Education
Uganda: Courts or Cover – How KIU’s Legal Offensive Risks Silencing Public Accountability
[Nile Post] At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a question about power, accountability, and whether institutions can use the courts not just to defend their reputation, but to suppress scrutiny.
The brilliant students the UK doesn’t want – podcast
Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal
In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.
It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...
Judge orders University of Pennsylvania to provide list of Jews to federal agency
Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...
At the National Archives, the Declaration Gets More Company
The Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment have been added to the Archives’s rotunda, the first permanent changes there in nearly 75 years.
Federal Judge Approves Trump Effort to Extract List of Jews From Penn
The decision to allow the government to collect the names and phone numbers of Jewish people on campus could allow the government to pursue similar tactics elsewhere.
US college students: are you about to graduate? We’d like to hear about your job-hunting experience
How have you found the job application process? What has been your experience of job hunting so far?
The entry-level job market for US college graduates is the worst it has been since the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The unemployment rate climbed to about 5.6% at the end of last year from an average of 5.3% during the third quarter. The...
The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg | Editorial
As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing
In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society...
British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to “give something back” to the UK with the donation.
Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds
Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health
Almost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at least occasionally”, rising to four in five at secondary level, according to a survey by the UK’s largest education union.
The findings emerged in a poll of 10,000 teachers in English state schools...
Uganda: Competence Based Education Training Is a Must for Higher Institutions of Learning
[Nile Post] Higher education institutions must adapt to the new secondary curriculum and stay connected with the marketplace by collaborating with the private sector. Moreover, it’s crucial to develop innovation hubs and research centers to facilitate economic transformation through their educational programs.
An Ominous U.S. Threat Against Iran
Readers criticize President Trump over his bellicose statements on Iran. Also: Education for every child, citizen or not; the cost of war.
Ghana: Academic City’s Tech Expo Showcases Innovative Technologies to Tackle Galamsey
[Ghanaian Times] As part of efforts to contribute to the fight against illegal mining, the Robotics Club of Academic City University has organised its annual Tech Expo to explore innovative and sustainable solutions to Ghana’s illegal mining crisis.
Africa: Prof. Mcbagonluri Named Among Africa’s Top Education Leaders
[Ghanaian Times] Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of education in Africa.
Ghana: Girls Urged to Take Their Studies Seriously
[Ghanaian Times] Pupils, particularly girls, have been encouraged to take their studies seriously and aspire to leadership and managerial positions in the water sector as the country works towards achieving gender equality.
Ghana: Prof. Tagoe Calls for Holistic Approach to TVET
[Ghanaian Times] A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Emeritus Clifford N. B. Tagoe, has called for a more holistic approach to promoting and mainstreaming Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana, emphasizing the need for adequate financial support.
Uganda: Kings College Buddo Marks 120 Years As Government Pledges Pay Rise for Arts Teachers
[Nile Post] The Vice President, Rt Maj Jessica Alupo, has revealed that government is still working on a plan to increase salaries for Arts teachers by up to 25 percent, urging them to remain patient as consultations continue.
Liberia: Charity Memorial, Howard Academy Clinch National School Titles
[Liberian Investigator] Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial High School and Howard Academy have been crowned champions of the 2025-26 National High School Championships after dominant performances in the football and kickball finals at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Friday.
Liberia: Deputy Minister Jones Meets BCU Students, Plants Solar Lights With Sen. Moye
[Liberian Investigator] On a calm Saturday afternoon in Gbarnga, the residence of Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, Bill McGill Jones, became more than just a home, but a space of encouragement, reflection, and renewed hope for dozens of young people striving for a better future.
Liberia: Ulfa President Touts Reforms, Backs Dukuly for Continuity Ahead of April 17 Vote
[Liberian Investigator] Outgoing University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) President Dr. Edna Johnny has highlighted a series of reforms under her leadership — including salary increases, the elimination of pay disparities and the restoration of NASSCORP services — while endorsing her vice president, Dr. Alahaji S. M. Dukuly, as her preferred successor in the April 17 elections.
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria’s University of Port Harcourt Banned Smartphones On Campus
[Africa Check] No evidence Nigeria’s University of Port Harcourt banned smartphones on campus