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Former CEO and Chair of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, to Teach Strategic Leadership at Masterclass

The former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, will lead a class on leading with purpose on the streaming platform MasterClass. Learners who are interested can use the platform to learn from the best in the world in a variety of subjects. Participants in the MasterClass will learn how to simplify complex problems, lead with purpose, and persuade others to support their vision. Nooyi's class is currently the only one offered on MasterClass, where subscribers with an annual membership have unlimited access to all 150+ instructors.

Technavio Analysis: US E-Learning Market to Post a 17% CAGR

The introduction of cutting-edge technologies is one of the major trends in the American e-learning market. The US was a pioneer in implementing cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and virtual assistants into e-learning products. The adoption of these technologies in education has changed the country's e-learning environment. This is probably why the e-learning market is expected to grow at a rapid pace.

Early Childhood Education Online Training Provider ChildCare Education Institute Gets Acquired by StraighterLine

StraighterLine has acquired ChildCare Education Institute, one of the largest online training companies for early childhood education professionals. Industry experts claim that the acquisition will help the early childhood education sector. They express hope that the new acquisition will help the early child learning education sector recover from the more than 8% decline in childcare employment that has already occurred since the pandemic started. StraighterLine hopes that the acquisition will enable it to deliver on its promise of providing flexible, cost-effective education that will satisfy employers' needs and help more people land fulfilling careers.

Good News for Education Sector in France as International Students Hit the 400000 Mark

Campus France has announced the largest increase in international students in over 15 years, with over 400,000 now enrolled. The news indicates that the country's international education sector is expanding. This week Campus France announced that according to the most recent Ministry of Foreign Affairs statistics, the number of foreign students enrolled in France increased by 8% in the academic year 2021/22.

EDU Danmark Wins Tender to Operate IELTS in Norway

The British Council, IDP, and Cambridge Assessment held a tender to select the new operator after Folkeuniversitetet's contract to conduct IELTS exams in Norway came to an end in early 2022. According to recent rumours, EDU Danmark was awarded the contract in the summer of 2022.

Great News for UK Students as AIRC and CTCF Announce Scholarship

With $100,000 in support, a new scholarship programme has been established for underrepresented UK students planning to study in the US. The American International Recruitment Council will oversee the administration of The Cyril Taylor Scholarships, which are supported by The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation and will provide funding for academic year, full semester, and summer scholarships.

Australian Education: Murdoch Renews Kaplan Partnership

Murdoch University and Kaplan have partnered to create a new pathway for local and international students who want to advance to undergraduate and graduate degree programmes at the university. The college will be at Murdoch University’s South Street campus in Perth and will be operated by the pathway provider.

Students from Africa to Attend a University in Crimea

The Russia-African Network University (RAfU), a summer training programme that annually hosts hundreds of African students, will be held this year at a university in the annexation-zone of Crimea, according to Russian education authorities. Although 12 universities are members of the RAfU, the initiative is only being implemented at 10 universities in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Crimea, and Astrakhan.

UGC Announces Grant Programmes for Fellowships and Research

On the occasion of Teachers' Day, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced a number of research initiatives that will assist higher education institutions all across the nation. On September 5, at 3 p.m., the new fellowships went live on the UGC's online portal. The UGC's fellowship and research grant programmes are listed below: