Malaika Marable Serrano shared her insights into the challenges faced by higher education institutions, crucial strategies for fostering inclusivity, and the role of global efforts in promoting equity and inclusion within the academic sphere.
Malaika Marable Serrano shared her insights into the challenges faced by higher education institutions, crucial strategies for fostering inclusivity, and the role of global efforts in promoting equity and inclusion within the academic sphere.
Insights on how K-12 education better prepares students for a sustainable future, the strategies for bridging the financial gaps in low-income countries, the role of governments and the private sector in enhancing education accessibility, and the potential impact of technology in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4).
While chatbots have the potential to enhance learning, it’s important to acknowledge the dangers they might also pose in relation to digital poverty and the digital divide.
Von Ahn, the Guatemalan entrepreneur behind the widely popular language-learning app Duolingo, shared his inspiring journey from a computer science student at Cornell University to being at the helm of the most downloaded education app in the world.
A conversation surrounding lifelong learning, including UNESCO’s call for continuous education, technology’s effect on further education, and the power of educators to advance this cause.
What are the significant implications of the ruling in diversifying education abroad, attracting foreign students to the United States, and creating an inclusive learning environment?
TAP’s Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Nik Higgins discussed the platform’s strategic importance, integration with IDP and its role in shaping the future of peer-to-peer engagement in the education sector.
The effort has not shifted the dial on school performance in terms of financial literacy and there are issues with the focus on math in the school curriculum over building specific financial literacy skills.
Education is widely recognized as a social determinant of health, on par with factors like income, housing and access to health-care services. Researchers have also noted the importance of education as a crucial aspect of public health action.
Canada had more than 807,000 international students in 2022, around 40 per cent of whom come from India. While all these students need housing, many face discrimination in the rental market.
Even before the pandemic, students living in dormitories were in the minority. Far more undergraduates live off campus, many with their parents. In a fall 2019 survey, 35% of four-year college students and half of community college students reported housing challenges, which included being unable to pay rent and leaving a household because they felt unsafe.
A more radical option would be to develop a system where students collect microcredits from whatever source they wish and present them to an accrediting body for an academic award rather than enrolling in a particular degree course.
A closer look at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), the operational challenges that come with establishing an American-style higher learning institution in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the institution’s vision to produce the continent’s next generation of leaders.
Inequitable admission processes for international students have been found to limit admission of many prospective international students. In particular, grades have been found to provide an imperfect indicator of student achievement and potentially lead to unfair admission decisions for international students.
Canada is witnessing the emergence of a major player in online and flexible learning in Ontario, which invests in online learning as shown by its virtual learning strategy and the funding of micro-credentials through ECampusOntario, while others merely pay lip service to online learning.
Language is the single most important area that can promote integration for migrants. My research has shown that language teachers are uniquely placed to positively affect the lives of people in these situations.
A national survey conducted in April 2022 revealed that roughly 90% of colleges and universities were planning to offer some form of study abroad by the summer of that year.
Recent changes in the country’s immigration policies carry significant implications for students, educational institutions, and the overall economy.
Nearly 7 in 10 undergrad respondents had thought about taking a break due to stress, according to a new study.
The migration review has highlighted how the increase in temporary migrants is a by-product of this growth. If we want to gain more control over the total pool of migrants, we need to examine the role of universities and vocational colleges.
Campus sexual and gender-based violence includes a broad spectrum of harmful behaviours that can’t be easily pigeon-holed into sexual violence or partner assault. They do not necessarily involve physical contact but can cause tremendous distress to victims.
