education news

SFI stages protest demanding certificate verification of contract lecturers

The protest comes amid allegations of irregularities and corporate favouritism in the intermediate education system

Cyclone Arnab: 609 Andhra schools turn into relief shelters

Schools in 16 coastal districts are closed, and 17,054 NCC, NSS and Scouts volunteers have been mobilised

Former teacher Tayla Lee Brailey jailed for sex acts with students

A woman who taught at a Sydney high school is given a 15-month prison sentence for sexual offences involving two male students.

Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP candidates win Meerut graduates and teachers constituencies; counting on elsewhere

The counting is underway in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur

Gender Ministry steps in to support students in alleged Obuasi SHTS sex abuse case

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has met some students affected by the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), assuring them of the government’s support as investigations into the case continue. Support for students and families The meeting forms part of a broader intervention by the ministry following allegations of sexual abuse involving students at Obuasi SHTS.

Private school headmaster sounds warning on ATAR decline

The headmaster of one of Perth's most prestigious private schools warns Year 12s may not be challenging themselves, as more WA students opt out of ATAR exams.

Archaeologist students hoping to repair Indigenous relations

A group of archaeology students and First Nations people have carried out research at a significant Indigenous site near Mudgee, in an effort to improve the protection of Aboriginal heritage.

Schoolgirl's family calls for $1m reward to help solve cold case

The family of Marilyn Wallman calls for an increase to the reward on offer as they continue to try and solve the mystery of what happened to her in 1972.

Mauritania Students Protest Rising Transport Costs, Poor Study Conditions

University students in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott staged a boycott Tuesday to protest against transport price rises and demand better living and study conditions. The campus was almost deserted as students boycotted lectures at Al Aasriya University, the country’s largest, AFP journalists reported.

UBA Foundation opens 2026 essay competition to promote literacy among SHS students

The UBA Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 National Essay Competition, seeking to strengthen the writing skills, creativity and critical thinking of senior high school students across Ghana amid concerns about declining literacy skills among young people. Regional Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA West Africa, Henry Nii Dottey, said the initiative formed part of the foundation’s efforts to support education and nurture the creative potential of young people.

KCA University opens 5th innovation week and Industry Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Industry Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana and Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah have urged Africa to stop exporting raw materials and start making its own products, as EU Ambassador to Kenya Andreas Peschke and KCA University Vice Chancellor Prof Isaiah Wakindiki pledged stronger support for young innovators. The four spoke at the opening of the 5th KCA University Innovation Week and Industry Summit, held at the university’s Ruaraka campus under the theme Learn!

A.P. teachers’ body demands implementation of Old Pension Scheme

The federation leaders allege that the Central and State governments are systematically undermining public education while favouring private institutions

Trading activities halted, pupils drop out as galamsey destroys road access in Abesua community

Residents of the Abesua Electoral Area in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region are bearing the brunt of illegal mining activities, which have left them isolated and at risk. The operations have caused the collapse of the bridge over River Kukubu, the only access road connecting Abesua No. 1, Abesua No. 2, Nyamebekyere, Abrokyire and adjoining communities to the main road at Seribuso and Mankranso.

GES sets November 16 deadline for payment of outstanding 2025 promotion arrears

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that outstanding promotion arrears for staff promoted in 2025 will be paid on November 16, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday, October 27, the GES said it was working with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to ensure that all affected personnel receive their outstanding payments by the stated date.

State’s first tribal university to come up in Chitradurga district

Adutwum wants sex offenders register to screen teachers and school workers

Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for mandatory fingerprint background checks as a condition for teacher licensing, arguing that stronger vetting is needed to prevent individuals with relevant criminal records from working in schools. Dr Adutwum’s proposals come amid heightened public concern over child protection following allegations of sexual abuse involving students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

Prakasam Collector removes DEO over student death case failures

Action taken against C.V. Renuka as she reportedly failed to discharge her duties in the student death issue and other administrative deficiencies; Deputy DEO E.V. Rangaiah given full additional charge in her place

Adutwum proposes criminal sanctions for teachers who fail to report child abuse

Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for mandatory reporting laws requiring teachers, medical professionals and other relevant professionals to report suspected child sexual abuse, with criminal sanctions for those who fail to do so. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Dr Adutwum said reporting suspected abuse should be a legal duty rather than a matter of personal discretion.

Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser

Student supporters of Reform UK at Oxford college have organised evening with Nathan Cofnas discussing DEI The University of Oxford’s Oriel College has been urged to cancel an event featuring Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas that has been organised by student supporters of Reform UK. He had faced intense media scrutiny after Cofnas made unproven accusations of plagiarism against him and said there were “serious questions” about his biographical claims.

Minister directs officials to ensure safety of BC hostel students

Savitha asks authorities to shift students from vulnerable buildings, provide fresh food and safe drinking water in view of Cyclone Arnab

Science carnival draws over 4,000 students

Sudan’s war steals children’s future with school closures and displacement

The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families.

Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education awards ₹5.79 crore scholarships to 1,223 students

President Mahama conferred honorary doctorate by Russia’s RUDN University

President John Mahama has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the RUDN University of Russia, also known as Patrice Lumumba University, in Moscow. President Mahama also talked about the legacies of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, whose name the university bears.