South Africa: 80% of NSFAS Students Are First Years
[GroundUp] Many students drop out or find alternative funding
Education
National Student Pride to end after 21 years
Organisers say sponsorship has dwindled over recent years, meaning this weekend’s event will be its last.
‘Locking my phone away at school reduces stress’
Solihull’s Alderbrook School has implemented a smartphone ban and some pupils have welcomed it.
Nigeria: African Studies Institute Mourns Scholar, Pioneer ASUU President Biodun Jeyifo
[Premium Times] The institute noted that Mr Jeyifo’s intellectual clarity and moral courage left an enduring imprint on colleagues and students alike.
Tunisia: President Saied Underscores Urgency of Protecting Educational Institutions Against Drug Scourge
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb 12 — President Kaïs Saïed emphasised on Wednesday the urgent need to protect pupils from the drug scourge, which has spread within and around educational institutions.
More exam stress at 15 linked to higher risk of depression as young adult – study
UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests
Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.
Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.
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Ontario Lifts Tuition Freeze at Public Universities
The move will allow the schools to raise tuition for the first time since 2019 as part of a broader plan to boost funding for higher education in the Canadian province.
How A.I. Companies Are Preying on College Students
In a short time, A.I. companies have warped the landscape of higher education.
PEN America Names New Leadership After Gaza Fallout
After a 16-month search, the free speech group has chosen two longtime employees, Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, as co-chief executives.
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy Offers a Second Chance
[SAnews.gov.za] Correctional Services Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the opening of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at Drakenstein Correctional Facility is both a historic milestone and a powerful reminder of the country’s journey since 11 February 1990.
Nigeria: University of Abuja Dismisses Claims of Nelfund Loans Mismanagement
[Premium Times] Since the disbursement of NELFUND loan to the University, management has ensured that all eligible beneficiaries were reimbursed, provided they duly applied while no funds have been diverted, hoarded, misused or used to generate interest
Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Calls for Teacher Dedication and Equal Support for Boys
[Nile Post] As the first school term of 2026 begins, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain dedicated to their duties, warning that rising absenteeism–particularly in government schools–is negatively affecting learners.
Ohio State Professor Luke Perez Put on Leave After Tackling Filmmaker Over Epstein
After another journalist interviewed the university’s former president about Jeffrey Epstein, a professor physically intervened when a documentarian wanted to ask more questions.
Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
“We are sorry,” says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.
Nigeria: Al-Muhibbah Open Varsity Matriculates 365 Students in Bauchi
[Leadership] Al-Muhibbah Open University, Bauchi, has matriculated 365 students into its various academic programmes.
Ohio State Professor Put on Leave After Wrestling Filmmaker to the Ground
After another journalist interviewed the university’s former president about Jeffrey Epstein, a professor physically intervened when a documentarian wanted to ask more questions.
New gender guidance for UK primary school children permits use of different pronouns
DfE guidance urges teachers to respond to social transition requests ‘with caution’ and includes Cass report findings
Primary school-age children who question their gender could be allowed to use different pronouns under long-awaited government guidance to schools on the subject.
The new guidance, billed as moving away from a culture-war approach on the subject, has some changes compared with...
Uganda: 2025 UCE Results to Be Released Friday
[Nile Post] The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, will release the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results on Friday, February 13, 2026, at State House, Nakasero, in Kampala.
Declining health and education in poor countries harms earning potential, World Bank says
Report says children born today could earn 51% more over lifetime if their country’s human capital improved
Deteriorating health, education and training in many developing countries is dramatically depressing the future earnings of children born today, the World Bank says.
In a report the World Bank urges policymakers to focus on improving outcomes in three settings: homes, neighbourhoods and...
Susie Dent’s tips and tricks to add muscle to a child’s vocabulary
In a bid to combat the impact of screen-time creep, the Countdown word supremo has a few suggestions
Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent
Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, the Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent has suggested, as she urged families to read, talk and play word games to boost language...