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School food has suffered at the hands of politics and economics for almost 50 years
Almost a generation has passed since Jamie Oliver’s four-part Channel 4 documentary series Jamie’s School Dinners exposed the unhealthy reality of the food served to pupils at lunchtime, including – notoriously – fat-heavy, meat-light Turkey Twizzlers. It proved a shaming and effective intervention. His...
Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient options
Pupils in England are routinely eating pizza slices, sausage rolls and paninis for lunch as school canteens become dominated by a “grab-and-go” culture of unhealthy food.
Convenience foods eaten on the move are ousting sit-down meals as the main way secondary pupils in England...
In promoting its new album, the K-pop superstars looked back to a late-19th-century moment featuring the unofficial anthem Arirang for inspiration.
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children’s screen time has to be “realistic”.
Cuts of nearly 70% may force university departments to close and damage UK’s research progress, senior scientists say
British physicists have shaped our understanding of nature and the universe for more than a century, uncovering the building blocks of matter and furthering our knowledge on cosmic puzzles from the big bang to black holes.
But senior scientists warned on Friday that the field of...
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[Liberian Investigator] In a bold move to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world, the President of William V. S. Tubman University, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to innovation and global relevance through a high-level Webinar Series Symposium focused on technology-driven development.
[Liberian Investigator] KAKATA — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has turned to Liberia’s young minds, hosting a one-day Senior High Schools Quizzing Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and regional awareness among students.
[Vanguard] Across Nigeria’s education landscape, a troubling paradox persists. On one hand, teachers lament low pay and limited opportunities. On the other, reputable international schools offering competitive, above-average salaries struggle to find candidates who meet even the minimum professional standards required for consideration. This disconnect is not merely a hiring problem; it is a...
[Premium Times] He explained that the programme was designed to equip and prepare selected youths from all 774 LGAs to serve as ambassadors of health sector reforms in their communities.
[UCT] The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Moeletsi Tladi – a Vice-Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship recipient in 2023 – is looking forward to his graduation on 28 March. After being a top matric achiever in 2022, he is sharing lessons from his time at the institution.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Buchanan Open Bible Standard School and Nathaniel E. Reeves Memorial Charity High School have both secured their places in the grand final of the National High School Sports Championship, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Chargé d’ Affaires at the British Embassy near Monrovia has offered to collaborate with the National Commission on Disabilities or NCD in a partnership aimed at making UK scholarship opportunities more accessible to diverse applicants of people with disabilities otherwise known as PWDs in Liberia.
[Nile Post] Authorities in Buliisa District have raised concern over increasing cases of vandalism targeting road signage, warning that the trend is contributing to a rise in road accidents.
Their anger goes far beyond the recent rise of unemployment and the looming threat of A.I.
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
[New Zimbabwe] THE government has extended the registration deadline for Grade Seven, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) from March 27 to May 22, 2026 after parents requested an extension after failing to raise the required fees on time.
[New Zimbabwe] Disgruntled teachers have accused Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of dishonesty over government’s commitment to improve their welfare, as the cost of living continues to rise on the back of fuel price increases.
Barnsley Council’s target to reduce home education by 30% is branded “unlawful” by campaigners.
[Daily Maverick] For months, parents of students at Dukathole LSEN School have voiced serious concerns over a deteriorating learning environment, and now two official government reports have validated their protests and concerns.