Tag: Education

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 Sticky Post
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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