB. Her interests lie in supporting farmers to work with nature to maximise sustainable and profitable food production. Her Nuffield study Pathways to participation: Reducing barriers for farmers in biodiversity markets is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Farmers. Find out more about Laura: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/laura-james ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

🚨 Register now for Data Week 2025 👉 https://data-week.eu/2025-edition/registration/ 🗓️ 27-28 May 2025 📍 OTE Group of Companies (HTO) - Athens, Greece Find out more 👉 https://bdva.eu/news/data-week-2025-programme-registration/ ✅ Data Week is the spring gathering of the European Big Data and Data Driven AI research and innovation community! In Data Week, the participants share knowledge and results, discuss topics of common interest, find synergies, build new collaborations and identify new challenges and recommendations. Data Week 2025 Programme 👉 https://data-week.eu/2025-edition/programme/ 🏆 With a programme reflecting the theme Odyssey of AI: Navigating the Data Seas, DW offers the perfect context for regional, European and international level actors to present their achievements, share knowledge and network with the community. Data Week 2025 registration platform 👉 https://my.weezevent.com/data-week-2025 🤝 Data Week is organised by the Big Data Value Association and hosted by OTE - Cosmote, in collaboration with the following BDVA members: Athens Technology Center, ICCS - NTUA , CORE Innovation Centre, NCSR DEMOKRITOS​, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) and NEUROPUBLIC S.A. Data Week practical info 👉 https://data-week.eu/2025-edition/info/ #DataWeek25 #Datasharing #BigData #AI #sustainability #data #innovation #AItech #tech

From laces to dress sketches — fashion is full of small moments that make a big impression. Feast your eyes with incredible pins, brooches, and bold fabrics from the Europeana #collection. #digital #heritage #digitalheritage #aesthetic

This webinar is being organized as part of the activities of the AI and Multimedia standards collaboration under the World Standards Cooperation (IEC, ISO and ITU). Misinformation and deepfakes can have far-reaching consequences in many policy areas ranging from public health to national security. It can cast doubt on factual evidence and jeopardise the implementation of public policies. This webinar will explore how media companies including social media are addressing these challenges and discuss policies and tools that can enhance the transparency and accountability of information sources; and governance measures to uphold the integrity and trust of the information space. Learning Objectives: Main learning objectives include: 1) Discuss the challenges facing media companies with regards to misinformation and deepfakes 2) Assess the policy and governance measures implemented by media organizations to mitigate the impact of misinformation and deepfakes 3) Discuss lessons learned, best practices and technical standards needed to address these threats AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

This webinar explores the importance of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in enhancing educational practices and ensuring that all learners have access to quality education. EASNIE introduces Dr Gordon Porter, Director of Inclusive Education Canada (https://www.inclusiveeducation.ca/) and policy advisor for education ministries, who presents key aspects of leadership and policy in inclusive education, effective instructional strategies, collaboration among educators and engaging parents. The webinar also features EASNIE representatives Dr Diana Murdoch and Dr Anthoula Kefallinou, who highlight the importance of high-quality, ethical data collection in inclusive education and the need to involve learners and families in decision-making. This session is part of the project 'Addressing Disparities in Access to Inclusive Education' in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and carried out by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE) in co-operation with the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM) https://reform-support.ec.europa.eu/index_en. Find out more about EASNIE’s work through the TSI on our website. https://www.european-agency.org/activities/technical-support-instrument-actions 00:00 Introduction 01:37 EASNIE video 10:13 Presentation by Dr Gordon Porter 43:04 Questions for Dr Porter 01:07:08 Presentation by Dr Porter and Diana Murdoch 01:48:48 Questions for Dr Porter

This webinar explores the importance of collaboration in education. EASNIE introduces Dr Kathleen Mortier, consultant for EASNIE, who explores collaborative practices at the individual and classroom level, highlighting the shift from expert models to partnership-based approaches in inclusive education. Ms Mieke Miere from Catholic Education Flanders (https://www.katholiekonderwijs.vlaanderen/engels) discusses the legislative frameworks and collaborative structures that support inclusive schools, showcasing key developments that promote equal access. Finally, Ms Bodil Hafsås, Policy Director at Norway’s Ministry of Education and Research (https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/kd/id586/), highlights cross-sectoral collaboration among ministries, focusing on strategies to address the diverse needs of learners. This session is part of the project 'Addressing Disparities in Access to Inclusive Education' in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and carried out by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE) in co-operation with the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM) https://reform-support.ec.europa.eu/index_en. Find out more about EASNIE’s work through the TSI on our website. https://www.european-agency.org/activities/technical-support-instrument-actions 00:00 Introduction 01:55 EASNIE video presentation 05:52 Presentation by Dr Kathleen Mortier 01:02:49 Q&A on Presentation by Dr Kathleen Mortier 01:27:48 Presentation by Ms Mieke Miere, Catholic Education, Flanders 01:55:26 Presentation by Ms Bodil Hafsås, Policy Director in the Ministry of Education and Research, Norway 02:13:59 Q&A on Presentation by Ms Mieke Miere and Ms Bodil Hafsås

