Tag: Education

World Bank Group
United States

The World Bank and Qatar Partner to Drive Impact for Global Education

WASHINGTON, September 13, 2024 — The World Bank, Qatar, and the global foundation Education Above All have announced a partnership focused on expanding quality access to education worldwide. Successive global challenges in recent years have led to an increase in out-of-school children and youth and a massive global learning deficit. Countries are urgently seeking solutions and the needed finance to reverse current education trends. The agreements … Continue reading The World Bank and Qatar Partner to Drive Impact for Global Education

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Focus Impact Partners
United States

Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination with DevvStream

Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. shareholders approved the previously announced business combination with DevvStream at its Special Meeting held on September 13, 2024 DevvStream shareholders approved the business combination at its Annual General and Special Meeting held on September 11, 2024 NEW YORK – DevvStream Holdings Inc. (“DevvStream” or the “Company”) (CBOE: DESG) (OTCQB: DSTRF) (FSE: CQ0), a leading carbon credit project co-development and generation firm … Continue reading Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination with DevvStream

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theafricainstitute
Africa, Middle East

Global Studies University (GSU) Sharjah: Cultivating Critical Thinkersthrough Interdisciplinary Education and Global Research

Sharjah, UAE, September 20, 2024 — Global Studies University (GSU), a newly established nonprofit academic institution, was founded under an Emiri Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, in 2023. GSU is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary education and research in global studies. Historically, the UAE and the wider Gulf region have served as convergence points for … Continue reading Global Studies University (GSU) Sharjah: Cultivating Critical Thinkersthrough Interdisciplinary Education and Global Research

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African Union
Africa

The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

Press Release No: /2024 Date: 13 September 2024 | Venue: Port Louis, Mauritius The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) organised the 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum from September 11 to 12, 2024, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The Forum is an annual multi-stakeholder … Continue reading The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

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Zindi
Middle East

Zindi Powers the First International AI Olympiad Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 12, 2024 – Zindi, Africa’s leading data science competition platform, played a pivotal role in hosting the practical round of the first-ever International AI Olympiad (IAIO) from September 9-11, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event brought together 90 students from 25 countries, showcasing the best minds in AI and computer science. The IAIO was hosted by hosted by the … Continue reading Zindi Powers the First International AI Olympiad Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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cranfield
Untied Kingdom

Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

Published 09 Sep 2024 A new study from London Economics has found that UK higher education and research makes a total net contribution of £265 billion to the economy, with universities in the East of England, including Cranfield University, contributing £19.5 billion. The report, The economic impact of higher education teaching, research and innovation, commissioned by Universities UK, showed that for every £1 of public money invested in … Continue reading Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

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Schools
Global

More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022

For less than $20 per student schools can adapt and minimize learning losses WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2024 – A staggering 400 million students globally experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a new World Bank report released today. The report examines the detrimental impacts of climate change on education in low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions to harness education to spur climate … Continue reading More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022

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Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI
United States

Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Drive Innovation in Blockchain Research

Partnership with one of South Korea’s most prestigious academic institutions is Ripple’s 58th UBRI partnership globally and 12th within Asia Pacific SEOUL, South Korea – Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure, announced today that Yonsei University in South Korea is the latest partner to join its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) program. This new partnership with one of South Korea’s most prestigious academic institutions marks Ripple’s 58th … Continue reading Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Drive Innovation in Blockchain Research

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