The Thirty Years war in Europe. 1618-1648
Fought between France (Cardinal Richelieu) and Habsburg-led Holy Roman Empire to forestall Habsburg hegemony over central Europe.
This war, ending with the peace talks at Munster and Osnabruck, and finally at Westphalia, birthed the...
Do you have a Japa Plan A-Z?
Plan A : Canada, UK, US , Australia et al
Plan B : Germany, Austria, Portugal etc
Plan C: Slovenia , Brazil , Japan etc
Spread your tentacles
1. Zero-Level Foundation Builder
“Act as a world-class teacher and subject-matter expert. Teach me the topic [insert topic] starting from absolute zero, assuming I have no background at all. Build my foundation step by step, define all terms clearly, use simple language, and ensure I fully understand the basics before moving forward.”
Professors not responding to your cold emails? Here’s the difference between an email that’s ignored and the one that gets an interview invite.
A weak email:
“Dear Professor, I am a biology student interested in your research on cancer. I would love to work with your lab and gain research experience.”
There is nothing wrong with this, but the professor has no reason to prioritize it.
A stronger version:
“Dear Professor, I recently worked on a project analyzing gene expression patterns in cancer datasets using Python and differential expression analysis. While reading your recent work on tumor microenvironment interactions, I noticed your lab uses similar computational approaches to study treatment response. I would be interested in exploring whether my experience with transcriptomic analysis could support your ongoing projects.”
The difference is not about having a longer email.
It is about showing:
• you understand what the lab does
• you have relevant skills
• there is a clear reason for the professor to respond
A cold email should not only communicate interest. It should make the relevance obvious.
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A new opportunity list is here! If you have been looking for scholarships, fellowships, internships, or leadership programmes, this thread is for you. Don't forget to share it with someone who might need it.
1. UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council
Age: 18–34
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Website: https://t.co/Weg34RHKop
2. UKRI What Works Innovation Fellowship: Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Website: https://t.co/nUjzm2Hgtv
3. Tsinghua Global SDG Case Competition
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Website: https://t.co/ujFYgbEhte
4. Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship
Age: 18–35
Deadline: July 19, 2026
Website: https://t.co/ETaXQaTfxz
5. FAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Website: https://t.co/LscISSEHbS
6. DefendDefenders Frontline Human Rights Defenders Training
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Website: https://t.co/53AJCfTMET
7. African Union CIEFFA & ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training for Emerging Leaders
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Website: https://t.co/okO8tDMr8J
8. United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea
Age: 25–45
Website: https://t.co/rOtGgQEqB0
9. Women's Fellowship on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC)
Eligibility: Women aged 18–35
Deadline: July 19, 2026
Website: https://t.co/MTkHo6DiZU
10. ECOWAS Volunteers Programme for Young West Africans
Deadline: July 21, 2026
Website: https://t.co/ue3wU3vb7F
11. Deloitte Cyber Academy Programme
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Website: https://t.co/9ehBzo0uVp
12. World Bank Pioneers Internship Programme
Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate students
Deadline: August 12, 2026
Website: https://t.co/s5roXd2qRw
13. Brandtech Group AI for Good Scholarship – One Young World Summit 2026
Eligibility: African citizens aged 18–30
Deadline: August 2, 2026
Website: https://t.co/6iZCxVXw5J
14. WIC Global Youth Leaders Programme 2026
Eligibility: Applicants under 45 years
Deadline: July 24, 2026
Website: https://t.co/siCxgKMU0I
15. Leading Scholarship – One Young World Summit 2026
Eligibility: 18–35 years
Website: https://t.co/dFoXTBVjnF
Prof. J.G.N Onyekpe, a professor of history from the University of Lagos, on Igbo origin, migration, expansion, and identity.
A must-watch by all lovers of history.
White man diacovers oil. Uses it to better his society and raise the standards of living for everyone.
Black man discovers oil. Uses it to enrich himself and associates while everyone else lives in squalor.
I swear to God, there's a superior race and it's not us.