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Why English language testing matters for UK higher education
The UK is at a pivotal moment when it comes to the English language tests it uses to help decide who can enter the country to study, work, invest and innovate. The government’s new industrial strategy offers a vision for supporting high-value and...
Teaching matters too: Rethinking what makes a great university — Jazli Aziz
JULY 10 — University rankings are a highly visible indicator of a university’s status. Due to the increased visibility among the general public and perceived importance of these global rankings, universities around the world have slowly been...

Chinese man who studied at Oxford, NTU, other universities but ended up as food delivery worker sparks conversation on ‘the point of education’
SINGAPORE: Ding Yuanzhao made the news this week for being perhaps the most qualified food delivery rider in the world. His story, first told in the Chinese news portal 163.com, has since been retold on news sites in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore,...

Let’s Redesign Curriculum To Emphasize Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship – Anyaso Challenges EBSU, Nigerian Academia
2 In a bold and forward-looking address at the Maiden Alumni Lecture Series of Ebonyi State University, Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso issued a compelling call to action, urging Nigerian universities to radically overhaul their academic curricula....

Ba Province Collects $208K for Education, Development
"Education is a priority, and we will invest in raising the standard for our children." Members of Ba Province during Siga kei Ba and Yaubula Day 2025 at Churchill Park in Lautoka .. Photo: Supplied Ba Province has raised $208,408 during the Siga...

MO education commissioner outlines top goals for second year in role
Missouri’s Commissioner of Education, Karla Eslinger, prioritizes improving data analysis within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Eslinger’s focus areas include enhanced communication, leadership development, stakeholder...

More than a dozen bills altering Missouri education signed into law
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed several bipartisan education bills into law. The new laws address issues such as cellphone use in schools, retired teachers substituting and homeschooler participation in extracurricular activities. Other...

SLU Research Explores Depression's Ripple Effect on Diabetes
Newswise — ST. LOUIS — A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that patients with depression were more likely to have uncontrolled diabetes over time and that depression contributes to a heightened economic burden to...

Maharashtra schools embrace experiential learning, record high participation in co-curricular activities
Maharashtra schools embrace experiential learning Schools across Maharashtra are emerging as strong performers in delivering experiential learning opportunities, according to recent data from the national PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review,...

Can a Doctor Save Education? Olatunji Alausa’s cure for Nigeria’s learning crisis
His bold reforms from reversing age barriers to launching vocational programs and digital tools, challenge longstanding orthodoxies, yet raise pressing questions on funding and execution capacity.1) Early Life & BackgroundDr. Morufu Olatunji...

Indonesia unveils Grand Design for Population Development 2045
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized that reliable and meaningful statistics must be grounded in humanity during the launch of the Grand Design for Population Development...

Srinath University Jamshedpur emerges Premier Media Education Hub in Eastern India
Mail News Service Jamshedpur, July 10: Srinath University is rapidly establishing itself as a leading institution in Jharkhand, not only in technical and professional education but also in the field of media studies. Recently recognized among the...
Toledo Zoo awarded Financial Literacy Education Grant
The Toledo Zoo is one of eight organizations selected to receive a Literacy Education Grant during the 2026 fiscal year. This was presented from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium was...

Saudi Arabia integrates AI education across all public schools this year
Saudi Arabia is ready to implement artificial intelligence (AI) education across all public schools starting from the upcoming academic year, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 initiative to boost innovation and global competitiveness. The...

Jetstream2 Used for Agriculture Research
July 11, 2025 — Two graduate students from Tennessee State University (TSU) recently utilized resources from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) ACCESS program and presented their work at the 47th annual Tennessee State University...

Democrats call for release of billions in education funding
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said she and more than a dozen of her Democratic colleagues are calling on the Department of Education to release $7 billion in federal school funding. The Department of Education said it will hold that money until...

Lithuania Commits €21 Million to Ukraine Education Recovery at URC 2025
On July 10, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, Lithuania announced the allocation of 21 million euros for the restoration of educational infrastructure in Ukraine. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Lithuania’s...

Strong schools needed for strong community: Education in Ellettsville
Ellettsville isn't just a great place to live; it's a community that takes pride in preparing its students for bright futures. One of the town's greatest strengths is the quality and diversity of its public education options. Between Edgewood...

Moldova Secures World Bank Support for Economic Development and Climate Transition
Moldova will receive financial assistance from the World Bank to boost economic opportunities and accelerate its climate transition. Parliament ratified two agreements today between the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank’s lending arms: the...

DuBois graduate honored with multiple education awards in North Carolina
AUTRYVILLE, NC – Former DuBois resident and 2011 DuBois Area High School graduate Kassandra Leigh (Crider) Phillips is making headlines in her adopted state of North Carolina for her outstanding work as an elementary school educator. Now living in...