Three US institutions have joined forces with online course provider StraighterLine and education management business Campus3 to create a ‘First-Year …
Government has partnered with industry for the first time to train the next generation of AI talent
The UK government has launched a new skills and talent initiative that will see the creation of a series of …
U of Bahrain to use blockchain certificates
The University of Bahrain (UOB) has partnered with credential provider Learning Machine to become one of the first universities globally to issue blockchain-powered digital diplomas that …
MOOCs fail in their mission to disrupt higher education
The vast majority of learners on massive open online courses or MOOCs never return after their first year and low …
Arab countries to build world’s largest digital library
Egypt will cooperate with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build the largest digital library …
Law students in India can choose course on Harry Potter
A law university in Kolkata in India is offering a new course on Harry Potter that will encourage students to …
Global innovators should watch out for China
Innovation is becoming increasingly important for the competitiveness and prosperity of nations. The 2018 Global Innovation Index, prepared annually by Cornell …
Google launches education search feature in US
Google has entered into the education search space in a more determined way, introducing a new search feature for students …
South Korea to promote joint use of research equipment
As of December 2017, South Korea’s expenditure in research and development as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP) is …
WES plots digital revolution of ‘badges’
World Education Services has issued a new set of ‘digital badges’ to a select group of clients in a move …