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IE´s New Discipline: From Classroom to Console

IE isn't the only group that is choosing to invest in the future of the gaming industry. The city of Madrid is also joining the development. The city hall of Madrid has decided to start a new project Madrid in Game. with Madrid being second in Europe for graduates with a videogame degree, Madrid is facing a 16.29% yearly growth with over 200 enterprises bringing an 800 million euro turnover city hall has made a list of strategic pillars to further the industry the cluster, and the campus.

IE Official’s Swim Club: What to Know

The IE swim club is more than just a sports club, it's an inclusive and encouraging community of students wanting to learn, grow, and achieve. This group offers something for everyone, whether your goals are to meet like-minded people, keep in shape, or get better at swimming. They recently just created the official IE Swimming Club Instagram account @ieswimclub.

IEUMUN 2024: Collaboration, Communication, and Cheers

On Sunday, November 3, IEUMUN 2024, the 5th edition of IE’s annual Model United Nations Conference occurred. As the biggest charity conference in Europe, this year’s edition brought together over 400 people from dozens of countries around Europe and the world. Featuring 11 different committees, the conference offered a wide range of topics, issues, and opportunities.

Severe Floods in Valencia: Regional Impact and Community Response

These floods have killed hundreds of people, destroyed bridges, and covered countless towns with mud, leaving thousands displaced or without a home, water, electricity, or simply even food. Authorities have recovered more than 200 dead bodies and reported 2,000 people missing in this past week alone. 

Liam Payne’s Death: Details and Reactions to the Tragic Loss of a Global Star

As the music world continues to mourn the loss of a beloved and talented artist, his legacy will forever live on throughout music history. His influence, both through his music and the heartfelt connections he formed with fans will remind all of the impact one artist like Liam Payne can have on the world.

Vice President Harris and Former President Trump Go Head to Head- Who Will Be Victorious?

With the election fast approaching, most polls find Vice President Harris with a slim lead both in the overall vote count but also in most key battleground states, putting the pressure on her to maintain her momentum in the final weeks before November 5th.

The Silent Struggle: Racism and The Harsh Reality of Being a Tajik Immigrant in Russia (Part 1) 

From xenophobic discrimination in housing, employment, and daily life, particularly in the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall terror attack to the analysis of personal anecdotes, the piece highlights the severe challenges Tajik nationals endure in a society that marginalizes non-Slavic minorities.

The 2024 European Public Policy Conference at IE

From April 12th to the 14th, IE University had the opportunity to co-host the European Public Policy Conference (EPPC)  alongside the Hertie School of...

IE Global Village Day: A Taste of Diversity 

For yet another year students from different backgrounds gathered to stand behind a nicely decorated table with samples of treats, trinkets and other interesting things originating from their countries.

A journey through the Himalayas: IE Transformational Leadership Journey 2024

During Spring break, second-year International Relations students, Angel Alonso and Borja Santos embark on a two-week journey through the Himalayas to reach Everest base camp.

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The Election That Belarus Never Had

The 2025 Belarusian presidential election wasn’t just rigged, it was a performance. A performance in which Lukashenko plays the role of a “democratically elected leader” while the Belarusian people are denied real choice. With no free press, no independent judiciary, and no genuine opposition, Belarus is not a democracy—it is an authoritarian regime propped up by fear and Russian support. But authoritarian rule is not eternal. The Belarusian people have shown before that they are willing to fight for change. The question is: when will their next opportunity come? And when it does, will Lukashenko still be there to crush it, or will history finally catch up with him?

TikTok Granted Stay of Execution as Trump Takes Office

On the afternoon of 19 January, the popular social media platform TikTok services in the United States were restored after a brief ban that ended up lasting all of 14 hours. The ban, which went into effect around 10:30 PM EST on the night of 18 January, was reversed just over half a day later, nearly 24 hours before Trump’s inauguration. While Trump himself went on a crusade against TikTok during his first term, he warmed to the platform’s continuation during his most recent presidential campaign, arguing that a ban of the app would empower one of its arch-rivals, Facebook, which he called at the time an “enemy of the people”, a frequent theme of Trumpian attacks.

Six Observations on the Japanese Culture

By Alexandra Marie Charlotte Stahl When I sat down with my sister in Tokyo for a traditional tea ceremony, as she enjoyed a fluffy Japanese...