Education and Skills
How technology will transform learning in the COVID-19 era
Could the traditional degree programme be a thing of the past? As students favour short courses geared to job market trends, edtech is showing its potential.
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Resilience, Peace and Security
On World Refugee Day, a look at how COVID-19 is affecting refugees and asylum seekers
Ahead of World Refugee Day, Young Global Leaders and Global Shapers discussed how to support refugees and asylum seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic.