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In an interview with HT Digital, Lord Karan Bilimoria, former chancellor of the University of Birmingham, recalls arriving in the UK from India as a 19 year old student. He went on to qualify as a chartered accountant, study law at Cambridge and found Cobra Beer.
Read more at Hindustan Times →An IDP report finds around 47 per cent of Indian students see AI and technology skills as among the most important for future job success. About 22 per cent say job outcomes after graduation are the leading factor in choosing a study destination.
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With over 1.3 million Indian students abroad and outbound mobility growing 8.84 per cent a year between 2016 and 2024, an EdexLive opinion piece argues students leave for flexibility, research and networks, and that Indian universities should build real dual degrees.
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UCAS data shows 25,840 people applied for UK medicine courses, up 0.3 per cent, while applications to the most selective courses fell 3.2 per cent. Medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge applicants had to apply by 15 October.
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IIM Lucknow has launched a two year MBA in Family Business for owners of established family firms and next generation leaders. Shortlisting uses GMAT, GRE or IIM Lucknow test scores plus an interview, and Phase 1 registration closes on 31 December.
Read more at Hindustan Times →Annu Kataria from Kharkaramji village in Haryana's Jind district became a Haryana Civil Services officer with the 95th rank after repeated setbacks, steady preparation and family support, The Times of India reports. A reminder that the path is rarely straight.
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Mumbai's Dhirubhai Ambani International School is 9th worldwide among IB Diploma Programme schools in rankings by Education Advisers UK based on 2026 results. It is the only Indian school in the top 10.
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Dheyay Shah of RMG Maheshwari English School, Surat, won vivo Ignite 2026 with JALAAKAR, which uses machine learning and historical groundwater data to estimate water availability. The top 10 projects from grades 8 to 12 shared Rs 35 lakh in scholarships.
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SAI International School, Bhubaneswar, kept the India No. 1 rank with a four star rating in the Ivy League co ed day cum boarding category of the Education World India School Rankings 2026 to 27, the same spot it held last year.
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Max Tang, 16, will carry Malaysia's flag at the OCEANMAN World Finals in the Dominican Republic after winning the 2km and 5km events overall in Kota Kinabalu against swimmers of all ages. He is also taking 10 IGCSE subjects.
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Rasbihari International School held a Theme Walk Duo Competition where kindergarten students and their parents paired up for a ramp walk on a chosen theme. The school says it builds creativity, communication and confidence through experiential learning.
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ISRO is set to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on 31 October, according to the Indian Express school assembly headlines for 30 October. The same list notes Rs 17.5 lakh awarded to 10 national winners of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon.
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Professor Prathosh AP of IISc Bengaluru told the Ground Truth podcast that students need one language to communicate with people and another to think logically. He calls mathematics a language that teaches clear thinking and problem solving.
Read more at Education Times →Notes from Earth5R on university applications, profile building and live projects near home. FIELDWORK is a mentored fellowship for school students.
If you are a driven student, or the parent of one, you have probably noticed that “do research” is now standard advice for standing out in competitive admissions. That advice is broadly right. The problem is that a whole industry has grown up around it, and the programs.
Earth5R is a Mumbai based environmental organisation recognised by the United Nations and UNESCO, running climate and sustainability programmes across India since 2014. Through FIELDWORK by Earth5R, school students study real rivers, lakes, waste and water near their homes. Many then face the same blank page. This guide.
Earth5R is an environmental organisation. Since 2014, we have worked with communities across India on rivers, waste, water and climate. Through FIELDWORK by Earth5R, school students join this work. They study real environmental problems near their homes, collect data and help communities act on what they find.
Fellowships are short-term opportunities lasting from a few months to several years. It focuses on the professional development of the fellow and is hosted by a specific organization seeking to expand its leadership in the field. A fellowship program allows a person to pursue their educational, career or.
The global job market is undergoing a transformation with an increasing focus on sustainability. As environmental and social challenges become more pressing, companies across industries are seeking professionals with expertise in sustainability to help them navigate and address these issues. In this context, sustainability knowledge and practical skills.
