The University Grants Commission (UGC) has handed over Letters of Intent (LoIs) to five globally acclaimed universities - University of Aberdeen, University of York, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) - to set up campuses in Maharashtra as part of the "EduCity" initiative. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the event at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. The five universities will offer classes starting from the next academic year, focusing on priority areas like STEM and business education, with the government acting as a facilitator to ensure global academic standards at lower costs for Indian students.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/global-universities-at-your-doorstep-five-foreign-institutions-set-to-open-campuses-in-navi-mumbai-8667996?pfrom=home-ndtv_educationIndonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has emphasized the government's commitment to providing equal access to quality education for all citizens. The ministry aims to revitalize over 11,000 educational institutions nationwide with a budget of approximately $1.03 billion. Under President Prabowo Subianto's direction, the digitalization of education is being implemented through the distribution of smart boards to schools, including in regions like Gorontalo and East Kalimantan. The government also prioritizes improving teachers' quality and welfare by providing financial aid for bachelor's degrees and contract teachers, with a maximum monthly assistance of $18.44 per month.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359353/minister-muti-highlights-govt-commitment-to-quality-education?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsA new survey by Global Work AI has revealed that a college degree no longer guarantees skilled work in today's AI-powered global job economy. The study found that middle-level professionals are taking side gigs to survive, while tech roles remain out of reach. Despite 62.75% of job seekers having completed higher education, qualified specialists are actively seeking unskilled jobs such as data entry and customer service positions.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-great-ai-underemployment-push-is-laid-bare-as-more-qualified-specialists-are-now-actively-seeking-unskilled-jobs-research-saysThe Department of Education (DepEd) is proposed to adopt the TaRL (Teaching for Reading and Literacy) program as part of its literacy and numeracy strategy, aiming to improve reading skills among students. The plan includes integrating "transitioning readers" into all literacy intervention programs, providing an eight-week remediation period at the start of every school year, and offering incentives for teachers who participate in the program. Additionally, the DepEd seeks to involve local government units and villages in learner follow-up and attendance, building on existing initiatives rather than starting from scratch.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/opinion/columns/teaching-at-the-right-level-lets-scale-what-works/2133442Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, emphasized the need to transform Islamabad's education system into a model for other provinces during a meeting of the Central Development Working Party in Islamabad. He directed the Ministry of Education to present a comprehensive roadmap for reforms within a month.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321338-roadmap-for-education-reforms-soughtMapua Malayan Digital College (MMDC) has introduced certification programs aimed at job seekers with no experience, working professionals seeking promotions, and career changers. The programs combine globally recognized microcredentials with AI support to address accessibility, industry relevance, and career alignment challenges in Philippine education.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/business/sunday-business-it/pivoting-toward-ai-powered-job-ready-education-challenges-and-prospects/2133484The article discusses how individuals cope with change and professional decline during midlife. According to Arthur C. Brooks' 2019 article, those in professions requiring mental processing speed or significant analytic capabilities are likely to experience noticeable decline earlier than expected. The author of the latest edition, Isabel Fattal, explores this topic, seeking guidance on managing professional decline and other changes that come with midlife.
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/06/midlife-profession-change/683190/The number of HSC cheating offences in NSW has doubled over the past five years, with 1302 breaches detected in school-based assessments last year, mostly in take-home written tasks. Schools are increasing in-class work and handwritten tasks to combat the rise of generative artificial intelligence, which allows students to complete work without demonstrating genuine skill or knowledge.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/hsc-cheating-doubles-as-take-home-assignment-offences-rise-20250612-p5m6uw.htmlThe Oxford Pakistan Pledge (OPP) has received new pledges from prominent individuals, including Dr. Adeel Malik, to support its mission of ensuring no Pakistani or British Pakistani student is turned away from Oxford due to financial barriers. The OPP aims to create pathways for talented students to pursue Oxford degrees, with leaders such as Haroon Zaman and business leader Minahil Saqib on board.
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