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Thursday, 09 October 2008

Knowledge Village staff told to dress less

Education
Staff at Knowledge Village in Dubai are being encouraged to wear lighter clothing to work as part of an effort to reduce the use of air conditioning.


New Arabic curriculum for Schools of Tomorrow

Education
Grade one and two students in UAE public schools will learn Arabic under a new curriculum spearheaded by the government's Madares Al Ghad (MAG, Schools of Tomorrow) programme.

New Arabic curriculum for Schools of Tomorrow

ADEC to host Lego-robotics competition for school students

Education
Middle and high school students will compete to build robots from Lego pieces at the third National Robot Olympiad, an event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and sponsored by Edutech.

ADEC to host Lego-robotics competition for school students

Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Going for green

Education
KHDA reveals its plans to build the Middle East's first LEED-accredited schools.

Going for green

Universities rush to forge corporate deals

Education
A raft of alliances forged between UAE universities and the corporate sector in recent months is blurring the line between academic training and practical work experience.

Universities rush to forge corporate deals

British Council appoints new regional director

Education
The British Council has appointed a new regional director to oversee work in education and cultural relations in the Middle East.

British Council appoints new regional director

Wednesday, 01 October 2008

Bogus degree holders face life ban from UAE

Education
Anyone caught using fake documentation to get job will get lifetime employment ban.

Bogus degree holders face life ban from UAE

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Iran minister admits holding fake Oxford degree

Education
Interior minister Ali Korda says he obtained degree from middleman who has now vanished.

Iran minister admits holding fake Oxford degree

New ethical code plan for teachers

Education
Regulations aim to make teachers role models for students, prohibit violence in classroom.

New ethical code plan for teachers

Friday, 19 September 2008

End of the gold rush

Education
Finland has finished top at the Education Olympics, while the US languished in 20th place.

End of the gold rush

Thursday, 18 September 2008

'Schools of Tomorrow' pilot to be publicized

Education
The federal government's Madaris Al Ghad (Schools of Tomorrow) programme, which aims to reform curricula and teaching methodologies across public schools in the UAE, is soon to be publicised in all emirates.

'Schools of Tomorrow' pilot to be publicized

Wollongong appoints new president

Education
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has announced the appointment of biologist and bushfire ecology expert Professor Rob Whelan as its new president.

Wollongong appoints new president

Wednesday, 17 September 2008

UAE nationals bank on diploma deal

Education
HSBC and the National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) have signed a deal giving 100 Emirati students the opportunity to study for a national diploma in banking and finance.

UAE nationals bank on diploma deal

Teachers to spell out environmental awareness

Education
The new module of the Enviro-spellathon, an online programme educating students on envionmental issues, hopes to attract younger pupils with updated, interactive activities.

Teachers to spell out environmental awareness

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Dubai’s British University fit for King’s

Education
The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the region's first research-based postgraduate university, has signed a memorandum of understanding with King's College London to launch its new MSc degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution.


School buses to be safe as houses – but who pays?

Education
The RTA's new plan to improve school bus safety is welcome news for parents and schools. All that's left to do now is figure out who will pay for it.

School buses to be safe as houses – but who pays?

Monday, 15 September 2008

New Saudi school centres set to target bullies

Education
National Human Rights Authority launches new initiative to curb violence.

New Saudi school centres set to target bullies

Waiting for non-existent nurseries

Education
A dearth of nursery places across Dubai and Abu Dhabi has forced desperate parents to go on waiting lists for nurseries that are not yet built.

Waiting for non-existent nurseries

Poor English keeps 50% of applicants out of university

Education
Nearly half of all applicants to the University of Wollongong in Dubai are facing rejection due to poor English language skills, says the university's registrar and admissions manager, Sandra Lee.

Poor English keeps 50% of applicants out of university

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Danish education officials against pupils fasting

Education
Officials in city of Odense say lack of food and drink impairs concentration levels.

Danish education officials against pupils fasting

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