This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexander Sauer, Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart & Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Access to affordable renewable energy and their deployment are key enablers for decarbonization […]What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains
February 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexander Sauer, Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart & Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Access to affordable renewable energy and their deployment are key enablers for decarbonization […]The key to designing sustainable data cooperatives
February 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sameer Mehta, Assistant Professor, Erasmus University, Milind Dawande, Mike Redeker, Distinguished Professor, University of Dallas at Texas, Liying Mu, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware. As an organizational form, data cooperatives empower individuals by giving them control over the […]The road to an EV future still has a few potholes. Here’s how to fix them
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Luiz Avelar, Strategy Senior Director, Envision Digital, Envision Group, Envision Group Around the world, governments are driving the shift away from fossil-powered cars to electric vehicles.But several issues still pose obstacles to the widespread adoption of EVs.Here’s a […]
State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into German support measures in favour of DB Cargo
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU State aid rules. DB Cargo is a 100% subsidiary of the State-owned, vertically-integrated German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG […]Digital health: difficulties and triumphs from the first astronaut missions to the COVID-19 pandemic
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ananda Ciabotti Candido, a 4th-year medical student from São Paulo enthusiastic about innovation and research. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]3 ways artificial intelligence could boost your cybersecurity
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum & Dmitry Samartsev, Chief Executive Officer, BI.ZONE Cybersecurity issues are widely seen as the greatest risk to company growth in the next three years.There is a […]Veterinary medicines: New rules to promote animal health and fight antimicrobial resistance now apply
January 31, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a revamped legislation on veterinary medicinal products applies in the EU as from today. Adopted three years ago, this legislation is now a cornerstone to support the achievement of the objectives set in the European One Health […]E-health and telemedicine: Opportunities and obstacles surrounding digital medical services
January 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Adeleke Oluwaseun Dorcas, a medical student of Sumy State University, Ukraine. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Here’s how exercise alters our brain chemistry – and could prevent dementia
January 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content Exercise boosts levels of a protein that strengthens communication between brain cells.Physical activity may help build synaptic health, even at late ages, new research shows.Protecting brain health is rising up the agenda […]Future of Europe: Europeans see climate change as top challenge for the EU
January 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Parliament and Commission are today releasing a joint Special Eurobarometer on the Future of Europe. – Nine out of 10 young Europeans agree that tackling climate change can help improve their own health and well-being (91% of 15–24-year-old) while 87% of […]Covid 19: The end is the new beginning
January 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Saman Naaz, pursuing her medical education from the European University. She is in 4th year and is really into medicine. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]E-Health and telemedicine: Opportunities and obstacles surrounding digital medical services
January 22, 2022 by 17 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Cyubahiro Karangwa Vérité, a 20-year-old second-year medical student at the University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health sciences in Rwanda. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: €2.8 million to support dismissed workers in the Spanish car industry
January 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposes to support 450 workers who lost their jobs in the car industry in the Spanish region of Catalonia with €2.8 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The funding will help the dismissed workers find […]How to address digital safety in the metaverse
January 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Entertainment and Sport Industries, World Economic Forum & Farah Lalani, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum With digital risks already being high, especially for vulnerable groups, safety risks could be more prevalent in the […]Will it ever be the same after COVID-19?
January 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ilayda Ceren SURUR and Ms. Begum COKMEZ, second-year medical students at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Free COVID-19 Vaccines For All, Will Bring An End To It All!
January 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Begum COKMEZ and Mr. Ahmet Kayhan KORKUSUZ, two second-year medical students at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]How investing in social impact networks can spur innovation and change
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rana Dajani, Founder, We Love Reading, Jordan & Hashemite University, Jordan, and President of the Society for Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab world & Maria Gallo, Visiting Research Fellow, Trinity College, Dublin & Ján Michalko, […]Statement by President von der Leyen on vaccine sharing in 2021 and targets for 2022
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union is the biggest donor of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines so far. As Team Europe we have exceeded our vaccine-sharing target in 2021. We promised to share 250 million doses with low and middle income countries by the end of 2021. […]Preventing child and adolescent suicide; Taking action towards early detection of bullying
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Otumara Urowoli Jessica, a 6th year medical student studying in Sumy State University, Ukraine. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]5 charts that show what people around the world think about AI
January 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content A new survey explores attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) in 28 countries around the world.The survey found that nearly two-thirds of adults expect products and services using AI will profoundly change their daily […]Taking action towards early detection of bullying
January 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shekinah Obinna, a Nigerian and currently a student at Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]EU-Moldova: Commission proposes €150 million in Macro-Financial Assistance
January 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request by the Republic of Moldova, the European Commission has adopted today a proposal for a new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) operation of up to €150 million, out of which up to €30 million would be provided in grants and up to €120 […]4 reasons ocean industry should embrace data sharing
January 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mogens L. Mathiesen, Chief Industrial Officer, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Ocean Ocean industry practices are under scrutiny due to advances in surveillance technology.The industry has a responsibility to be more transparent about how their activities affect […]EU Taxonomy: Commission begins expert consultations on Complementary Delegated Act covering certain nuclear and gas activities
January 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission began consultations yesterday with the Member States Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and the Platform on Sustainable Finance on a draft text of a Taxonomy Complementary Delegated Act covering certain gas and nuclear activities. The EU Taxonomy guides and mobilises private […]The Era of Youth Engagement
December 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Frederick Putra Wijaya, a fifth year medical student from Indonesia. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]A One Health approach to achieving the Global Health agenda
December 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, Junior researcher, and a PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]People prefer brands with aligned corporate purpose and values
December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Formative Content Consumer brand preferences are driven by an alignment of their values and the brands’ purpose, a new study from Ipsos finds.The link between consumer values and brand purpose has grown significantly in […]Scotland just blew up its last coal-fired power plant – as the country transitions to renewable energy
December 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content Half a century after it was constructed, the Longannet coal-fired power plant in Fife has been demolished.The explosion marked the end of coal-fired power generation in Scotland.Renewable energy output in Scotland has […]European Commission authorises fifth safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19
December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the COVID‑19 vaccine Nuvaxovid, developed by Novavax, the fifth COVID-19 vaccine authorised in the EU. This authorisation follows a positive scientific recommendation based on a thorough assessment of the safety, effectiveness and […]The potential role of Interprofessional Education (IPE) to kindle the one health approach among students: a perspective from Indonesia
December 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Muhammad Mikail Athif Zhafir Asyura and Muhammad Afif Naufal, two second year medical students at Universitas Indonesia, in West Java, Indonesia. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]COVID-19’s impact on jobs and education: using data to cushion the blow
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jerica Isabel L. Reyes, Global Shapers, Manila Hub, Philippines, Veronica Renee Carlos, Global Shapers, Manila Hub, Philippines, Johnathan Watkins, PILAR Research Network, London, United Kingdom, & Jimuel Celeste Jr., Department of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Diliman […]One Health Approach: a step forward to the Global Health Dream
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Pantermaraki, a third-year medical student studying in Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]European Green Deal: Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon
December 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission adopted a Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles, setting out how to increase removals of carbon from the atmosphere. To balance out the impacts of our CO2 emissions, the EU will need to drastically reduce its reliance on fossil carbon, upscale carbon […]
