Science is no longer about ‘geeks' in white laboratory coats, instead, it is now regarded as something exciting, which is why continued efforts must be made to highlight the sector's vitality, a top official from the Technology Development Committee (TDC) has said. "We want to celebrate science and all its contributions to our lives … also; this is the timeRead more

A popular saying on the Chinese mainland goes: "Exams, exams, exams, the magic weapon of teachers; marks, marks, marks, the lifeblood of students." Understandably, students do what their culture expects of them: They study hard to achieve good results in examinations. However, examination results are a function of the manner in which examinations are conducted. As presently conducted, examinations assessRead more

Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland, visited here on Monday evening, Saudi Student Ibrahim Al-Harbi in the General Hospital in Manchester and he was reassured about his condition following the surgery that he underwent in the head after suffering from a severe blow from a bystander in one of the streets ofRead more

With a surging number of international students in the U.S. campuses, the Obama administration on Monday highlighted its efforts to boost overseas enrollment by accelerating the process of student visa granting. "The Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs gives student visa appointments special priority," the State Department said in a statement as it kicked off the International Education Week. "All U.S.Read more

Shi Junguang has no teaching diploma, but the former rice farmer got a language-teaching job with a verbal reference from his grandmother about his command of Manchu - once used in imperial documents but now on the verge of extinction. Fewer than 100 people can speak fluent Manchu in a population of more than 10 million ethnic Manchu living mostlyRead more

The United States on Monday said it working to expedite existing efforts to attract future leaders from abroad to take advantage of education opportunities in the United States. “We recognize that foreign students bring with them tremendous intellectual, social, and economic benefits. As part of these efforts, the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs gives students visa opportunities special priority,” theRead more

Google tops the list when it comes to where US business students want to work after graduating, according to a survey released on Monday by brand speciality firm Universum. The California-based Internet firm placed among the top 10 "ideal employers" for college students in an array of majors including liberal arts, natural sciences, and information technology. Google, Apple and theRead more

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday that to curb growing higher education costs in the United Kingdom, leaders must work to eliminate disparities in elementary and secondary education. "We need to make sure the benefit of a really high-quality education for young people is being driven down into the local communities, particularly where the students and their parentsRead more

A total of 265 pupils, from both public and private schools across the UAE, will represent the UAE National Team during the three-day International World Robot Olympiad (WRO), which begins on Friday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). This was announced by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec), which revealed that the teams include 24 students from AbuRead more

The number of international students attending U.S. colleges and universities rose by 5 percent to a record high of 723,277 during the 2010/11 academic year, led by a sharp increase in the number of Chinese students, a report released on Monday showed. This is the fifth consecutive year that witnessed growth in the total number of international students in theRead more