Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education and Science Technology has discussed potential university collaborations with the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Jakarta, led by Ambassador Faisal Abdullah H. Amodi. Minister Brian Yuliarto expressed hope for professor exchanges and joint research initiatives between Indonesian and Saudi universities, including collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust). The two parties plan to meet again after Eid al-Fitr 2025 to formulate a concrete cooperation plan, which aims to strengthen education ties between the two countries.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/348117/ri-ksa-explore-opportunities-for-inter-university-collaboration?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsVictoria's teacher shortage has led to administrative delays causing schools to rely on relief teachers, resulting in additional staffing pressures. Schools like Lilydale High School have had to pay casual teachers to fill gaps left by new staff who are waiting for registration, which is costing them more than necessary.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/not-allowed-to-teach-too-valuable-to-lose-registration-delays-costing-schools-20250310-p5libu.htmlLittle Free Library, a nonprofit organization, is expanding book access for all through its global network of volunteer-led libraries. The organization has received awards from the Library of Congress and others, and grants books to underserved areas through its Impact Library and Indigenous Library programs. In partnership with Penguin Random House, Little Free Library aims to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. Meanwhile, Books Unbanned provides free digital library cards to teens and young adults across the country to access frequently banned materials and support the freedom to read.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/little-free-library-unveils-200-000th-book-sharing-box-302399474.htmlGS1 US will host a free webinar on April 24, 2025, featuring leaders from McKesson and Target to discuss the use of Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) for supply chain visibility and collaboration. Scott Mooney, Vice President of Operations at McKesson, and Mark Prigge, Technical Program Manager at Target, will share their expertise on EPCIS, a GS1 Standard that captures and shares supply chain information about product movement and status. The webinar will include a live demonstration showcasing EPCIS in action, highlighting its ability to capture key data throughout the product lifecycle.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gs1-us-presents-upcoming-free-webinar-how-mckesson-and-target-are-electrifying-their-supply-chains-using-epcis-to-share-product-data-302399565.htmlUS Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that the department has taken initial steps to reduce "bureaucratic bloat" by cutting nearly half of its staff, as part of President Donald Trump's goal to introduce school choice initiatives in states.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/education-secretary-mcmahon-praises-department-taking-steps-eliminate-bureaucratic-bloatA delegation of teachers and researchers raised concerns about the restoration of a 25% tax rebate, which was initially excluded from the Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) for autonomous bodies like universities. Minister Dr Amjad Magsi assured support to extend the notification of the tax rebate at the earliest. He also committed to addressing the anomaly by advocating for university teachers' inclusion in discussions regarding the DRA.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1290958-teachers-body-withdraws-strike-callThe Indian government has launched a nationwide campaign to crack down on child labor, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging parents to enroll their children in school instead of forcing them into work. The initiative aims to ensure that all children receive an education and are protected from exploitation, as reported by the National Child Labour Prevention Programme.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1291245-childhood-robbedA woman, a mother of five, decided to attend college at 40 after years of encouragement from her father. She enrolled in community college, focusing on general education requirements before transferring to a four-year university to study English. However, she struggled with statistics class due to its difficulty and the professor's teaching style, which didn't allow for questions or outside help. This led to increased stress at home, causing her to neglect family responsibilities, including cooking meals and spending time with her children. Her husband became distant as they stopped discussing their problems together, and she felt overwhelmed by her inability to pass the class, fearing failure and damaging her relationships further.
https://www.insider.com/mother-enrolled-college-midlife-2025-3Nanyang Technological University (NUS) is at the forefront of AI-driven technological innovation, with a recent acquisition demonstrating its research excellence's potential to drive economic growth and job creation. This move solidifies Singapore's reputation as a hub for AI innovation, positioning NUS to play a crucial role in shaping the future landscape of software development.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/03/12/nus-ai-agent-platform-acquired-to-drive-innovation/