Last week, the Teaching Awards 2001 held its first regional prize-giving ceremonies, which acknowledged the achievements of teachers in schools within the North-west, Northern Ireland, and the West Midlands. Unfortunately, the newly appointed Education and Skills Secretary, Estelle Morris, could …
The sound of toy guns in classrooms has long been silenced, as educators discourage children from playing gun games and pretending to be superheroes. However, recent research suggests that this approach may do more harm than good. Penny Holland, a …
A complaint against the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, has caused discontent among prestigious members of the clergy. The Very Rev Martyn Percy, who leads both the cathedral and Christ Church, has been accused by the college’s governing body of …
Nelson Mandela famously said that speaking to someone in their native language goes straight to their heart, but what happens when they don’t understand you despite your proficiency in their language?
Many individuals who have learned a foreign language without …
Throughout her five-decade-long career, Jane Goodall has established herself as the confidante of presidents and pop stars. Having shaken the hands of several million people, raised significant funds for conservation projects, and inspired the birth of a new branch of …
New figures reveal that the majority of universities in the UK have failed to meet their carbon reduction targets. The higher education sector had set a goal to reduce emissions directly controlled by institutions by 43% between 2005-06 and 2020-21, …
In an effort to establish a "great meritocracy," Theresa May stated that private schools must do more to assist the state sector in order to retain their tax breaks. May has concentrated on restructuring the educational system, with a plan …
Sinje Hun rises at 6am each morning to prepare for her day at the Seoul Foreign Language High School, a specialized state school. Though her day begins at 7.40 am and lasts until 10pm, Sinje is content. She is determined …
Governments of different nationalities offer various opportunities for obtaining visas or work permits, with MBA graduates receiving many benefits. For example, Monisha Saldanha, a US national, successfully secured a job in Europe after studying for her MBA at Harvard Business …