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Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
Thinktank says algorithms are fuelling isolation and division after analysing posts shown to social media usersReform UK voters are the least likely to see posts from friends and family on social media and most likely to see content from brands and news organisations, a study has found.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) thinktank said algorithms were fuelling isolation and division after its research analysing users’ feeds on Instagram, Facebook, X, Bluesky and TikTok found that onl...
UAE to introduce administrative roles in schools to ease teacher workload
The UAE’s education sector is set for a significant transformation as the Ministry of Education moves to introduce specialised administrative and supervisory roles within schools, a step aimed at reducing pressure on teachers and enhancing the quality of education.According to Al Khaleej newspaper, the initiative follows a parliamentary report adopted by the Federal National Council that highlighted the growing administrative and supervisory burdens on educators. The report revealed that teache...
Educating the poor
JAVED is enrolled in Grade 6 in a government school in his village. Akhtar, Javed’s father, is wondering whether or not he should pull Javed out of school. Akhtar feels Javed is not learning much at school, and that if he is put to work at the nearby auto-repair workshop he will not only earn a little, but would also be learning a skill. Though there is no fee in the government school, there are still expenses for uniform, stationery, etc, that burden household resources, which could be used for...
Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams
A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.
Weekend students at 15 universities in England told to return loans and grants
Student Finance England tells about 22,000 students their universities wrongly told them they were eligibleMore than 20,000 university students in England who received government maintenance loans and grants worth thousands of pounds have been told they will have to pay them back because their universities wrongly told them they were eligible for the money.About 22,000 students studying for weekend courses at 15 universities and colleges have received letters from Student Finance England, part o...
Matric exams begin amid last-minute rush
The first annual exams for ninth and tenth grades under the Karachi Secondary Education Board will begin today (on Friday), across 520 centres, with over 380,000 students expected to take part. On the eve of the exams, many students were seen visiting the board office to collect admit cards, resolve registration issues, or submit pending forms. Some students who had transferred from private to public schools faced discrepancies in their academic records, while others reported difficulties...
New teaching practices
The education sector in Pakistan is notable for its overreliance on archaic methods of teaching, especially the technique of rote memorisation which has produced countless mnemonists but not many thinkers. Students are encouraged to fill in pages upon pages of information without meaningful assessments to back up their comprehension, and anyone who learns differently simply falls behind. This traditional mode of teaching is finally being challenged by the federal government, which is toutin...
How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?
How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHazel ShearingEducation correspondentGetty ImagesInterest on some student loans in England will be capped at 6% in the 2026-27 academic year.Students and graduates in England have different loan plans depending on when and what they studied, and the cap will only apply to Plan 2 loans and Plan 3 postgraduate loans from September.Plans also vary across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but most...
Rawalpindi board postpones matric exams scheduled for April 10
The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education on Thursday postponed the matric examinations scheduled to be held on April 10 (Friday) — when the federal capital will be abuzz with diplomatic activity during talks between the US and Iran. In a statement, it said that the exams at 64 examination centres across the city had been postponed. However, it said that exams in other districts of Rawalpindi Division would continue as per the schedule announced. According to a statement issue...
New rules for distance learning: A guide for UAE students and parents
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.]With UAE schools continuing distance learning, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has introduced a comprehensiv...
'Generation Shaper' Dubai reinforces the role of the mother in building the human being - Emirates 24|7
'Generation Shaper' Dubai reinforces the role of the mother in building the human being Emirates 24|7
'Generation Shaper' Dubai reinforces the role of the mother in building the human being - Emirates 24|7
'Generation Shaper' Dubai reinforces the role of the mother in building the human being Emirates 24|7
Exams postponed at three Islamabad centres on April 9, 10
Examinations scheduled for April 9 and 10 at three centres in Islamabad have been postponed following official directions issued in view of ongoing diplomatic activities in the federal capital, according to a notification. According to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), “In view of ongoing diplomatic activities in Islamabad, the examinations scheduled on April 9 and 10 at the following examination centres are hereby postponed.&...
22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loansJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBranwen JeffreysEducation EditorGetty ImagesMore than 20,000 students have been told they were given maintenance loans and grants in error and now face demands to immediately pay the money back.The students, who are all studying weekend courses, received letters from the Student Loans Company (SLC) or their university saying their courses had never been eligible for maintenance loans...
‘Excessive’ financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns
High levels of borrowing and rapid expansion among dangers identified by Higher Education Policy InstituteMany English universities are taking excessive financial risks that threaten not only their own survival but that of others in the sector, a thinktank has warned.High levels of borrowing at some institutions and rapid expansion of student numbers are among the dangers identified in a report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi). Continue reading...
Universities may allow one-time reduction of up to 3pc in MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant seats: PMDC
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council announced on Wednesday that universities may allow a one-time reduction of up to three per cent in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) passing percentage for admissions to medical and dental colleges to fill vacant seats for the academic session 2025–26. A notification issued by the PMDC, which is available with Dawn, said the decision had been made on the recommendation of a parliamentary committee. The notification said: “To...
Greece proposes social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems
Prime minister says ban would come into force next year and calls for united action across European UnionGreece has announced a social media ban for under-15s from 1 January, with the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms – although he acknowledged it may incur the wrath of some children.“We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 y...
UAE schools move admissions online as distance learning continues
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.]Private schools across the UAE are accelerating their shift to digital admissions, as distance learning continues to shape how families interact with education providers.According to Emarat Alyoum, from online registration portals to remote interviews and assessments, the enrollment journey is also being completed from home.Parents can enter student details through dedica...
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJessica RawnsleyPA MediaGreece says the move aims to tackle rising anxiety and sleep problems among young peopleGreece has announced plans to ban access to social media for under-15s, becoming the latest European country to restrict children's exposure to online platforms.Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move was aimed at tackling rising anxiety and sleep problems among young p...
How to watch Astros vs. Rockies: TV channel and streaming options for April 8
The Colorado Rockies have a 2-0 series lead and hope to sweep the Houston Astros on Wednesday at Coors Field, at 3:10 p.m. ET. Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.96 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, who are 6-6 this season and second in the AL West. Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.73 ERA) is the expected starter for the Rockies, who are 5-6 and third in the NL West.Advertisement