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🧠 MBZUAI – AI-REACH Program (Summer 2026) The AI-REACH program by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is a fully funded, in-person summer experience for high school students passionate about artificial intelligence 🌍 Hosted in Abu Dhabi, this program gives students direct exposure to cutting-edge AI research, hands-on projects, and mentorship from experts at one of the world’s first graduate-level AI universities. 📌 Key Details: • Who it is for: High school students (typic...

🌟 IEOx WinterChallenge – 2026 The IEOx WinterChallenge is an international online competition for students under 21 that focuses on Economics, Finance, and Business. Hosted by the International Economics Olympiad (IEOx) community, this challenge gives young learners a chance to dive into real-world economic thinking, financial literacy, and business case problem-solving — all in a global online setting. 📌 Key Details • Who can participate: Students under 21 years old (individuals or teams) 🌍 ...

🎓🌱 Let's take a look at Some institutions of higher education teaching students about sustainability As a rule of thumb, a "sustainable campus" might mean recycling containers on campus, an annual green week, or an environmental class in the curriculum. However, there are a few institutions in the world where the campus is considered a system that is subject to the constraints of the environment. 🧐 Let's look at a couple of examples: 🇳🇱 Wageningen University in the Netherlands It is also re...

⚙️ The efficiency illusion: when doing things "better" quietly makes things worse Efficiency makes us feel safe. Cleaner tech. Faster systems. Fewer resources per unit. However, history keeps repeating the same story: efficiency makes us consume more, not less. Not because people are "stupid", but because systems respond to incentives, not intentions. Let us unpack this further 👇 1️⃣ Myth: "Efficiency reduces total resource use." 🔍 Reality: When efficiency reduces costs, we consume more. This ...

🏛️ Berkeley Economic Review – High School Essay Contest 2026 Berkeley Economic Review is the top undergraduate economics publication hosted by Berkeley. They are asking high school students to submit their original essays on key economic issues that face our world today 🌍! This is an excellent chance to showcase research and analytical skills while making a true impact on the world of economics. 📌 Key Details: • Who it is for: High school students interested in economics, policy, and research...

🧠 The growth trap: when "more" quietly replaces "better" We do not really ask ourselves the question of why we are growing. We just take it for granted that growth is good. More products. More users. More output. More "impact". However, the uncomfortable truth is: growth is not a value. Growth is a strategy. And when growth is the strategy, sustainability is mere decoration. So, let us take a look at the myths behind the sustainability of growth. 👇 1️⃣ Myth: "Green growth will save us." 🔍 Rea...

🤖 Veritas AI – AI Programs for High School Students Veritas AI is an online program for high school students who want to explore artificial intelligence through hands-on projects and expert mentoring 🚀. Founded and run by Harvard graduates, it gives students a chance to learn core AI concepts and build real work with peers or 1-on-1 mentors. 📌 Key Details: • Who it is for: High school students interested in AI and machine learning • Programs: • AI Scholars – group learning with project work •...

🌍 Just Peace Summit 2026 🇬🇧 The Just Peace Summit 2026 is a fully funded global youth gathering in London, organized by the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) through its Three Dot Dash program. This summit is for young change-makers who are already making an impact in their communities, working towards saving the environment, and combating the climate crisis. It is for teens who are not just talking about making an impact, but are already making an impact in measurable ways! 📌 Key Details: • W...

⛺️ Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI) – University of Pennsylvania The Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI) is a for-credit summer program at the University of Pennsylvania for high school students interested in how technology becomes real-world business and startup ideas 🚀. Run by the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology in collaboration with Penn Engineering and the Wharton School, M&TSI blends STEM, management, and entrepreneurship in a hands-on academic...