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Education

Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it

One in three university students think AI will wipe out jobs so rapidly it will trigger civil unrest, according to a survey by King’s College London (KCL).

Students are among the heaviest users of AI, the poll found, with 77% using it at least a few times a month – compared with...

Namibia: How Do You Decide What to Study?

Yesterday at 20:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] Choosing what to study is one of the first major decisions many young people make, and in developing countries, it is often tied directly to survival, stability, and future opportunity.

How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies

Yesterday at 17:10 PM, via New York Times

James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.

Namibia: Beyond Perception – the Real Value of Libraries in Namibia

Yesterday at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...

Liberia: Zankpaimah Set for Official Opening of Modern Elementary School

Yesterday at 12:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.

Nigeria: Prof. B.K. Ogunmodede (1936-2018) – Teacher Made in Heaven

Yesterday at 12:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] “When he shall die/Take him and cut him out in little stars/And he will make the face of heaven so fine/That all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun” – William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, in Romeo and Juliet.

Nigeria: Baze University – The Bigger Picture

Yesterday at 12:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In emerging societies such as Nigeria, universities and other tertiary institutions have generally done about the same thing in the last half a century. Those interested in establishing such higher schools always began by looking out for huge hectares of land to erect imposing structures and facilities. It is indeed, part of the requirements for getting a licence to run courses...

Liberia: MOE to Remove Unqualified Teachers Under New Licensing Regime

Yesterday at 12:39 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced firm measures to remove unqualified teachers from Liberia’s classrooms as part of a new nationwide enforcement of the country’s teacher licensing regime, aimed at improving education standards and strengthening professionalism in the teaching sector.

Nigeria: Borno Intensifies Rescue Efforts for 42 Askira-UBA Abductees

Yesterday at 09:46 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Borno State Government on Sunday said it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday.

Kenya: Schools Closed As Transport Strike Threatens Movement

Yesterday at 07:17 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Private schools across the country have been put on alert following a nationwide transport sector strike today, with education stakeholders warning of possible disruptions to learner movement and school operations.

After dinosaurs, it’s spot the dog! But can a child really learn anything in a gallery?

Yesterday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Galleries such as National Museum Cardiff pull in children with their play areas and pencils – but stick around and you’ll notice kids critiquing Turner paintings too

Neil Osborne and his three-year-old daughter Daisy are peering at a small, shimmering painting by JMW Turner of foaming waves crashing against a cliff. It’s their second visit to the National Museum Cardiff (NMC). Daisy loves...

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Sunday at 17:13 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to internal opposition to seeking deal with Saudi defence ministry

The families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop proposals to run staff training courses for Riyadh’s defence ministry.

The Guardian revealed last week that Cambridge’s Judge business school has been...

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