This webinar explores essential approaches for optimising resources in inclusive education. EASNIE introduces Professor Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, who shares insights on promoting inclusion and equity in education, drawing from lessons in Portugal. Dr Simoni Symeonidou, associate professor (Inclusive Education) at the Department of Education of the University of Cyprus, discusses how to make the most of financial and human resources, offering practical strategies for optimising available resources at various educational levels. Finally, Dr Paula Hunt, CEO and principal researcher of DED Lda. (Disability, Education and Development https://www.ded4inclusion.com/), explores how intentional and purposeful resource allocation improves inclusive education practices, ensuring resources are used to benefit all learners. This session is part of the project 'Addressing Disparities in Access to Inclusive Education' in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and carried out by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE) in co-operation with the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM) https://reform-support.ec.europa.eu/index_en. Find out more about EASNIE’s work through the TSI on our website. https://www.european-agency.org/activities/technical-support-instrument-actions 00:00 Introduction 01:58 EASNIE presentation video 05:37 Presentation by Prof Mel Ainscow 31:33 Q&A on Presentation by Prof Mel Ainscow 51:13 Presentation by Dr Simoni Symeonidou 01:24:56 Presentation by Dr Paula Hunt 02:00:50 Q&A on Presentation by Dr Simoni Symeonidou and Dr Paula Hunt

Ever heard of AI factories? 🌐 With the AI Act shaping how AI is developed and used in the EU, the focus is shifting to boosting Europe’s position in AI innovation. One way to get ahead is by establishing AI factories. Why do they matter? How do we finance these AI factories? 🔎 Learn more about AI factories in our briefing: https://europa.eu/!rtCjtK

VinylPlus® Med transforms high-quality, colourless medical vinyl waste into durable hospital products through a structured recycling process. Collected from participating hospitals, non-contaminated vinyl devices are carefully sorted, processed into premium recyclate, and reborn as durable healthcare products such as wall covering, flooring, and rehabilitation equipment—giving medical PVC a second life in healthcare. https://vinylplushealthcare.eu/sustainability/vinylplus-med/

VinylPlus® Med transforms high-quality, colourless medical vinyl waste into durable hospital products through a structured recycling process. Collected from participating hospitals, non-contaminated vinyl devices are carefully sorted, processed into premium recyclate, and reborn as durable healthcare products such as wall covering, flooring, and rehabilitation equipment—giving medical PVC a second life in healthcare. https://vinylplushealthcare.eu/sustainability/vinylplus-med/

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie (https://www.bruegel.org/people/rebecca-christie) talks to Bruegel energy experts Conall Heussaff (https://www.bruegel.org/people/conall-heussaff) and Georg Zachmann (https://www.bruegel.org/people/georg-zachmann) about the urgent need to upgrade and connect Europe's electricity grids. They discuss their recent paper outlining the challenges, opportunities, and necessary policy responses to modernise Europe's energy infrastructure. Relevant publications: • Heussaff, C. and G. Zachmann (2025) ‘Upgrading Europe’s electricity grid is about more than just money (https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/upgrading-europes-electricity-grid-about-more-just-money) ’, Policy Brief 04/2025, Bruegel • McWilliams, B., S. Tagliapietra and G. Zachmann (2025) ‘Europe’s energy information problem (https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/europes-energy-information-problem) ’, Policy Brief 07/2025, Bruegel

In this episode, we explore Europe's progress toward the 2030 SDGs with Charlotte Deogan, expert in communicable diseases at ECDC. This episode unpacks SDG Target 3.3, which aims to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and combat viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections by 2030. As ECDC releases its first comprehensive monitoring report on the SDGs, we discuss the EU/EEA's current status and whether we are on track. ECDC’s reports and other work on the SDGs can be found at https://ecdc.europa.eu/sustainable-development-goals For more information about ECDC in general, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ecdc.europa.eu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media - https://bit.ly/ECDCSocialMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to SDGs 02:59 Overview of SDG 3.3 and ECDC Monitoring Report 05:51 Progress on HIV and Key Challenges 09:07 Addressing Tuberculosis and Treatment Success 12:01 Hepatitis B and C: The Silent Epidemic 15:11 Trends in STIs and Data Gaps #SDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #PublicHealth #HIV #AIDS #Tuberculosis #TB #ViralHepatitis #STIs #STIawareness

