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In today’s rapidly evolving world, the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth knows no age limit. While the traditional image of a college student may conjure up images of fresh-faced youngsters, there is a growing trend of mature students returning to higher education. These individuals, with their unique life experiences and perspectives, bring a wealth…

On 17th July, partners of the IDOL project convened virtually for an intensive full-day session to discuss the progress of the project and plan upcoming events. The agenda was packed with significant topics, including the refinement of the much-anticipated PR3 Hackathon guide. Focus on the PR3 Hackathon GuideThe day’s primary focus was the finalisation of…

What is a Hackathon?A hackathon is an event, often hosted by a university or a higher education institution, where students, sometimes along with professionals, come together to engage in collaborative computer programming. The term “hackathon” is a blend of the words ‘hack’ and ‘marathon’, where ‘hack’ is used in the sense of playful, exploratory programming,…

In March 2023, the bustling city of Valencia, Spain, became a hub for e-learning innovation. It played host to the important IDOL  project meeting, held at the University of Valencia. Representatives from the European e-Learning Institute, Momentum, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, and FOLK University attended this key meeting. The central focus of the meeting…

Social problems are complex, ill-defined, wicked problems. Finding effective ways to tackle and deal with them is often quite difficult. Because of that, organizations and practitioners recently started embracing design thinking as a preferred approach to address similar challenges. But what exactly is this design-driven approach, known with the name of “design thinking”? Design Thinking:…

As the COVID-19 vaccine slowly makes its way across the world and we begin seeing a little light on the horizon, we need to think carefully about how we are going to emerge from these challenging times. This global event has slowed the world down, making it impossible for us to ignore the fractures and…

Jakarta. The famous quote of Indonesia’s founding father Soekarno on youth’s power was repeatedly heard on the first day of the Y20 Summit, which saw participation from many youth delegates from across the globe. Opening speeches were making references to Soekarno’s “give me 1,000 elders, I will undoubtedly rip Semeru from its root. Give me…

The Global Alliance for YOUth, in partnership with Nestlé, HCLTech, Microsoft and Publicis, has opened today the registration for its first hackathon, Code4YOUth. Powered by the global technology company HCLTech, the hackathon aims to promote digital inclusion, spark creativity, and support young people develop digital skills. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) there are…