Schools disrupted as support staff strike over pay
A dozen schools in the Cathedral Schools Trust are shut or partially closed because of the two-day action.
Education
How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’
A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?
Her Research Could Improve Training For Service Dogs
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
Teacher ban for drinking and crashing into gates
Michelle Stant is found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct at a misconduct hearing.
Kenya: Public Universities Issue Resumption Notices to Learners After UASU Ends 7-Week Strike
[Capital FM] At Kenyatta University, the Registrar (Academic), Prof. Benard Kivunge, announced that all First Semester activities for the 2025/2026 Academic Year will resume on Monday, November 10, urging students to report without fail.
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Appoints Makanjuola, Others Members of Lasu Governing Council
[This Day] Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed a new Governing Council for the Lagos State University (LASU). All the appointments took effect from October 31, 2025.
Nigeria: Foundation Distributes Education Materials to Schoolchildren in Port Harcourt Army Barracks
[This Day] Port Harcourt — A group, Victor Tutulu-Briggs Foundation has distributed educational materials to schoolchildren in Port-Harcourt Barracks located within the premises of the Headquarters of the 6 Division Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
South Africa: Court Interdict Against Operation Dudula in Line With Education Committee’s Publicly Expressed Sentiment
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has noted the decision of the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, to interdict the activists of Operation Dudula from disrupting and blocking foreign nationals from accessing social services in the country.
University to suspend music and language courses
In a statement the institution also says it is “proposing to reduce its nursing offer”.
Rwanda: Govt to Fund 16,000 University Students Under Double Intake System
[New Times] The government projects to provide scholarships to 16,768 students admitted to the University of Rwanda (UR), Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) during the 2025/2026 academic year, following the introduction of a double intake system, according to Higher Education Council (HEC).
Uganda: Makindye West Race Heats Up As Rukundo Highlights Education and Teacher Equity
[Nile Post] Makindye West Member of Parliament aspirant under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag, Moses Kanyangoga Moses , has emphasized the need for greater commitment toward improving education standards in Uganda.
Nigeria: Senate Approves 14-Year Jail Term for Sexual Harassment in Educational Institutions
[Vanguard] The Senate has adopted a fourteen-year jail term and not less than five years without an option of a fine for sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions in the country.
Thursday briefing: Inside Labour’s ambitious rethink of the national curriculum
In today’s newsletter: After decades of political tinkering, a new review of England’s national curriculum promises change without chaos – but can it really add without overwhelming?
Good morning. I’m Martin Belam, and this is my first time in your inbox for First Edition – though you may already know me from Guardian live blogs, my Doctor Who obsession, and the increasingly silly...
China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing
Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted
UK academics whose research is critical of China say they have been targeted and their universities subjected to “extremely heavy” pressure from Beijing, prompting calls for a fresh look at the sector’s dependence on tuition fee income from Chinese students.
The academics spoke out...
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Moment I Remember Most’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Ed Sheeran takes partial credit for move to overhaul music teaching in England
Singer says changes reflect points raised in open letter to PM organised by his foundation with over 600 signatures
Ed Sheeran has taken partial credit for the government’s move to overhaul the teaching of music in England’s state schools, shortly after being mentioned by the education secretary in parliament.
The Department for Education (DfE) said it wanted to broaden the appeal of music...
Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
The Guardian view on the Francis curriculum review: raising the right questions in a world with few certain answers | Editorial
In an age of increasingly capable machines, it makes sense for schools to value creativity and life skills as part of a well-rounded education
Societies evolve and schools are under pressure to adapt, but some features of education policy are perennial. For example, modernisation will always be denounced as a dilution of standards. Inevitably, Conservatives have leapt on recommendations by an...
Uganda: Police Arrest Teachers,Uneb Officials Over Ple Examination Malpractice in Greater Masaka
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has arrested several teachers and UNEB officials in connection with cases of examination malpractice during the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE 2025) across the Greater Masaka region. The arrests, made on November 3, 2025, underscore growing concerns about the integrity of national exams.
South Africa: Eastern Cape Official in Deeper Hot Water After Defying Suspension Order
[Daily Maverick] The official, Vuyiseka Mboxela, made an unexpected return to work on Monday, 4 November, even though her suspension had been extended to 26 November.
South Africa: High Court Bans Dudula From Blocking Access to Hospitals, Clinics and Schools
[Daily Maverick] The high court in Johannesburg has ordered Operation Dudula to stop harassing foreign nationals and directed the police and key government departments to enforce the ruling.