Tag: Education

Udemy Appoints Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer
United States

Udemy Appoints Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer

Experienced SaaS and AI veteran to lead Udemy through its next phase of growth Company reaffirms financial outlook provided on February 13, 2025 Press Release – March 12, 2025 – SAN FRANCISCO – Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the appointment of Hugo Sarrazin as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. … Continue reading Udemy Appoints Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer

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As the Captain of the Afghan Dreamers, Education Cannot Wait Global Champion Somaya Faruqi led the team to victory at robotics competitions around the world, built a ventilator out of car parts, and eventually fled the country. Today she continues her bold advocacy to ensure education for all of Afghanistan’s children.
United States

‘Rule Breakers’ Movie Launches in Advance of International Women’s Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team

Press Release – 07 March 2025 – New York – – Angel Studios’ new feature film‘Rule Breakers’ – launching in theaters across the United States, Canada, South Africa and Sri Lanka today – highlights the hope, courage and resilience of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. The film charts the inspiring journey of the team, known as the Afghan Dreamers (trailer available here). When their innovation draws global … Continue reading ‘Rule Breakers’ Movie Launches in Advance of International Women’s Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team

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Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change
Untied Kingdom

Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change

UK’s AI Safety Institute becomes ‘UK AI Security Institute’. From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, AI Security Institute and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP – Published14 February 2025 Safeguarding Britain’s national security – a key pillar of the government’s Plan for Change – and protecting citizens from crime – will become founding principles of the UK’s approach to the responsible development of artificial intelligence from today (Friday 14 … Continue reading Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change

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Zindi
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Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

Press Release – 12/02/2025 – Paris, France – Celina Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Zindi, Africa’s largest network of data scientists, underscored the transformative potential of AI workforce development during a high-stakes panel session at the just-concluded AI Action Summit in Paris. Speaking alongside stakeholders such as Google’s Senior VP for Research, James Manyika, and Sylvian Duranton, MD and Senior Partner at BCG, Lee … Continue reading Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

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Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children's Rights
Europe

Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights

On February 3, 2025, The Vatican hosted the Inaugural International Summit on Children’s Rights, a landmark event that convened global leaders to address the pressing issues affecting children worldwide. Among the distinguished attendees was Kamel Ghribi, President of GKSD Investment Holding Group and a renowned advocate for children’s welfare. Titled “Love Them and Protect Them,” the summit featured panel discussions on various aspects of children’s … Continue reading Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights

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Coursera
United States

Coursera Announces Leadership Transition

Press Release – January 29, 2025 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced that Jeff Maggioncalda has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Member of the Board. Greg Hart has been named President and CEO, and Member of the Board, effective February 3, 2025. Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Andrew Ng said, “Greg is … Continue reading Coursera Announces Leadership Transition

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GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation
Africa

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

Press Release – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | January 28, 2025 ― During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11 African countries and across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa. The projects are funded through … Continue reading GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

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2U
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2U Names Kees Bol Chief Executive Officer

Veteran edtech executive to lead 2U and advance mission to expand access to transformative education Matt Leavy appointed Chief Operating Officer to accelerate 2U’s growth and drive operational excellence Press Release – Arlington, VA–January 23, 2025 – 2U, a global leader in education technology, today announced the appointment of Kees Bol as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27. Bol brings over a decade of education … Continue reading 2U Names Kees Bol Chief Executive Officer

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UNESCO
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UNESCO dedicates the International Day of Education 2025 to Artificial Intelligence

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She is calling on UNESCO’s Member States to invest in training both teachers and students on the responsible use of this technology within the field of education. Press Release – 20 January 2025 – Last update:21 January 2025 “AI offers … Continue reading UNESCO dedicates the International Day of Education 2025 to Artificial Intelligence

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