South Africa - While education continues to be a priority, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced that government will in the next three years trim expenditure in the learning and culture function. … [Read more...]
Educational activities during lockdown
Educational Activities - Lockdown is a difficult time, especially for the youngest members of our families who don’t always understand why they are not able to see their friends or go out on holiday outings. We’ve put together some ways to keep the fun going while learning too! … [Read more...]
World Science Day in Africa
Merck Foundation marks World Science Day through Empowering Women and Youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Africa … [Read more...]
Teens Say Online Learning Is Worse
SAN FRANCISCO - A new poll released by Common Sense/SurveyMonkey shows that teens are taking the coronavirus more seriously than some may think. Despite 59% of teens surveyed saying that online learning is worse than in-person schooling—with almost one-fifth (19%) characterizing it as "much worse"—fewer than one in … [Read more...]
National Science Foundation awards Dorgan grant
USA - The National Science Foundation awards prestigious grant to Dr. Kelly Dorgan of The Sea Lab at Dauphin Island and the University of South Alabama … [Read more...]
Harris named CEO of National Math and Science Initiative
DALLAS -- Veteran astronaut and STEM education advocate Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. has been named the new chief executive officer of the National Math and Science Initiative. … [Read more...]
Manpower US Offers Career-Focused Degrees
MILWAUKEE - Manpower U.S. today launches a new partnership with the University of Phoenix offering degree courses in a wide range of in-demand subjects including Cyber Security, Information Technology and Health Administration, enabling people to develop the skills employers are looking for. … [Read more...]
Global out-of-school rate not decreasing
NEW YORK - With 11.5 per cent of school-age children – or 123 million – missing out on learning today, compared to 12.8 per cent – or 135 million – in 2007, the percentage of six to 15 year olds who are out of school has barely decreased in the last decade, UNICEF said today. … [Read more...]
Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities for Students
DEARBORN, Mich. - Manufacturing jobs are on the rise, but the industry is dealing with a severe shortage of workers equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to function in advanced manufacturing workplaces. To help close the skills gap, NASA's agency-wide HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create … [Read more...]
Wits launches CEFF Digital Innovation Challenge
CEFF Digital Innovation Challenge - The Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge aims to develop innovative systems to assist students with visual and physical disabilities to independently navigate Wits’ vast campus … [Read more...]