Tag: Higher Education
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Touch Grass Week: NUS College Encourages Learning Beyond Screens
Introduction: A deliberate switch from screens to scenery In an era dominated by screens and constant notifications, NUS College is making a pointed pivot: a week dedicated to learning outside the classroom. Touch Grass Week invites undergraduates to trade lecture halls for grassy quads, where ideas flourish in natural light and conversations loosen from the…
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Touch Grass Week at NUS College: A Bold Shift Toward Offline Learning
Why Touch Grass Week? In an era dominated by screens, NUS College is inviting undergraduates to step outside and reconnect with the tangible world through Touch Grass Week. The initiative aims to rekindle hands-on learning, strengthen peer collaboration, and highlight the value of outdoor and in-person experiences in a holistic education. By design, the week…
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Touch Grass Week at NUS College: Encouraging Undergrads to Learn Offline
Introduction: A Week Away from Screens In Singapore, NUS College has launched Touch Grass Week, a deliberate shift from digital classrooms to outdoor learning spaces. The initiative brings together undergraduates who typically spend long hours in front of screens, offering a curated set of activities designed to foster hands-on collaboration, critical thinking, and fresh perspectives…
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What’s at Stake as MOE Mulls Exam Reforms: A Look at Singapore’s Education Shift
Introduction: Rethinking the Exam Urgency Singapore has long wrestled with an education system often described as an “arms race,” where high-stakes exams can determine a student’s future path. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is now considering reforms aimed at further reducing the stakes of examinations, signaling a continued shift toward holistic learning and diversified success…
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UNILAG and University of Birmingham Sign MoU to Launch Nigeria-Based Degree Programme
Overview of the Agreement In a move that underscores Nigeria’s growing appetite for international collaboration in higher education, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have formalized a partnership. The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at delivering a degree programme within Nigeria. The signing…
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UNILAG and University of Birmingham Sign MoU to Run Degree Programme in Nigeria
Overview The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have formalized a key educational partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to run a degree programme in Nigeria. The agreement was sealed at UNILAG’s campus auditorium on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in cross-border higher education collaboration. What…
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AI Visionary to Receive Honorary Degree at U of A’s First Winter Convocation
University of Alberta to Honor AI Pioneer at Winter Convocation The University of Alberta will recognize one of the world’s foremost innovators in artificial intelligence with an honorary degree during its first-ever winter convocation in March. The honorary degree is awarded to a distinguished AI visionary whose work has helped shape responsible, practical applications of…
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AI visionary to receive honorary degree at U of A’s first winter convocation
University of Alberta to confer honorary degree at first winter convocation The University of Alberta will mark a historic milestone this March as it holds its first winter convocation, elevating not only the scholarly achievements of its students but also recognizing extraordinary contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. A leading AI innovator and a…
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DOST Partners with CHED to Establish Nationwide Testing and Certification Mechanism in the Philippines
Overview: A Milestone Collaboration The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and several leading universities is launching a nationwide testing and certification mechanism. This initiative is designed to enhance the readiness and marketability of Filipino graduates and innovations by standardizing assessment, certification, and accreditation across higher…
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DOST Partners with CHED to Launch Nationwide PH Testing and Certification Mechanism
Overview of the Collaboration The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced a landmark collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and a network of universities to implement a nationwide testing and certification mechanism. The initiative aims to strengthen the readiness and marketability of Filipino graduates by establishing standardized assessments, accreditation processes, and…