Competitions, olympiads, contests and scholarships still open for school students. India first where we can. Each deadline was on the official page this morning.
A Science Olympiad organised by the Children's Islamic Organization drew over 2,000 students from grades 6 to 8 across cities in Madhya Pradesh, the first time it was held statewide. It aims to build observation and analytical skills.
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Dr Do Thi Thanh Huyen of Hanoi's High School for Gifted Students in Natural Sciences coached 11 International Biology Olympiad entries between 2015 and 2026. All 11 won medals, three gold, four silver and four bronze.
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Magtymguly Turkmen State University will hold the 5th International Chemistry Olympiad from 25 to 27 November, alongside a hybrid scientific conference on sustainable development of chemical science and technology, the Turkmen government reports.
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Chrisland High School, Lekki, became national champion in the junior and senior categories of Science Olympiad Nigeria 2026 at Anchor University, Lagos. Ten schools from different states competed in each category.
Read more at guardian.ng →ICPAC and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa are hosting the Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon from 8 to 10 December 2026. Applications close on 6 November, Opportunity Desk reports.
Read more at opportunitydesk.org →STEM Metaverse has opened registrations for the fourth Bharat Builds 2047 STEM Utsav, asking what students would create for India in 2047. Categories include creative art, writing, robotics and STEM models, and design thinking. The deadline is 10 January.
Read more at The Hindu →The Nagaland Education Mission Society held the PM SHRI Schools State Level Choir Competition and an art exhibition at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, Kohima on 28 October. State Mission Director L Jamithung Lotha addressed the programme.
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The University of Bristol has opened Think Big scholarships for international students starting in September 2027, worth £3,000 to £26,000 depending on level of study. Applications close at 1 pm UK time on 19 March 2027, with results by end May.
Read more at Tuko →The African Leadership College of Higher Education and the Mastercard Foundation are offering full ride scholarships for 2027 to students across Africa with financial need, academic excellence and leadership potential, Opportunity Desk reports.
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Lauren Maas, a third year equine veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College in London, has won the 2026 Dr Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse.
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MTN Ghana has awarded scholarships to 500 students and teachers for the 2026 to 2027 academic year under its MTN Bright Scholarship, aimed at brilliant but financially needy people pursuing their education.
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MercyReach Africa has awarded N526,000 in scholarships to 10 students of Government Secondary School, Ediba, in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, to ease the financial burden on their families, Vanguard reports.
Read more at vanguardngr.com →The St. Mary River Irrigation District has awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 15 post secondary students pursuing agriculture and related fields, through its 2026 to 27 memorial scholarship programme, which honours Peter Langemann, Keith Francis and Jonnie Popel.
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CBSE clarified on 29 October that its 2028 Class 10 board exams will have five compulsory subjects plus an optional skill paper, which can help students pass even if they fail mathematics, science or social science, The Hindu reports.
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The Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani, opens online applications for its February and March 2027 Secondary and Senior Secondary exams on 30 October. School heads of regular, Gurukul and Vidyapeeth students can submit them.
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A parliamentary panel will examine the integrity of national examinations and whether the public exam system needs reform, EducationWorld reports, after questions raised by the leak of the NEET UG question paper. The panel will deliberate on the reforms needed.
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A Hindu opinion piece argues young Indians now face a cascade of exams beyond the boards, from JEE and NEET to NATA and CLAT, where once academic results decided admissions. It examines what that series costs students and families.
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From 30 November, students in London must show up to £14,130 for living costs, up from £13,761, as the monthly requirement rises from £1,529 to £1,570. Outside London it rises from £1,171 to £1,203 a month, for up to nine months.
Read more at The Indian Express →Australia's Labor government says tougher student visa rules are putting off genuine applicants, with universities facing a $2 billion revenue hit, ABC reports. Universities will be consulted on revised financial requirements and how applications are assessed.
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Panellists ahead of The PIE High Brazil said Brazilian families are weighing Canada and Europe as well as the US, and questioning cost and return. One operator said many assume studying abroad costs $80,000 a year.
