Ukraine war 12 months on: the role of the Russian media in reporting – and justifying – the conflict
James Rodgers, City, University of London - The media war that has accompanied Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown how important a part of 21st-century conflict journalism is, and also demonstrated the power...
England bans single-use plastic products and packaging
By Ingo Geiger - England bans single-use plastic products. From October, plastic tableware, Styrofoam cups and certain food packaging may no longer be sold or used. This excludes packaging for ready meals. The...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
UK bonds have hit a 25-year high – here’s what that means for the economy
David McMillan, University of Stirling - It’s been more than a year since the UK economy was thrown into crisis after then-prime minister Liz...
Spotify just made a record profit. What can the platform do now to maintain momentum?
Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for recorded music reached its zenith...
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need
By Kathrin Glösel - In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. The reason: The country applies the “Housing First” concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. And: All this is cheaper than accepting...
Africa needs its own credit rating agency: here’s how it could work
Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town - The credit rating industry in Africa is dominated by the three international agencies: Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Together they control an estimated 95% of the credit...
UK bonds have hit a 25-year high – here’s what that means for the economy
David McMillan, University of Stirling - It’s been more than a year since the UK economy was thrown into...
