Created 31/01/2012 09:37:05 AM

Surfing on the Internet during my studies or checking my mail box, sometimes I find good futuring stuff that can be of general interest. I decided to gather a number of them and turn them into a newsletter like this. This newsletter serves as a source of information for the students and mentors of Futures Studies. It is not a commercial newsletter. However, it can satisfy the commercial needs of everyone interested in future-oriented topics of science and technology. The futurists and foresight professionals' volunteer cooperation in sending top news or useful links related to their studies, researches, products, events and etc. to: is highly appreciated. You can also sign up by clicking on following red button to receive the newsletter regularly in your e-mail box. There is also a link to the archive of this newsletter.

Happy futuring,
Alireza Hejazi

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Higher Education

Understanding Foresight and Horizon Scanning (FHS) Futures research (including Foresight and Horizon Scanning) has emerged as a key instrument for the development and implementation of research and innovation policy. more>

Master of Arts in Strategic Foresight It takes more than traditional business practices to lead a successful organization; it takes the tools and ability to recognize and understand the trends that help predict future challenges and opportunities. more>

Certificate in Strategic Foresight The Strategic Foresight program is offered as a 5-day, project-based, face-to-face workshop. Participants learn to anticipate disruptive change and work towards the creation of transformational change, in order to influence the future of their organizations, companies and communities. more>

"Azerbaijan Foresight" Future Studies Course The Azerbaijani State Economic University (ASEU), the Millennium Project and the Azerbaijan Future Studies Society has launched an English-speaking joint teaching and learning project, “Azerbaijan Foresight,”. more>

Foresight: Exploring the Future, Shaping the Present The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR - formerly PREST) has been running an annual foresight training course for over a decade. Next course: 25th June - 29th June 2012 more>

Student Case Study Competition The IMEX Group and Fast Future Research are looking for input from students for the upcoming 'Power of 10' Study. They want to know how current students believe the meetings industry will develop and what it will look like in 10 years time. more>

Paid internships, Student Travel, Volunteer Overseas Many companies and organizations have open positions for graduates who are seeking for a good job, but we don't know. As a graduate you may seek for internship opportunities overseas. This is a useful website that keeps you updated with new careers and chances. more>

Events

WorldFuture 2012 The World Future Society is planning to publish a collection of essays in conjunction with WorldFuture 2012: Dream. Design. Develop. Deliver, to be held July 27-29, 2012, in Toronto, Canada. Deadline for completed papers is February 20, 2012. more>

Effective Business Forecasting Decision-making that boosts value creation is strongly influenced by a robust and confident forecast. By identifying opportunities, danger zones and optimizing resources, an effective forecast will enable you to improve your foresight and mitigate risks for your organization. more>

TradeTech Swaps and Derivatives Conference TradeTech Swaps and Derivatives will be a specialized conference which features latest information on the regulation and technology. The conference will be attended by the head of trading, head of desk, head of equity trading, head of equity derivatives trading and many others. more>

The 4th Deepwater Asia Congress 2012 The 4th Deepwater Asia Congress will present the latest information on exploration & production, drilling technology, service strategies, and offshore equipment in May 23-25th, 2012, Bali Island, Indonesia. more>

Evolution and Development of the Universe Technology performance curves, also known in engineering, economics, and manufacturing as progress or production functions, and in cognitive science as learning curves or experience curves, involve the growth of technological capability. more>

Publications & Products

A Long List of Forecasts All of these forecasts are included in the annual report that scans the best writing and research from THE FUTURIST magazine. WFS hopes this report, covering developments in different fields will assist its readers in preparing for the challenges and opportunities in 2012 and beyond. more>

Envisioning Emerging Technology Understanding where technology is heading is more than guesswork. Looking at emerging trends and research, one can predict and draw conclusions about how the technological sphere is developing. more>

The Future of Science, Technology & Well-Being Science and technology are always advancing. Over the next decade, technical improvements in fields ranging from neuroscience to 3-D printing will converge to create new capacities to treat illness and enhance well-being. more>

A Look at the Future of Science: 2021 Think of "A Multiverse of Exploration: The Future of Science 2021" as a star chart of possibility, pointing the way toward opportunities for wonder, knowledge, and insight. more>

Tech in 2012 A look at the companies, products and trends that will transform technology in the year to come makes us hopeful for many great things. Both the manufacturers and users can expect new amazing products and outcomes. more>

Fun with Futures Wheel Futurist Joel Barker has developed a variation called the Implications Wheel that provides a user-friendly software backbone. The purpose is of the tool is to identify the future implications of a trend, issue, or a futures-related development. more>

Ideas & Views

Adaptive Encouragement This vision is part of a future when roles like life coaching are automated and extended through ever-present technology. It also points to the possibilities of adapting care systems to optimize the well-being of people with chronic ailments. more>

Avoiding Short-Term Thinking In A World of Big Data In a sea of data, how can we make sure that we’re not just reacting to the information in front of our face, but rather analyzing every possible input? more>

6 Big HealthTech Ideas That Will Change Medicine In 2012 Here we’ll look at how A.I, big data, 3D printing, social health networks and other new technologies will help you get better medical care. more>

Four Forest Restoration Initiative The overall goal of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is to restore the structure, pattern and composition of fire-adapted ecosystems, which will provide for fuels reduction, forest health, and wildlife and plant diversity. more>

Signs of Extraterrestrial Life Centauri Dreams reads over SETI‘s latest paper, one that shows us possible “signatures” for spotting extraterrestrial life. more>

The Four-Year Career Adam Hasler looks like a footloose millennial. He's worked as a model, waited tables, and lived all over the world. But at 28, there's more to his résumé than meets the eye.The particulars of Hasler's young career can appear exotic and, yes, flighty.  more>