🏥 Did you know 1 in 14 hospitalised patients in the EU/EEA contracts an infection during their stay? Every year, 4.3 million patients acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) — many of which are preventable. This short animation sheds light on the causes, consequences, and most importantly, how we can prevent HAIs. From respiratory infections and surgical site complications to bloodstream and urinary tract infections, HAIs pose a serious threat to patient safety — especially for the most vulnerable: premature babies, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. 🧼 Simple actions like proper hand hygiene can save lives. 🏨 Hospitals also play a crucial role through training, monitoring, and isolating infectious cases. At ECDC, we support healthcare professionals and national health authorities with guidance, tools, and best practices to combat infections in healthcare settings. 🔗 Learn more at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu 📢 Share this video to raise awareness and promote safer healthcare for all. #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety #ECDC #HAI #HospitalInfections #HandHygiene #PatientSafety

What's new for EGU25? How do you prepare for attending the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) in Vienna? From presenting and finding your way round the General Assembly to building your personal programme – it can be daunting a prospect. Whether you are an Early Career Scientist and first-time attendees or an EGU General Assembly verteran in need of a refresh, we’ve got your back! This webinar covers everything you need to know to prepare for attending the General Assembly, including: - What is EGU and what does it do for you? - How are early career scientists supported? - How to present at EGU? - How to build your personal programme? - How to navigate the in-person and virtual conference center, as well as the city of Vienna? - How to keep up-to-date with EGU and General Assembly activities? - Who to ask for help if you need it? - What else there is to do during the General Assembly, from short courses to cultural events? This recording includes a short Q&A at the end of the recording. For more information about EGU25, visit the website: For more information about future webinars visit: https://www.egu.eu/webinars/ Follow us: Website: https://www.egu.eu Social media: https://www.egu.eu/outreach/social-media/ Email: webinars@egu.eu

2025 Scholar Laura Eden is a farm vet based in North Yorkshire. She is particularly interested in small ruminant production systems and will explore what factors contribute to a more resilient dairy goat. Her Nuffield study Exploring the factors that contribute to improving the overall resilience of our dairy goats is jointly sponsored by the Milking Goat Association and the British Goat Society. Find out more about Laura: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/laura-eden ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

These smartglasses use AI to help blind people navigate without dogs or canes. This is how they work The developers say current devices are a barrier to blind people using them, and they wanted to create a system where the user is indistinguishable from fully sighted people. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/these-smartglasses-use-ai-to-help-blind-people-navigate-without-dogs-or-canes-this-is-how- Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

Today is Earth Day—a day to not only celebrate our planet, but to acknowledge the challenges it faces. The good news? The communities most impacted are leading the charge in advancing global climate ambition. 💪🌍💚#EarthDay #climatechange #environment

In the fourth public lecture of this series, Professor Rodolphe Durand discussed how traditional investment rules often fall short because they succumb to an ‘ecological fallacy’ i.e. ignoring that there exist unintended effects of profit maximisation at the firm level that undermine the conditions for profit-making at the material, natural, and geopolitical levels. His lecture considers how investors could benefit from integrating indicators that account for the ways firms assess operational risks in liaison with the macro-level equilibria that these firms contribute towards. Rodolphe illustrates this point with his own experience as a board member of a listed company, member of the impact committee of a VC fund, and president of the purpose committee at a PE fund (first fund to become a ‘purpose-based society’ as per French Pacte Law in 2019). The lecture was moderated by Kenneth Ho, Head of ESG, Seviora Group and SeaTown Holdings. The NBS-PRI-ECGI Public Lecture Series is a global joint initiative between Nanyang Business School (NBS), Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) to facilitate the knowledge exchanges between academics, practitioners, and policymakers in sustainable business. The series provides monthly in-person or online public lectures. Each lecture will feature a leading academic to present cutting-edge research of a specific topic, and an industry expert to moderate the session, sharing insights from the field and also tailoring audience questions in a way to better enable bridging the gap between research and practice.

