Zhou Yun, an assistant professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan, notes that graduates from elite schools with in-demand skills like automation and AI are highly sought after, but many others struggle to secure relevant roles due to a shrinking job market. Employment opportunities in traditional sectors such as internet startups and education have also decreased, highlighting a profound structural issue.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-young-graduates-youth-employment-two-sessions-4985016Part-time lecturers at private universities in Japan are facing stagnant wages and reduced class schedules, despite years of service. Many work under fixed-term contracts, which makes them hesitant to demand raises for fear of dismissal. A 57-year-old woman in Fukuoka Prefecture was suddenly told her classes would be cut from two to one per week starting from the 2020 academic year, leaving her stunned after receiving an email from her associate professor.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/10/japan/japan-private-university-lecturers/The Grange Institution has been recognized as an official partner for World Engineering Day 2025 by UNESCO, highlighting its dedication to sustainability and environmental advocacy. The school's "Green Granger" initiative and "Green Granger Trail" projects have educated students about climate action, biodiversity, and social responsibility through hands-on learning experiences. A partnership with eco-tech company TG International School in Cambodia is also underway, focusing on water sanitisation in a local village. This recognition reinforces the school's commitment to sustainable education and inspires further collaboration with international organisations.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/03/10/the-grange-institution-an-official-partner-for-world-engineering-day-2025-an-international-day-proclaimed-by-unesco/366564A ruckus in the Indian Parliament has erupted over the imposition of Hindi as a compulsory language, with opposition parties accusing the government of misleading the country. Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister, made the statement during a debate in Lok Sabha, claiming that the DMK party is trying to mislead the nation on this issue. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate about language and national identity in India.
https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/ruckus-in-lok-sabha-over-hindi-imposition-row-dmk-misleading-country-says-pradhan-parliament-session-adjourned-11741585726228.htmlHuawei is expanding its business to accelerate the development of intelligent solutions in government and public services, as well as building a learning society. The company supports governments worldwide in creating a fair, effective, and sustainable digital society. Huawei aims to achieve a vision of "perfect governance, better life, and higher economic level" by promoting digital technology.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ministerstwo-technologii-i-nauki-zambii-oraz-huawei-wspolnie-inauguruj-midzynarodow-prezentacj-programu-inteligentnych-wiosek-analizujc-nowe-metody-transformacji-cyfrowej-dla-wsi-302397284.htmlHuawei's concept of "Accelerating Intelligence for Governance and Public Services" aims to create a cognitive society where every Zambian citizen can contribute to national development. The company is expanding its business scope, emphasizing the use of digital technologies to achieve "excellent governance, better life, and growing economy." Huawei supports governments worldwide in creating an informative, effective, and sustainable digital society through its initiatives.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ministerstvo-technologie-a-vedy-zambie-spua-v-spolupraci-s-huawei-ukakovu-globalnu-inteligentnu-obec-v-ktorej-skumaju-nove-monosti-digitalnej-transformacie-pre-obce-302397194.htmlThe US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Palestinian activist who led protests against Israel's actions at Columbia University. The activist, whose name is not specified, had his green card revoked as part of the arrest. This move has sparked concerns about freedom of speech and protest rights in the United States.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/united-states/ice-arrests-palestinian-activist-who-led-protests-at-columbia-university-revokes-his-green-card-13870180.htmlA recent study by Bain and Company predicts India's AI sector will experience rapid growth, with over 2.3 million job openings expected by 2027. This presents an opportunity to reskill and upskill existing professionals as the talent pool is projected to reach only 1.2 million. The demand for AI-related skills has surged 21% annually since 2019, but the number of qualified candidates has not kept pace, causing a widening talent gap that hinders AI progress for many companies.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/23-mn-job-openings-by-2027-in-indias-ai-sector-offers-opportunity-to-reskill-over-1-mn-workers-bain-company/The literacy rate among Muslims in India is 79.5%, compared to 80.9% for other religions, according to the Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24. Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government has adopted a strategy to develop minority communities with a focus on educational empowerment and infrastructure development. The literacy rate among Muslims has increased by 9.4 percentage points over the past three decades, from 59.1% in 2001 to 68.5% in 2011.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/literacy-rate-among-muslims-795-per-cent-other-religions-809-minority-affairs-ministry/