Graduate programs see a 12% rise in applications as economic uncertainty drives demand for advanced degrees. RESTON, Va. – Applications to graduate business school programs worldwide have surged by 12% in 2024, reversing two years of decline, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The dramatic increase, detailed in GMAC’s annual survey, reflects a...
“New changes include a single sitting for the Mother Tongue Language exam and a unified exam period for all secondary students.” In a major shift in Singapore’s education system, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing announced on March 1 that starting in 2027, all secondary students will sit for their national exams at the same time....
As AI Gains Ground in Education, Singapore Explores the Balance Between Innovation and Risks The increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping various sectors, including education, and Singapore is no exception. As AI-driven tools like chatbots and learning apps become more common, they raise important questions about their impact on students, teachers, and the...
Children in Gaza face an uncertain future as war and destruction leave classrooms empty and pupils displaced. As the war in Gaza rages on, the toll on education has been devastating, leaving thousands of children with no access to schooling. Mohammad Mosa, a 14-year-old student who fled his home in October, had hoped to continue...
New program to address local medical needs, integrate AI and big data, and offer comprehensive training in TCM. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is set to introduce Singapore’s first-ever four-year Bachelor of Chinese Medicine degree program, aimed at addressing the country’s evolving healthcare needs. Slated to begin in 2024, this milestone program will be the first...
Unexpected Collapse of Beam in School Building Triggers Urgent Review of Aerated Concrete Safety A recent incident involving the collapse of a beam at a school, which had previously been deemed safe, has led to new safety warnings regarding aerated concrete in school buildings across England. The schools minister, Nick Gibb, confirmed that this collapse...
Kosta Kecmanović, a 13-year-old pupil, is identified as the shooter behind a planned attack that took the lives of eight children and a school security guard. On May 3, 2023, a tragic shooting occurred at the Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade, Serbia, where 13-year-old Kosta Kecmanović opened fire, killing eight children and a security guard....
Despite a sharp fall in A* and A grades, the majority of students secured their first-choice university spots. The 2022 A-Level results have seen a significant decrease in the proportion of top grades, with 36.4% of entries awarded an A or A*, compared to 44.8% in 2021, though still higher than in 2019, when it...
Landmark ruling awards £50,000 to parents of Natasha Abrahart, raising urgent calls for improved mental health support in higher education. The University of Bristol has been ordered to pay £50,000 in damages to the parents of Natasha Abrahart, a 20-year-old physics student who tragically took her own life after enduring severe social anxiety. In a...
Images by Khaled Ziad capture the harsh realities of education in war-torn Yemen In the aftermath of Yemen’s devastating seven-year conflict, the country’s children are paying a heavy price. In a village in Hays, located in Yemen’s Hodeidah province, a makeshift classroom stands as a stark reminder of the war’s toll on education. Without roofs,...