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RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’
Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companiesRMIT University has dropped a misconduct case against a student who accused the institution of being “complicit in genocide” in Gaza, because of its defence and aerospace research centre’s ties to weapons companies.Guardian Australia this week revealed the student, Gemma Seymour, faced potential suspension over a social media video calling f...
The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHannah KarpelHannah Karpel / BBCRecently the UK government announced new guidance which states children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under-twos should not be watching screens alone.The guidance suggests "screen swaps" - taking screens away to read stories together or playing games.But is that easier said than do...
Tennessee school board member censured after calling student ‘hot’ at meeting
A school board member in Tennessee has been censured after telling a high school student she was "hot" at a public board meeting last week.During the April 2 livestreamed meeting, Washington County Board of Education member Keith Ervin told a female student, "God, you’re hot." The board in northeastern Tennessee passed the censure Wednesday during an emergency meeting after calls to remove Ervin and Superintendent Jerry Boyd.The student, who is a student representative of the board, had just fin...
Vocational schools new front in China’s strategy to support businesses’ global expansion
In classrooms and training centres across China, a growing number of students from Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond are learning not just the Chinese language, but how the country’s factories operate, how supply chains are managed and how products are marketed and sold across borders. Hebei Software Institute, in the northern city of Baoding, has been at the forefront of the push. The vocational college said it had established multiple overseas-oriented programmes in recent years, particularly....
Bard College president tells staff he will soon be cleared in inquiry over Epstein ties
WilmerHale, the law firm examining Leon Botstein’s communications with Jeffrey Epstein, said review is ‘ongoing’Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, told his staff at a meeting this week that there was no way he could have known that Jeffrey Epstein – who was a convicted sex offender during their interactions over the years – was actually “reprehensible” and predicted he would soon be cleared of any hint of impropriety about their relationship, according to sources who witnessed the remarks....
Inside 30 Years Of Progress At The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation
Before Simone Biles, there was Wendy Hilliard. From Detroit roots to world championship medals, her foundation celebrates 30 years of impact as it forges a permanent gymnastics legacy for underserved youth.
US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Friday pressed Iran to meet US demands, as Vice-President J.D. Vance travelled to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations seen as a key effort to end the more than month-long Middle East conflict. The talks between the US and Iran, taking place during the agreed two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, are expected to begin on Saturday morning in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Clouding the talks were Iranian demands, namely a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release...
Teacher, 34, who was banned after calling pupil a 'very special person' and sent her more than 100 texts in one day played Buddy the Elf in school video
Teacher, 34, who was banned after calling pupil a 'very special person' and sent her more than 100 texts in one day played Buddy the Elf in school videoGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU have a story? E-mail: shannon.mcguigan@dailymail.co.uk By SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:55, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 19:33, 10 April 2026 e-mail 5 View comments
Matric exams off to a troubled start
Annual examinations for classes IX and X under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) have commenced across the metropolis, with over 385,000 candidates appearing at 521 examination centres established in 18 towns. The exams were conducted in two shifts under strict security arrangements, while 51 vigilance teams were deployed to curb cheating. According to the BSEK, paper distribution was monitored through a control room and special measures were taken to ensure transparency, inc...
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
In Pictures: By the left – Sovereign’s Parade completes Officer Cadets’ training
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Euromed University of Fez to Host Global Forum to Discuss AI-Driven Transformations
Rabat – The Euromed University of Fez (UEMF) will host Meetings on the Alliance of Civilizations, an event seeking to serve as a platform for dialogue and reflection on the profound transformations driven by AI. The university will organize the event on April 27-28 to discuss the theme “The Future of Human Civilization in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The international gathering is organized in collaboration with the UN Chair for the Alliance of Civilization in partnership with the...
Arif Developments accelerates Kabbali Hills with strong construction momentum in Ajman
Arif Developments is progressing Kabbali Hills in Ajman with remarkable consistency and pace, where strong on-ground execution meets a structured and disciplined approach, ensuring seamless advancement across the development.The developer highlighted that construction continues at full pace, supported by well-coordinated project management, strong contractor partnerships, and streamlined operational processes, driving consistent progress across the site.Kabbali Hills is a luxury villa community...
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...