Ben Tran, Annie Wong, Toshio Shimizu, and Darren Wan-Teck Lim invite you to show your transformative work within the region at #ESMOTATAsia25, a truly international event. Drive innovation in cancer drug development in Asia-Pacific: submit by 29 April 2025. Abstract submission: https://www.esmo.org/meeting-calendar/esmo-targeted-anticancer-therapies-asia-congress-2025/abstracts Programme: https://www.esmo.org/meeting-calendar/esmo-targeted-anticancer-therapies-asia-congress-2025/programme Registration: https://www.esmo.org/meeting-calendar/esmo-targeted-anticancer-therapies-asia-congress-2025/registration Congress Officers: https://www.esmo.org/meeting-calendar/esmo-targeted-anticancer-therapies-asia-congress-2025/congress-officers Produced by the European Society for Medical Oncology https://www.esmo.org

Each year on 22 April, people across the planet join forces to raise awareness about the unequivocal effects of climate change and the importance of protecting our planet for future generations. We celebrate Earth Day every day at ESA. 💙 📹 European Space Agency (ESA) 📸 ESA/NASA 🎙️ The audio features a clip from David Attenborough #ESA #Earth #Space

The 4th Plenary Meeting of the European Community of Practice on Partnership took place between the 4th-5th February 2025, in Brussels. Partnership is a fundamental principle of EU’s shared management funds at all levels of their implementation. It helps to bring the EU closer to citizens by involving local and regional authorities, civil society, environmental and social partners, as well as non-governmental organizations in the design and implementation of investment projects. We need strong partnerships to ensure our investments are more inclusive, more transparent, and that truly meet people’s needs and interests. The European Community of Practice on Partnership (ECoPP) was established to facilitate the exchange of good practices on applying the partnership principle and to further improve the quality of partnership in the implementation of the EU funds. It brings together 158 organizations and authorities from across the EU. The ECoPP has played a key role in proposing practical solutions to effectively engage stakeholders in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects. For more information on The European Community of Practice on Partnership, please visit https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/communities-and-networks/ecopp_en For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/

Uruguay went from being 60% reliant on fossil fuels to being 98% powered by renewable energy in the span of about a decade, halving its energy production costs in the process. Ramón Méndez, the National Director of Energy at the time, is the visionary who led and oversaw the country's shift to renewable energy system. Hear more renewable energy solutions stories at http://350.org/hope-hub and http://www.reboot-the-world.com/

After Hurricanes Fiona and Maria, thousands of people died in Puerto Rico in part due to power outages that lasted up to a year. The island’s dependence on fossil fuels leaves many people without electricity and affects their quality of life during climate disasters. In this short documentary from 350.org's Hope Hub, Arturo Massol-Deya, the Associate Director at Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, shows how the community center is leading a renewable energy transition throughout the region, building independence and resilience in the face of climate impacts and colonialism. See more here: https://350.org/casa-pueblo-puerto-rico/ #renewourpower #renewablesNOW

2025 Scholar Gregor Bruce is a fourth generation arable and pig farmer from the North East of Scotland. He is determined to build a sustainable and resilient business able to weather the challenges facing our industry whilst improving productivity. His Nuffield study The last generation of pig farmers boosted sow productivity by 50%. Can we do the same? Should we? is sponsored by the John Oldacre Foundation. Find out more about Gregor: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/gregor-bruce ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

What does it mean to teach in Malta after the pandemic? In this short documentary, we hear directly from teachers, support staff, and school leaders at the University of Malta and Margaret Mortimer Secondary School in Santa Lucia. They share the realities of increased workload, digitalisation, and the mental health challenges facing the profession today. This video was filmed during the ETUCE-EFEE field visit in January 2025 as part of the APRES COVID project – a European initiative to address psychosocial risks in the education sector through social dialogue and policy action. Learn more about the project: https://www.csee-etuce.org/en/news/etuce/5632-malta-s-example-building-resilience-in-education-through-dialogue-and-support #MakeTeachingAttractive #SocialDialogue #TeachersVoices #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #EducationEU

Freya encourages her staff to take breaks to do safety checks and look after themselves throughout the day🦺 #Take5StayAlive #BackBritishFarming

2025 Scholar Edward Fane Trefusis has always been passionate about agriculture and the environment. He previously worked for ADM as a trader before returning to Devon to work for his family business. His Nuffield study How can agricultural businesses manage risk in a risky operating environment is sponsored by AHDB. Find out more about Edward: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/edward-fane-trefusis ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

Dr. Majbritt Lyck-Bowen discusses a new QCEA milestone publication, Moving with Dignity: A Positive Peace Approach to Migration. 00:00 Title 00:15 What is this handbook about? 00:43 What is the theory behind the handbook? 01:36 Who should read it? 02:13 Why is this handbook relevant today?

