Indian Universities collaborate with Leeds University India Universities

4 Indian universities sign MoU with Leeds U: High hopes for global impact

Four Indian Universities have entered into agreements with the University of Leeds to collaborate on research, projects, graduate and Ph.D. studies. The statement of cooperation was signed when the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds Professor Hai-Sui Yu visited India. The four Indian Universities are the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Indian Institute of […]

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Sex Education not taboo in Philippine High Schools

Spotted is Mayor Isko Moreno, promoting sex education in Araullo High School, Manila, Philippines. Moreno is the current mayor of The Philippines’s capital, Manila. WATCH: Mayor @IskoMoreno pinaalalahanan ang mga mag-aaral ng Araullo High School | @News5AKSYON @onenewsph pic.twitter.com/a6tCYJGPlA — Justinne Punsalang (@thisjustinne) October 1, 2019 Sex education should be compulsory The Philippines, being a […]

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Funding inequalities fixed by evidence-based funding

The evidence-based school funding system is being hailed as the best solution to address funding inequalities in schools from poor districts in Illinois. It is projected to bridge the gap between property-rich schools and their poor counterparts. Education funding to address inequalities is one of the most difficult tasks for an education department in any […]

Japanese universities’ low international ranking Asia Universities

Japanese universities' dismal rankings: English language could be key

Japanese universities have depicted a worrying trend as they are lagging behind their global counterparts. Jeff Kingston, Director of Asian studies at Temple University Japan opined that Japanese scholars have not been motivated to lay substantial emphasis on using the English language in research.  Could the use of the English language by Japanese scholars be […]

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Government-aided school jeopardized in Punjab

The future of a government-aided school gets shrouded with doubts in Hoshiarpur. The school has been serving for over 130 years and was attended by hundreds of students coming from humble circumstances. Consultation among several departments of government proposed that an Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) should be given precedence. The Sardar Bahadur Amin Chand […]

MIT launches Catalyst university program in Hungary Europe Universities

MIT launches Catalyst university program in Hungary

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that the Catalyst university program will reach a number of higher education institutions around Europe, including ones in Hungary. During a recent meeting with MIT representatives, the Minister of Innovation and Technology László Palkovics discussed the successful implementation of the program in the country. Catalyst university program […]

Somalia’s new curriculum introduced after civil war Africa Schools

Somalia’s goal: Restructure the education system

Since 1991, Somalia’s education system has been deterred by the civil war. Notably, the Somalia government has been battling Islamist insurgents, such as Al-Shabaab, for years as they have wreaked havoc.   The civil war crippled Somalia’s education system to the extent that children no longer attended school. Nevertheless, the administration intends to revamp this […]