Boeing is collaborating with schools and universities in Indonesia to create an educational ecosystem that fosters talent development in high-tech fields, aiming to produce quality human resources for advanced defense technology. The initiative is part of a broader effort to transfer technology and offset the country's defense industry needs.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359293/prefer-offset-cooperation-over-tech-transfer-in-defense-govt?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightThe provincial minister outlined a comprehensive set of reforms and investments aimed at tackling educational challenges. A total of Rs5.9 billion has been allocated to improve basic facilities in 32,500 government schools, including provision of teaching materials and extracurricular activities. Dedicated funding of Rs1593 million will benefit 1,593 Girl Community School teachers. The government aims to achieve 50% enrollment of out-of-school children by the end of the fiscal year. An additional Rs36 billion has been allocated for new teacher recruitments, while funds amounting to Rs60 billion have been increased for higher education.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321036-significant-increase-claimed-for-education-in-kp-budgetThe Philippines' shift towards digital solutions has led to a more efficient public sector that meets modern society's expectations. In Australia, an AI-powered edtech tool is being used to provide personalized learning experiences for students, enhancing their educational outcomes and preparing them for the future workforce.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/06/14/the-philippines-smart-innovation-transforming-citizen-experiences/A new initiative at a university aimed to empower women through mentorship and leadership skills training. The Women Empowerment and Mentoring Programme was tailored to address the mental health of employees and focus on areas such as personal growth, self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive thinking. The programme, led by Prof Dr Safia Ahmed, engaged 13 mentors and mentored 67 individuals over three months through structured sessions with renowned academicians.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321040-women-empowerment-and-mentoring-programme-endsA UK court has ruled that a 20% VAT tax on school fees for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is "proceedings in Parliament" and therefore inadmissible, but the judges accepted that many SEN pupils will receive worse provision in state schools than they do now. The decision comes after a judicial review claim aimed to have the tax overturned, benefiting half a million pupils nationwide. Families of children with SEN had protested outside the court during the case, citing poor state-provided services as the reason for choosing private education. The government had argued that exemptions for SEN children were incompatible with its policy objectives, but the judges found that most key facts in a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) were agreed upon by both parties.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14810849/boarding-school-close-Labours-tax-raid-private-education.htmlUtah State University (USU) is a significant employer in Cache County, contributing to the state's economy through its substantial research funding and job creation. The university received $450 million in research funding in 2023, primarily from the Space Dynamics Lab, which was awarded a $1 billion contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for space technology development. USU supports over 17,000 jobs in Utah, with 6,665 jobs directly related to its research sector, generating $385 million in earnings and $967 million in output. The university's economic contribution is substantial, with Andrea Brandley stating that it has a "significant" impact on the state's economy through education, employment, spending, and research activity.
https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/06/13/report-outlines-utah-state-universitys-economic-contributions-to-the-beehive-state/In 2019, 800 teenagers left school in New South Wales, Australia, marking a significant milestone in their lives. The exact number of students who dropped out is not specified, but it's reported that this event had a profound impact on the community and raised concerns about the education system's ability to support its young people.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/four-years-ago-800-teenagers-left-school-then-they-were-tracked-20250610-p5m6c5.htmlA 10-member delegation from leading Bangladeshi universities will visit Pakistan from June 16 to 21, 2025, at the invitation of the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). The delegation aims to explore academic collaboration and partnerships in higher education, science, and technology with top Pakistani universities in Lahore and Islamabad.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321032-bangladeshi-university-delegation-to-visit-pakistanVice Minister Atip was accompanied by a delegation of officials from Donggala District in Central Sulawesi, including Vera Elena Laruni and Taufik Muhammad Burhan. They met with Yudiawati V. Windarrusliana, Kasmuddin, and Saryadi to discuss education matters. The meeting also involved representatives from Integrated Service Units (UPT) of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Central Sulawesi, translated by Hana and edited by Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono.
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