Opportunities

2019 Chevening Scholarship application process is now open

The application process for the 2019 Chevening Scholarship has officially commenced on 5 August. Thе scholarship is aimed towards budding world entrepreneurs and leaders who are looking to boost their education and want to study in the United Kingdom. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship differs from traditional masters grants, as the main requirement is […]

Students United States

Higher grades correlate to growth mindset intervention

Published in Nature, a national study released this week which revealed that growth mindset intervention boosts academic success resulting in having higher grades. The study involved about twelve thousand and five hundred (12,500) ninth (9th) graders for the evaluation. These freshman students showed that by having two (2) sessions with a twenty-five (25) minutes duration […]

Australia Universities

Australia-India team boosts education

In a current visit to India, Fiona Docherty, vice president of external affairs at Sydney’s University of New South Wales (UNSW), maps out education overdrive plans for Indian students at this institution. UNSW has been innovative in the education sector as it undertook open days in India where four metro areas were covered.  Potential learners […]

Students United States

Beware of scams on student loans

Scams have been thriving in different sectors. Student loans are not an exemption based on the presence of well-crafted scams from companies alleging to offer relief. Borrowers often get emails, phone calls, and texts among other forms of communication that they will be given relief from federal student loans.  Moreover, they have been cautioned that […]

Asia Government

Education system jeopardized by politicians

Education is a fundamental aspect of nation-building. Specifically, a nation’s failure is instigated by a deteriorating education system. Children are usually nurtured in school through guided familiarities that are instrumental in optimizing their capabilities. Education also makes students learn how to thrive in a shared community setup. Education system’s inclusivity Inclusivity is a crucial element […]

Science

NASA opens space exploration mission for students

NASA poses a challenge for the students to be part of the space exploration for the upcoming mission which aims to set humans to the moon in 2024. To participate, students from graduate and bachelor’s program have to submit proposals for the new competition called the Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concept – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL). The […]

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College football is still among the most popular school sports

American higher education is one of the best-developed systems when it comes to sports, and college football is among the most popular choices for students. The American football college league is probably the best-funded university level championship in the country. In 2020, about thirteen more teams will join the competition, among them names like Barton […]

Europe Social Issues

Strategies for students with disabilities

Students with disabilities feel challenged, rather than encouraged despite the rise in university accessibility. Nearly half of England’s young people are attending higher education levels, but the same is not reflected by learners with disabilities. Individuals with special educational needs and disabilities feel that there is less likelihood of attending universities as a consequence of […]

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Michigan faces school librarian shortages

School librarians are becoming scarce in Michigan, as fewer schools employ full-time certified professionals to look after their libraries.  A worrying trend is taking over the United States as fewer students are turning towards majors in the educational industry. According to recent statistics, over sixteen years, the number of certified school librarians in Michigan has […]