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Stanford Tops Harvard in Research Opportunities

Stanford University and Harvard University are among the top universities for employment, with a high percentage of graduates securing jobs after completing their studies. Stanford has a strong focus on research opportunities, allowing students to retain their passion in various fields, while Harvard boasts an extensive academic library system and a distinguished faculty, including Nobel Prize winner Gary Ruvkun. The University of Cambridge also stands out for its vast research budget and strong industry connections, providing students with cutting-edge research opportunities and career-focused programs.

https://en.tempo.co/read/1976049/want-to-get-hired-fast-study-at-these-5-best-universities-for-a-successful-career

UKCAT Required for Oxford and Cambridge Scholarships

The United Kingdom, United States and Canada are popular destinations for medical education. In the UK, students can apply for scholarships at institutions like the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, but must first pass the UKCAT exam. The US is home to top-ranked medical schools such as Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins, although studying there can be expensive. Meanwhile, Canada offers the NSERC scholarship to support international students pursuing a MBBS degree in the country.

https://en.tempo.co/read/1968362/10-best-countries-to-study-medicine-u-k-and-u-s-included

Ukraine's Education Ministry Aims for Science Boom

Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Lisovyi stated that while Ukraine's educational institutions still have a way to go before reaching the level of top international universities such as the Sorbonne, Oxford, Cambridge or MIT, they are now capable of providing quality education in applied sciences. The ministry is investing in university laboratory facilities and forecasts a 33% decrease in first-grade students within five years.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3952474-level-of-education-in-ukrainian-universities-no-worse-than-in-europe-minister.html

January 22, 2025

UC Berkeley Tops Global Rankings Again This Year

The University of California, Berkeley topped the rankings in a recent list, followed closely by the University of Cambridge in the UK and California Institute of Technology. In the Engineering subject, Anna University ranked between 251-300 with scores ranging from 44.7 to 46.6, while Lovely Professional University was placed between 301-400 with a score range of 41.3 to 44.6.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/the-rankings-by-subject-2025-iisc-enters-top-100-7540913#pfrom=home-ndtv_education

January 19, 2025

Cambridge High Abu Dhabi Adjusts Exam Schedule

The Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi has modified its assessment schedule for the upcoming Ramadan period. For students in early years and Year 10, formal end-of-term exams have been replaced with ongoing assessments such as projects and quizzes. Standardised assessments will be held before Ramadan for core subjects in primary school. Students in Year 11 and 13 will still take Term 2 mock exams, but with adjusted timings to accommodate the Ramadan schedule. To support students during this time, schools will provide additional online resources and intervention sessions, as well as personalized support from teachers for those who need extra help.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/no-exams-during-ramadan-some-uae-schools-keep-early-assessments-use-test-scores