WorldQuant University

04/30/2026

. WorldQuant University instructor Maurizio Tiso, PhD, was on the fast track to burnout early in his Wall Street career.

He was putting pressure on himself to guess right every time as a hedge fund manager, and the stress was taking a toll. Then his boss pulled him aside and gave him some good advice, which Maurizio shares in this video.

What works for you? Give us your advice to avoid burnout in the comments. 👇👇👇

04/29/2026

. WorldQuant University continues to grow in Nigeria. New opportunities will come through a partnership with the Royal Iwere Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the people of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria’s Delta State.

Their Royal Majesties Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Ivie Atuwatse III are committed to empowering the Kingdom and the South-South region through education. Together, we will expand access to data science, AI, and financial engineering education to the region’s youth.

04/28/2026

WorldQuant University CEO John Endrud and Senior Vice President Gbemi Disu are coming back to Africa in May.

After the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda🇷🇼, they will host alumni networking events in Zimbabwe🇿🇼 and Nigeria🇳🇬. Alumni in these countries should check their inboxes for invitations.

04/27/2026

. Mackdonald Shiwani is a master of multitasking. During his undergraduate program in electrical and computer engineering at a local university in Kenya, he simultaneously completed the Applied Lab and Lab at WorldQuant University.

Now he is ready for a career at the intersection of electrical systems, software development, and data science. Read his story: https://hubs.ly/Q04cTvXf0

Start your own learning journey today. Our programs are rigorous, global, online, and free.

04/24/2026

. WorldQuant University instructor T**i Aiyanyo, PhD, is serious about AI and natural language processing (NLP). She is a research professor from Nigeria🇳🇬 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea.🇰🇷

T**i also has a fun side. Her desk is crowded with dolls and action figures, and she calls herself a cliche “otaku.” This is the Japanese🇯🇵 term for someone obsessed with anime, manga, and related merchandise.

“I’m into nerdy stuff,” T**i says. Read her story: https://hubs.ly/Q04cYK1B0

04/23/2026

. AI is not your friend. It is a tool to be used with caution. WorldQuant University Curriculum Engineer Greg Ciresi describes the three most common AI mistakes he sees.

👉𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀. People can get any answer they want if they skew their queries.

👉 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀. People can tell AI to use some sources and ignore others. AI will generally comply, but the results can be unreliable.

👉 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Even with objective prompts and sources, AI can hallucinate. Greg says subject matter experts must verify the output, especially in high-stakes scenarios like medicine and law.

Become a subject matter expert yourself. Apply today for our Applied Data Science Lab, Computer Vision Lab, or Deep Learning Fundamentals Lab. Each certificate program is rigorous, free, and online.

04/22/2026

. WorldQuant University is excited to announce a new partnership with Zindi, an Africa-based platform that connects data scientists with organizations working on real-world problems through online competitions.

WQU learners will have the opportunity to leverage their quant skills to solve industry challenges. Zindi will not only have access to highly trained and motivated participants on their platform, but their learners will have access to the suite of high-caliber academic programs at WQU.

We can partner with your organization too. Start the conversation at https://hubs.ly/Q04bkhYC0

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re thinking about how data can make a difference.

WorldQuant University learners use data science, computer vision, and deep learning to better understand the world around us. They apply what they learn to real-world challenges:

🌍Analyzing air quality data to spot patterns and risks.
🌍Tracking wildlife through images and video.
🌍Classifying plant seedlings to support smarter agriculture.

These projects are part of a bigger idea: When we can measure something more clearly, we can make better decisions about it.

04/21/2026

The most valuable education doesn’t always come with a price tag. Ivan Yong of Malaysia says his Master of Science in degree from WorldQuant University is proof.

Ivan graduated from the free, online, accredited program in 2025 and is now a senior broker at McDonald Pelz Global Commodities in Singapore.

Apply today or explore other options at WQU: https://hubs.ly/Q04bqY660

04/20/2026

WorldQuant University has 62 Global Alumni Ambassadors in Nigeria but only one in Australia. Meet Bhushan Oza, ambassador to a continent!

Bhushan completed our Applied Data Science Lab in 2024 during his PhD studies at the University of New South Wales. He is now in the process of defending his dissertation.

Read his inspiring story: https://hubs.ly/Q04bh-f60

04/17/2026

. Meet the of WorldQuant University. We have more than 8,000 alumni, but only seven have completed all four academic programs that we currently offer. The quadruple alumni are:

👉Matthew Chua of Singapore
👉Enock Joseph Mwesigwa of Uganda
👉Chun Hwee Chin of Singapore
👉Zhaojing “Jim” Huang of China
👉Richard Obonyo of Uganda
👉Omphile Tankane of Botswana
👉Dean Menezes of the United States

Who will be next?

04/17/2026

Welcome our new partner, Shun Unemployment in Nigeria.

We are excited to officially announce a strategic partnership between Shun Unemployment Foundation and WorldQuant University, USA.

This collaboration creates a powerful opportunity for young people to gain FREE access to in-demand quantitative and technical skills, equipping them for global relevance and career growth.

Through this partnership, eligible applicants can enroll in the following programs:

1. Applied Data Science Lab
2. Deep Learning Fundamentals Lab
3. Applied AI (Computer Vision) Lab
4. MSc in Financial Engineering (MScFE)

All programs are completely FREE and delivered virtually, making them accessible from anywhere in the world.

Take advantage of this opportunity to upskill and position yourself for the future.

Apply here:
https://bit.ly/4uWEuyT

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