Tag: Education

AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill
Africa

AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill

Bridgetown, Barbados – May 14, 2025 – GovTech Barbados Ltd, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Zindi, and the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, hosted a groundbreaking Barbados Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fraud Detection Hackathon. It was designed to inspire young tech talent and drive forward the country’s digital … Continue reading AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill

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Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education
Europe

Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

Press Release – Skopje, 9 May 2025: Today many classrooms across North Macedonia moved outdoors as more than 20,000 primary and secondary school students and over 1,000 teachers joined the nationwide clean-up initiative, Generalka Weekend. Together they participated in practical experiments and workshops to promote environment protection and climate change awareness. Through eco lessons and clean-up activities, students turned environmental action into hands-on education. In addition to the clean-up … Continue reading Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

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Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard
Africa

Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

Press Release – 12 May 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/Geneva – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. Key messages The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the … Continue reading Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

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Middle East

UAE to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into National Curriculum

The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step into the future of education with the announcement that artificial intelligence (AI) will become a mandatory subject across all levels of government schools. Unveiled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, during a high-profile event on May 5, the move marks a turning point in the country’s strategy to equip … Continue reading UAE to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into National Curriculum

Mohd Hassan
GKSD
Europe

GKSD Announces Landmark Agreement with Albania to Enhance Healthcare and Education

Rome, Italy – Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 – GKSD Holding, a leading global organization, today announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Albanian government to bolster healthcare and education in Albania.  The agreement, signed by GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi and GSD Vice President Paolo Rotelli, alongside Albanian Prime Minister H.E. Edi Rama, the Italian Ambassador, and the Albanian Minister of Health, marks … Continue reading GKSD Announces Landmark Agreement with Albania to Enhance Healthcare and Education

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Middle East, Untied Kingdom

Dubai Future Foundation,University of Birmingham Dubai boost AI collaboration

News Release – 24 April 2025 – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the University of Birmingham Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic partnership in support of Dubai’s AI ecosystem, talent development, and national innovation agenda. The MoU was signed during the inaugral Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al … Continue reading Dubai Future Foundation,University of Birmingham Dubai boost AI collaboration

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Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub
Africa, Middle East

Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

News – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, … Continue reading Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

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The impact of AI in education
Untied Kingdom

The impact of AI in education

Press Release – 14/04/2025 Commenting on the passing of motion 8 at Annual Conference in Harrogate, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: “The increasing use of AI and the desire of big tech companies to expand their reach into state education means that it is really important that those working in education and their unions have a meaningful input into the development … Continue reading The impact of AI in education

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Marta Martins
Europe

Between Art and Care: The Unique Journey of a Portuguese Artist Who Paints with Her Soul

In Portugal, there is an artist who does not separate artistic creation from listening to the world. Between brushstrokes and silences, Tita transforms discarded materials into profound visual expressions – works that converse with childhood, the environment, and the urgency to rethink what we call normal. Known for the #zerowastetita project, the artist breathes new life into defective surfaces, forgotten objects, and imperfect materials. Her … Continue reading Between Art and Care: The Unique Journey of a Portuguese Artist Who Paints with Her Soul

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