VinylPlus Med transforms high-quality, colorless medical vinyl waste into durable hospital wall coverings through a structured recycling process. Collected from participating hospitals, non-contaminated vinyl devices are carefully sorted, processed into premium recyclate, and reborn as hygienic, impact-resistant wall protection—giving medical PVC a second life in healthcare. https://vinylplushealthcare.eu/sustainability/vinylplus-med/

VinylPlus® Med transforms high-quality, colorless medical vinyl waste into durable hospital wall coverings through a structured recycling process. Collected from participating hospitals, non-contaminated vinyl devices are carefully sorted, processed into premium recyclate, and reborn as hygienic, impact-resistant wall protection—giving medical PVC a second life in healthcare. https://vinylplushealthcare.eu/sustainability/vinylplus-med/

Will the new German government take a leadership role in shaping Europe’s foreign policy, or will internal divisions and external pressures keep Berlin in a reactive mode? Our expert panel will break down the key takeaways from the election, assess Germany’s strategic direction, and explore what’s next for European diplomacy, defense, and global engagement. This short is from a webinar; part of ECFR’s special series on the German elections, unpacking their impact on Europe’s future. Explore our expert analyses, policy briefs, and the Searching for Deutschland podcast for deeper insights into what’s at stake. Timo Lochocki, Visiting Fellow, ECFR #Germany #germanelections #foreignpolicy

The fourth online public lecture in this series was given by Andrew Jennings of Emory University on the topic, “Four Strange Things About Corporate Criminals This session explored four strange things that can happen when a criminal offender is also a corporation. First, a corporate criminal can transfer its exposure to someone else. Second, a corporate criminal can force others to take the fall. Third, a corporate criminal can’t help but incriminate itself. And fourth, many of a corporate criminal’s accomplices are safe from prosecution. The session considered why these and other strange things happen when corporations break the law. The public lecture series is organised by the Kelley School of Business Institute for Corporate Governance (ICG+E), in partnership with the Ethical Systems and ECGI. For more information, please see here: https://www.ecgi.global/events/series...

Governments Cut Corners to Avoid Accountability, Steamrolling Checks and Balances: Trend Analysis In its sixth edition, Liberties and 43 organisations came together to produce a comprehensive review of how the rule of law fared across the EU in 2024. Covering the status of the justice system, anti-corruption, media freedom, checks and balances, civic space, and human rights across 21 EU Member States, the Liberties Rule of Law Report 2025 serves as a ‘shadow report’ informing the European Commission’s annual rule of law audit. When it came to checks and balances, our research revealed a worrying trend — across the EU, Member States both neglected to protect and actively stifled the accountability mechanisms needed for strong democracies. Click this link to learn more: link.liberties.eu/77c098

This session focused on advancing Indigenous partnerships in the development of major projects in rural areas. It highlighted how Indigenous leadership, equitable partnerships, and meaningful engagement drove more sustainable, inclusive, and successful project outcomes. The discussion focused on two topics: • Financing Indigenous involvement in major projects, and • Organisational capacity building and Indigenous business participation Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

Erika Hamilton, Masakazu Toi and Nicholas Turner welcome you to ESMO Breast Cancer 2025, your international, multidisciplinary meeting solely focused on breast cancer. Explore the latest innovations, discuss cutting-edge treatments and collaborate on strategies to improve patient outcomes. Share experiences, exchange ideas and forge meaningful collaborations with renowned experts in the field. Produced by the European Society for Medical Oncology https://www.esmo.org

2025 Scholar Charlotte Cole is a poultry vet based in North Yorkshire who is interested in the interaction between the pullet environment and outcomes in laying hens. Her Nuffield study Preparing pullets for the future of the UK egg industry is sponsored by the BEMB Trust. Find out more about Charlotte: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2025/charlotte-cole ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious air cargo annual event. The 2025 edition brought 1,864 delegates to Dubai, UAE. Learn more about WCS: https://www.iata.org/wcs

The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious air cargo annual event. The 2026 edition will take place in Lima, Peru on 12-14 March. Save the date! Learn more about WCS: https://www.iata.org/wcs

Olive Leavy manages her family's Mixed High Forest under Continuous Cover Forestry in County Westmeath. Olive is passionate about forestry and is heavily involved in producer groups. In this video she shares her extensive knowledge of working under CCF. Forestry Booklet: gov.ie/forestrybooklet

