A new series of Museum Studies courses has been announced by ilmi Science, Discovery & Innovation Center and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). These courses are designed to foster a new generation of museum professionals in Saudi Arabia, providing educational opportunities to a wide range of learners from high-school graduates to seasoned professionals. The
A hospital in Shanghai has launched a clinic designed to assist children struggling with mathematics, incorporating a holistic intervention strategy that includes medical support. The Shanghai Children’s Medical Centre will open the Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic on October 8, as reported by local media. Managed by the hospital’s mental health team in collaboration
Italy is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in education, aiming to bridge the country’s digital skills gap with its European Union counterparts. The pilot program, introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, will test AI-assisted teaching in 15 classrooms across four regions, signalling a step towards modernising education in Italy. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced this
In a significant shift towards a more inclusive and supportive educational framework, Ofsted has announced a series of reforms to address post-Covid challenges in schools across England better. These changes come in response to growing concerns over student behaviour, absenteeism, and the provision for special educational needs (SEN) following the pandemic. The reforms will also
Veranda Learning Solutions, a prominent player in the education sector, has announced its strategic entry into the Middle East through its flagship brand, J.K. Shah Classes. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Veranda Learning’s global strategy as it partners with Jumeira University Connect, the training arm of Jumeira University, to offer a Chartered Accountancy
Dubai Humanitarian and Heriot-Watt University Dubai have announced a partnership to enhance capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of innovative sustainable solutions within the humanitarian sector. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering educational and practical synergies between the two institutions. Giuseppe Saba, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, underscored
University exams taken by fake students using artificial intelligence beat those by real students and usually went undetected by markers, in a limited study. University of Reading researchers created 33 fictitious students and used the AI tool ChatGPT to generate answers to module exams for an undergraduate psychology degree at the institution. They said the
Big ed-tech players are adding generative artificial intelligence tools to existing products already popular in the K-12 world. While some educators and AI experts are excited, they say these new tools make the need for teacher training on AI even more urgent. Google is providing Gemini—its generative AI model—as an add-on for educational institutions using
In light of April being recognised as Child Abuse Prevention & Counseling Awareness Month, the imperative to address the alarming rise in crimes against children in India cannot be overemphasised. According to data published by the National Crime Records Bureau in 2023, India reported a 26% increase in crimes against children during 2022. It states
Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes recently, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. Official figures showed 5,288 schools across the archipelago nation switched to remote learning, affecting more than 3.6 million students. The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and