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South Korea hit its target of 300,000 international students two years early in mid 2025 and is now updating policy, ICEF Monitor reports. Strong Korean language skills will open substantially more opportunities for foreign students.
Read more at ICEF Monitor →The Guardian reports on Sara, 25, who won a place at Kabul University's medical school in 2021 before the Taliban banned women from degrees. She has since won a place to study medicine in Glasgow, but the Home Office is blocking her.
Read more at The Guardian →A Stanford report from 28 October describes instructor built AI tools that sort lecture questions, help students prepare prerequisites and guide problem solving, with clear roles for teachers and students, OpenTools reports. The answers still have to be earned.
Read more at OpenTools →Odisha will offer AI for All as a value added course for students in the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme from the second semester of 2026 to 27, replacing the Good Citizenship course, to build basic AI skills for industry apprenticeships.
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A Hans India piece argues that as students rely on AI apps, chatbots and online resources for personalised learning, cybersecurity and responsible technology use should be part of preparing them for the future.
Read more at The Hans India →Talks for teachers and school people. Each one was still up on YouTube this morning.
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Tamil Nadu's SCERT is training government school physics, chemistry and maths postgraduate teachers to use AI to make animated videos, audio, illustrations, songs and puzzles for hard concepts. Classroom use is expected from November.
Read more at EdexLive →More than 80 teachers from 45 schools joined a Straits Times workshop on 29 October to use generative AI to build classroom content from news articles, and to check it is accurate and backed by trusted sources.
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Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Indian Knowledge System Panchatantra Pariyojana, which uses the fables to teach critical thinking and leadership in schools. He also opened a new academic building at NIEPA in New Delhi.
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US teachers are cutting homework and adding in person tasks and classroom tests. A San Francisco sixth grade teacher replaced essays with five minute oral exams of 15 questions on characters, plot and themes.
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Appalachian State University's Office of Rural Promise has a $10 million US Department of Education grant for ETL SPARK, a five year study of teacher directed professional learning in middle grades literacy across North Carolina districts.
Read more at wataugaonline.com →A study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living finds PE teachers in Malaysian secondary schools want to combine theory with practical sport, but rarely manage it within one well planned lesson because of limited time and large classes.
Read more at Bioengineer.org →Writing in EdSurge as Head Start faces a proposal to end bilingual education, a preschool educator argues that children are not the only ones who benefit from multiple languages, starting with the Italian word boh.
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The sports and education ministries signed an MoU with UNESCO to bring the Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit to schools nationwide, teaching respect, integrity and fairness. It was exchanged at NADA India's Clean Sport Conclave in Delhi.
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St. Margaret's School in Saanich, Canada, has been authorised for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, an inquiry based framework for children aged three to 12 that treats students as active partners in the classroom.
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An Education News opinion piece asks whether Kenya's Teachers Service Commission can hold heads, deputies and senior teachers fully accountable while some serve for long periods in acting roles without the authority that substantive appointments provide.
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A PIE News column argues values sit underneath debates about skills and work readiness, yet many international schools leave them on a reception poster. With families from dozens of countries, the writer says schools must teach character deliberately.
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Nearly seven months into the session, some Delhi government school textbooks are still unavailable or short, teachers say. Revised NCERT books mean old copies cannot be reused, and the Class IX Sanskrit text Irawati arrived after teachers had begun Sharda.
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IIT Kharagpur and Tripura's Higher Education Department signed a letter of intent for a Centre for Advanced Learning, Research and Innovation to strengthen state universities and degree colleges, promote AI enabled education and expand job opportunities.
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The 11th Indo Danish Student Exchange Programme between Delhi Public School, Noida, and Skanderborg Gymnasium in Denmark is giving students a chance to experience each other's culture beyond classrooms, Education Times reports.
Read more at Education Times →Student events, teacher webinars and school conferences coming up, each checked against its own page this morning. Permission slips not supplied.
Teacher roles at international schools, checked today. Every listing links to the original page. Deadlines are real, unlike extensions.