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Niyo Offers Outward Remittance Service to Make Overseas Education More Affordable for Indian Students
Niyo, India’s pioneering travel-banking fintech with a customer base of about 1.5 million, has expanded into outward remittances to boost its offering for Indian students studying abroad. The post Niyo Offers Outward Remittance Service to Make ...[Read More]
IIT Kanpur Unveils CUET Prep Platform to Bring Quality Education to Students
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has recently launched “SATHEE CUET,” an online platform tailored for students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The post IIT Kanpur Unveils CUET Prep Platform to Br...[Read More]
IIT Jodhpur and Futurense Partner to Address the AI Skill Gap
The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) has introduced a pioneering BSc./BS. in Applied AI & Data Science in partnership with Futurense Uni, which is part of Futrense Technologies. The post IIT Jodhpur and Futurense Partner to Ad...[Read More]
First Global Treaty to Regulate AI Signed
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and several other countries have signed “The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law,” the world’s first legally binding treaty...[Read More]
Why Educator Wellness Matters
“When I present myself in front of students in a positive emotional state, I can increase student cognition, effort and long-term retention of information, Dr. Timothy Kanold excitedly shares. “The brain research on emotional intelligence as it relat...[Read More]
Swiggy & Ministry of Skill Development Announce ‘Swiggy Skills’ Initiative to Boost Employment Opportunities
Swiggy, a prominent on-demand convenience platform in India, has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to introduce a new initiative called “Swiggy Skills.” The post Swiggy & Ministry of Skill De...[Read More]
Should High School Students Do Academic Research?
A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. Just look on popular Facebook groups and Reddit threads for ti...[Read More]
A New Approach to Digital Equity: A Framework for States and Schools
By Jessica K. Jackson, Jeffrey Starr, Ed.D, and D’Andre Weaver, Ph.D For more than a decade, Digital Promise has been at the forefront of conversations and efforts to close the Digital Learning Gap—caused by differences in how learners access and use...[Read More]
How higher ed can stay ahead of growing cyber threats
With an average of 2,507 ransomware attacks being recorded weekly, higher education institutions have been forced to heighten their focus on cyber efforts and prioritize cybersecurity in the 2024 year. The post How higher ed can stay ahead of growing...[Read More]
MoS Unveils Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to Empower Indian Youth
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently announced the Reliance Foundation Skill Academy. The post M...[Read More]
Stylus Raises $656k in New Funding to Reduce Teacher Burnout With AI Marking
Stylus, a UK-based startup using AI to automate the marking and feedback process in schools, recently raised $656,000 (£500,000) in a seed funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures. The post Stylus Raises $656k in New Funding to Reduce Teacher Burnou...[Read More]
Assessio Announces Acquisition of Wisnio to Boost HRTech Offerings
Assessio, the leading assessment company within strategic HR in the northern European region, has recently announced the acquisition of Wisnio, a fast-growing HR tech provider of talent assessment and development solutions. The post Assessio Announce...[Read More]