TUESDAY, 06 MAY 2025, 12:41
[Nyasa Times] In the heart of Zomba, beneath the arches of Great Hall, history echoed in full color as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera addressed the University of Malawi’s 2025 Congregation today–not just as Head of State, but as an architect of a bold academic transformation Malawi has never witnessed before.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) has accused a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of what it described as the “partisan institutional capture” of the Tigray Development Association (TDA), claiming the alleged takeover led to “massive opposition and walkouts” during TDA’s 12th Congress held in Mekelle on 26-27 April.
Youth Endowment Fund says specialised lessons needed to tackle issues such as abuse, consent and coercion
A thinktank is calling for schools to appoint relationship violence prevention leaders, modelled on the success of mental health coordinators, as teachers say they are ill-equipped to advise on the complex issues involved.
A study by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), supported by the Home...
The teenagers in Syracuse, N.Y., turned themselves in after the district attorney gave them 48 hours to surrender. He called the episode “hazing on steroids.”
[Ethiopian Herald] · Metropolitan hosts Innovation Africa 2025 Education, ICT, Skills Summit
Harvard’s president noted ‘searing personal accounts’ from listening sessions with about 500 students and employees
Muslim and Jewish students at Harvard University experienced bigotry and abuse as the Massachusetts campus was roiled by protests last year, according to two reports released on Tuesday that found many felt shunned by peers and professors for expressing political beliefs.
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Mohsen Mahdawi had been an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests at the university. Federal officials tried and failed to deport him for it.
Initial training to be offered in north-west England, as report shows disparities in access to the subject
The Bank of England is backing a drive to put more economics teachers into state schools, as a report has revealed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are the least likely to study the subject.
Targeting students in the north-west of England in its first year, the scheme will aim...
The Supreme Court’s answer will determine whether a Catholic school in Oklahoma can become the nation’s first religious charter school.
[Premium Times] The workers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to implement the new minimum wage in the institutions.
The justice will not participate in oral argument, deliberations or vote. She gave no explanation.
The virtual school, named for the patron saint of the internet, would be funded by Oklahoma taxpayers and incorporate Catholic teachings into its curriculum.
Campaigners urged universities to be more cautious in their engagement with Facebook’s owner
Britain’s elite universities are continuing to benefit from multi-million pound funding from Facebook’s owner, Meta, amid criticism over its approach to harmful content, ditching of independent fact checkers and political influence. Members of the Russell Group benefited from a total of £2.8m worth...
[New Dawn] -Gbowee urges NVTI graduates
Nordic country is latest to act amid evidence of impact on young people, including attention and self-esteem
Finland has passed legislation to restrict the use of phones and other mobile devices during the school day amid fears over their impact on student wellbeing and learning.
Under the changes, which were approved by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday and will come into effect on 1 August,...
[The Herald] The Government has announced the continuation of the school feeding programme next term, an essential initiative aimed at eliminating hunger in schools and fostering a conducive learning environment for all students.
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has dismissed eight employees who helped Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper to obtain a degree through fraudulent means at the institution.
[Liberian Investigator] Bong County — In the heart of Bong County, where hundreds of children from poor families attend government-run schools, crumbling infrastructure, leaking roofs, broken furniture, and serious health hazards define their daily learning experience. In these dilapidated classrooms, education is more of a struggle for survival than a path to opportunity.
[Liberian Investigator] Washington, D.C. — Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has congratulated the leadership of the Liberia Studies Association (LSA) for upholding the organization’s ideals over the years. The ambassador recalled being part of the first generation of Indigenous Liberians trained to take over the leadership of the LSA many years ago.
[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has revealed plans to investigate cases of sexual harassment and abuse in tertiary institutions across the country.
[Premium Times] A total of 244 students were admitted into various academic programmes in the new academic session. In 2024, those admitted were 130.