Tag: Education

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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AlephYa Education
Middle East

AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

Strategic growth investment will support AlephYa’s continued expansion across the GCC countries. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – AlephYa Education (“AlephYa” or “Company”), a leading pan-GCC education provider, today announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm, to support its next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, existing investors Gulf Investment Corporation (“GIC”) and Oman International Development and … Continue reading AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

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PowerSchool
United States

PowerSchool Expands AI in the Classroom Across Latin America

New school partnerships in Belize, Honduras, St. Maarten, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela Demonstrate Growth and Potential for AI solutions PowerBuddy and MyPowerHub FOLSOM, Calif. – PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced six new partnerships with leading school organizations in Belize, Honduras, St. Maarten, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela, helping bring its game-changing AI assistant, PowerBuddy, and … Continue reading PowerSchool Expands AI in the Classroom Across Latin America

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