From 8-10 April 2025 WindEurope joined forces with the city of Copenhagen and our Danish partners to deliver another wide-ranging industry gathering – WindEurope’s Annual Event 2025 in Copenhagen. https://windeurope.org/annual2025 Over 16,000 people came to the Bella Center for a three-day conference & exhibition – to network, to do business, and to share insight as we aim to put wind energy at the heart of a competitive Europe. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible – including our Event Ambassadors and our Knowledge & Content Partners! ---- We look forward to seeing you all again next year, for our upcoming Annual Event in Madrid – 21-23 April 2026! https://windeurope.org/annual2026

James Dennison delves into how narratives shape public opinion on migration and how we can better understand attitudes towards migrants, asylum, and integration. This presentation provides an overview of recent research advances on migration narratives, which are increasingly recognised as central to migration politics and policymaking. First, examines the often underspecified concept of narratives: What are they? How do they shape human experience? What makes some narratives spread? What are their effects? Second, these insights are applied to conceptualise, measure, describe, and explain belief in a prominent contemporary anti-immigration narrative in Western democracies—the Great Replacement Theory—using original European data. Finally, James Dennison shares results from a survey measuring belief in 20 migration narratives among representative samples of Kenyans, Nigerians, and South Africans, disaggregated by migration desires, plans, preparations, and willingness to migrate irregularly. James Dennison is a part-time Professor at the Migration Policy Centre (MPC) of the European University Institute in Florence and the 2025/26 Pierre Keller Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. ?He directs the Observatory of Public Attitudes to Migration (OPAM) at the MPC. His research interests include political attitudes, behaviour, and communication, migration, and quantitative methods.

While migration scholars have produced a vast body of research on the causes and dynamics of migration, we know relatively little about how policy elites—those responsible for designing migration policies—perceive the reasons why people migrate. This question is not only relevant for academic research but also for policymaking, as elites’ understandings of migration drivers, as well as the influence of policies and other factors on migrant decision-making, are likely to shape migration governance and policy design in practice. To address this gap, Carlota Minnella presents a study examining how European and African policy elites understand individuals’ decisions to migrate from Africa to Europe. Taking a comparative approach, she theorises that policy elites’ perceptions of migration drivers may be influenced by their ‘situational contexts’—including their geographic location, institutional affiliations, and professional roles. She empirically investigates these questions using data from a novel online survey and conjoint experiment, conducted in collaboration with colleagues since October 2024. The study surveys policy actors involved in migration governance across selected European countries (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and Sweden), African countries (Morocco, Kenya, and Nigeria), and regional organisations in both Europe (e.g., the European Union) and Africa (e.g., the African Union). In this seminar, she discusses a paper analysing 254 survey responses, including 76 from African and 170 from European policy elites. Carlotta Minnella shares preliminary findings from this ongoing project that already provides initial evidence that policy actors’ positionality directly and indirectly influences their understandings of migration drivers, particularly through their cognitive migration frames.

On the day of his second Inauguration, President Trump issued an Executive Order, entitled Restoring Free Speech and Ending Federal Censorship. Since that moment, he and members of his Administration have commenced an all-out assault on the First Amendment and the rule of law targeting those who disagree with its policies. These attacks have taken many forms, from Executive Orders to deportation threats. Federal agencies have also opened their own fronts in the battle, threatening broadcast licenses, considering undermining Section 230, and examining social media content moderation practices for conservative bias – at a time when those agencies’ independence has been eviscerated by politicized firings and a new EO asserting direct presidential control. Each new attack has an impact on speech across the expanded media ecosystem, from the tamping down of reporting by traditional news sources, to the disappearance of government websites linking to medical research or the rewriting of historical events, to the apparent end of the United States’ leadership as a defender of free expression globally, to the chilling effect experienced by anyone who would rather not find themselves in the Administration’s crosshairs. The Administration has also established an ideological, viewpoint-based, social media surveillance strategy that, while currently targeting non-citizens, has dangerous implications for citizens and non-citizens alike. But all is not lost. Those who understand that free expression is the bedrock of a healthy democracy are fighting back in the courts, in the halls of Congress, in news outlets and as voices of conscience within the government. Join CDT for a conversation with leaders and free expression experts who are working to ensure dissent is still legal in the United States. We will talk about what they are doing, what they plan to do, and how each of us can help stand strong against attacks on freedom of speech. Accessibility: If you have questions, concerns, or access needs, please contact events@cdt.org in advance of the event.