At least five international students were killed in a stampede in central Seoul, South Korea, this weekend. The incident occurred on October 29 in the city's popular nightlife district of Itaewon, where panic broke out during an event, killing at least 154 people.
November 03, 2022
Ricky Ponting, an Australian cricketing legend, has partnered with Adventus.io to encourage prospective students from South Asia to study in Australia. The former Australian national team captain has been named a brand ambassador for the B2B2C international student recruitment marketplace.
November 02, 2022
The University of Denver (DU) is collaborating with The VF Foundation to launch the Leadership in Outdoor Recreation Industry (LORI) programme. This interdisciplinary programme encompasses coursework from DU's Daniels College of Business, Sturm College of Law, and Josef Korbel School of International Studies. The program's primary goal is to broaden the talent pipeline for the outdoor industry.
November 01, 2022
The obscurity grows as subjective admissions factors (essays and extracurriculars) gain importance, making it harder for students to figure out their applications to their dream schools. Linkstory, an Ed-tech startup, has soft-launched an online mentoring service to help students with admissions challenges.
October 31, 2022
The Education Recovery Scorecard, developed in collaboration with Harvard University's Centre for Education Policy Research (CEPR) and Stanford University's Educational Opportunity Project, published a comparable snapshot of district-level learning loss during the pandemic. The reports were created using the recently released 2022 NAEP data and data from states that publicly reported district proficiency rates on their Spring 2022 assessments.
October 30, 2022
The report "Global EdTech Market: Thematic Analysis" was recently published. The report is divided into six core sections, each of which investigates a key thematic question. As part of the primary research, top EdTech executives were interviewed.
October 29, 2022
Many global universities have established campuses in the UAE, making it one of the most popular destinations for international students. The country is also known for having a high standard of living and a wide range of life experiences. Learning about different cultures is facilitated by studying in the UAE. The UAE is home to more than 150 nationalities. The local population accounts for approximately 10% of the total population; the remainder are foreign nationals from other countries. However, the UAE has created such living and working conditions that no one feels like a foreigner in this country.
October 28, 2022
Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) is celebrating National Manufacturing Day for the sixth year in a row by giving local students a tour. Over 700 middle and high school students will visit the company's facilities throughout the month. Ashley Furniture Industries will offer field tours for the first time after a two-year hiatus. The plan commemorates National Manufacturing Day, which is observed by manufacturers across the country on the first Friday of October.
October 28, 2022
In January 2023, the Knovva Academy will host the Model G20 Summit, the premier international gathering for young leaders. The theme of the 2023 summit will be Climate Change: Current and Near-Future Effects with participants debating the best ways to address climate change and its consequences.
October 27, 2022
International students have more opportunities for personal development in China, thanks to the abundance of prestigious scholarships and advantageous internships available to them. These not only allow students to apply what they have learned in school, but also allow them to learn about China's workplace and economic development.
October 27, 2022
NIIMBL bioLOGIC, a pilot programme designed to raise awareness and interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing careers, has been launched by the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL). NIIMBL has collaborated with the North Carolina Biotechnology Centre on the project, and Southern High School of Energy and Sustainability has been chosen to pilot the 5-week programme in which students will not only learn and innovate, but also imagine themselves working in the industry.
October 26, 2022
The LG Exploratorium, a new high-tech immersive learning space for schoolchildren that promotes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and environmental education while allowing students to interact with robotics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies, was officially opened by LG Electronics USA.
October 26, 2022
The rankings for the best global universities for 2022–2023 were released today by U.S. News & World Report, the world's leading publication for educational rankings. In the new edition, 2,000 schools are evaluated overall (up from more than 1,700 last year) based on their reputation and academic research.
October 25, 2022
NAFSA, The President's Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, and New York University representatives concurred at a recent conference that the US would benefit from a clear international education strategy. Representatives proposed taking cues from policies put forth by nations such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand in launching national strategy plans.
October 24, 2022
Over-recruitment of overseas students at one private institution (recruiting for a community college) resulted in a temporary obstruction of access for students to the college, according to a TV documentary that was broadcast this month in Canada.
October 23, 2022