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Education
More students drawn to vocational training
High-achieving students in China are increasingly choosing vocational colleges over traditional universities, with admission scores for some vocational programs meeting or exceeding undergraduate cutoffs. This…
Private schoolmaster, 64, banned for smoking crystal meth
Charles Richard Miles, a veteran English teacher at London’s Dwight School, was banned from teaching after admitting to regular weekend use of crystal meth. The…
Independent schools’ haul of A grades
More than half (51.9%) of A-level entries in UK independent schools received top grades (A* or A) in the latest ISC survey involving 408 schools…
Creating a legacy of learning for future students
The Lang Walker Family Foundation has donated $20 million to establish the Lang Walker Academy at the new Powerhouse Parramatta museum, providing immersive STEM learning…
Colleges Are Scaling Back Black Studies Departments
Many U.S. colleges and universities have reduced or closed African American studies programs due to declining enrollment, budget shortfalls, and political pressures. This trend raises…
QU organises ‘Ya Hala 2026’ orientation for new faculty members
Qatar University held its annual “Ya Hala 2026” orientation to introduce new faculty members to the university’s academic systems, services, and opportunities. The event aims…
Alarm bells ring as more opt out of studying past
Secondary school students in China are increasingly choosing not to study history as an exam subject, leading to fewer teaching hours and prompting concern among…
GUQ welcomes new students, announces new programmes
Georgetown University in Qatar has enrolled 150 students for its Class of 2030, featuring a highly diverse and multilingual group selected with a 9.4% acceptance…
Ministry of Education and Higher Education Official Highlights Efforts to Build Future-Ready Education System
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched a multi-faceted strategy to enhance academic performance, inclusivity, digital innovation, and specialized support across its education…
Just how many ‘professors’ really deserve the title?
Jason Arday’s appointment to a professorship at Cambridge University has sparked renewed debate over how the title "Professor" is defined and awarded in higher education.…
UDST Welcomes 2,000 Students for 2026-27 Academic Year with Expanded Programs
The University of Doha for Science and Technology enrolled 2,000 students for the 2026-2027 academic year, expanding its programs to over 80 across five colleges…
Academic Bridge Program Receives International Accreditation from WASC
Qatar Foundation’s Academic Bridge Program has received full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, becoming the first Supplementary…
Record non-DSE university entries spark demands for enrolment quotas
Hong Kong public universities have increased admissions from students with alternative qualifications by 63 percent between 2019-20 and 2025-26, now representing almost 30 percent of…
Ministry of Education completes interviews for Qatari trainers’ initiative
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education completed interviews for the second cohort of the Qatari Trainers Localisation Initiative, selecting candidates to nationalise private educational…
Private Schools Provide Around 15,000 Seats Under Ministry’s Community Responsibility Project
Private schools and kindergartens in Qatar have offered around 15,000 seats through the Ministry of Education’s Community Responsibility Project, providing free and discounted education options…
Why are colleges giving financial aid to rich kids?
Many U.S. colleges are increasingly awarding merit-based scholarships to attract wealthier students, diverting funds from need-based aid and worsening economic disparities in access to higher…
‘AI does the maths for me’: students rely on chatbots to make the grade
A recent survey found that 95% of UK university students use AI tools in their studies, raising concerns about academic integrity and preparedness for the…
Benefactors allocate $100m for building educational facilities
Iran has invested over $100 million from philanthropic sources to expand and modernize its educational infrastructure, including the addition of 4,000 classrooms and the "smartification"…
Birmingham University Defends Golf Management Degree Against Criticism
The University of Birmingham defended its golf management degree after criticism from Reform UK’s Suella Braverman, who called the course a “Mickey Mouse degree.” The…
Administration Tries New Ways To Hit Harvard
Harvard University has seen a substantial decrease in NIH research funding, dropping to 309 awards worth about $200 million so far this fiscal year, down…
Maths school pupils shun universities for degree apprenticeships
Top students from England’s specialist maths schools are increasingly choosing degree apprenticeships that blend academic study with paid professional experience over traditional university degrees. This…
It’s never too late to thrive with numeracy
Lizzie Gaisman, CEO of the Richmond Project, stressed that numeracy skills remain crucial beyond schooling and highlighted efforts to help students who narrowly miss passing…
Heatwave plan for schools will not begin until 2028
The UK government will delay implementing a national heatwave strategy for schools until 2028, despite multiple closures caused by extreme temperatures this summer. This postponement…
Sir Nick Gibb Criticises Education Secretary’s Shift Away From Rigour
Former schools minister Sir Nick Gibb criticized Education Secretary Lucy Powell's education policies on GCSEs, warning that reducing academic rigor and ending mandatory retakes for…
Regional Divides in School Performance Widen Across England
The latest GCSE results reveal that the gap in high-grade attainment between London and regions in northern England and the Midlands has widened to the…
GCSE Results Statistics Reveal Regional and Gender Differences
The 2026 GCSE results showed a slight rise in top grades to 22 percent, with persistent gender and regional disparities in performance across the UK.…
Ukrainian Refugees Achieve Top English GCSE Results
Two Ukrainian students who arrived in the UK without English proficiency have excelled in their GCSE English exams, with Zlata Byrsan achieving top grades in…
More pupils get top GCSE grades as gap between boys and girls shrinks
The 2026 GCSE results show a slight rise in top grades and a return to pre-pandemic pass rates across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with…
Boys Close the GCSE Gap as Girls' Results Decline
The gap between boys’ and girls’ GCSE top grades has narrowed to its smallest level since 2000, with boys achieving their best results since 2011…
GCSE results show rising top grades and narrowing gender gaps
GCSE results for 2026 show a slight increase in top grades awarded and a narrowing gender gap in performance, with girls outperforming boys by a…