Stories tagged “Education.”
30 stories
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will introduce a new system from the 2026-27 academic session, allowing Class 10 students to take board exams twice a year and improve marks in up to three subjects.
Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and parents protested nationwide in France over deteriorating school conditions, leading to clashes with police and numerous arrests. Organizers claim 450,000 participants, while the Interior Ministry reported over 250,000.
Schools in Northern Ireland have been advised by the Education Authority (EA) to reduce heating and lighting, including telling staff and pupils to wear more clothes, to mitigate an anticipated £8m rise in energy bills by March 2027.
World Teachers’ Day: Abiodun employs 7,000 teachers, commits N24b to education infrastructure
The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, announced the employment of over 7,000 teachers and committed ₦24 billion to education infrastructure. This was revealed during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, where outstanding educators also received ove…
No Pakistani university ranked in the top 400 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, highlighting ongoing challenges in global higher education positioning.
Over 560 schools in France were disrupted on Friday as student protests escalated into urban violence. Nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the unrest began.
French students protest, causing damage and injuries. Government in 'cold sweats'.
Cornell University is experiencing a "dark cloud" over its campus due to an alleged gang rape case from two years ago, sparking anger and concern over fraternity culture and the university's handling of the situation.
A Harvard physics study comparing AI tutors to traditional classrooms found students using the AI tutor outperformed those in the classroom. The study sparked debate about the future of university education and AI's role in learning.
Nigerian experts warn against boiling eggs and rice together due to cross-contamination risks, while a court ruling mandates continued fuel import licenses amidst domestic refining expansion.
Universities in the UK and US are now offering degrees in content creation, costing around £30,000 for a three-year course, sparking debate over their value in a rapidly evolving industry.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, a presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), claims he can reset Nigeria within four years if elected president in 2027.
Two graduates from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Rawan Alghamdi and Banan Alhazmi, have been awarded the prestigious MIT–KACST Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is temporarily unavailable due to technical hosting challenges, impacting candidates during the 2026 admission exercise.
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, showing 58.67% of candidates achieved five credits including English and Mathematics. Notably, examination malpractice significantly decreased by 64.74% co…
Punjab University has launched an online portal to digitize college affiliation processes, aiming to enhance transparency and record management. The portal allows online applications for affiliations and extensions, streamlining interactions between the university and its…
An engineering program owner argues that foundational human skills like writing and speaking will become even more critical for engineers in an AI-augmented workforce, rather than less.
IIT Madras has launched a Rs 3.3 crore robotics laboratory to advance research in construction automation. The lab, supported by Bechtel India, will focus on developing and testing technologies for real-world infrastructure projects.
BISE Kohat has officially released the HSSC Annual-I Results 2026 for 11th and 12th-grade students, making scores accessible via their website, SMS, and a new Result Gazette. The board also implemented new grading mechanics for 2026, raising the passing threshold to 40%.
ScrollEd, a Palo Alto-based startup, is transforming traditional text files like textbooks and PDFs into engaging, scrollable feeds similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels, using AI-generated video, audio, text, and interactive quizzes.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposes banning burqas and niqabs in schools and limiting the number of foreign students in classes.
China's Ministry of Science and Technology reported that in 2025, the nation's science popularization workforce grew to over 2.25 million, with funding reaching nearly 24.4 billion yuan, marking significant increases from the previous year.
The father of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, alleges his son faced caste discrimination and harassment, prompting a Crime Branch investigation. The family initially refused to accept the body, demanding action against those responsible.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are raising questions in schools and society about their ethical use, potential for misuse (like deepfakes), and the urgent need for regulation. Experts emphasize that AI is a global issue requiring clear rules to ensure its safe and equitable dev…
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea is offering a scholarship for Pakistani students to pursue graduate studies in various science and technology fields.
Akwa Ibom local council bans use of pupils for manual labour in schools
The Ibiono Ibom Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has prohibited the use of public primary school pupils for manual labor, such as cutting grass or working on private farms, as schools resume for a new academic term.
PCB launches nationwide school cricket talent hunt to identify and encourage young talent from across Pakistan.
BenQ India's Rajeev Singh discusses the company's education technology strategy and smart classroom push in India.
Around 300 teachers and supporters demonstrated in Marburg, Germany, against planned reforms in Hessian teacher training, including a shortened preparatory service and increased workload.
Nearly 70 students in Dundee were left without accommodation after Marketgait Apartments' owner filed for administration, highlighting severe financial strain across the UK student housing sector.