Category : Higher Education


UK Bans Smartphones in Schools, Eyes Social Media for Kids

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer enforces a legal ban on smartphones in all English schools, shifting from guidance to requirement. The government also explores banning social media for children under 16, inspired by Australia's recent move.

UK Makes School Phone Bans a Legal Requirement

The UK government is legally requiring schools to restrict mobile phone use, moving from advisory guidance to enforceable law under new amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

ILS Law College Must Refund Rs1.04 Lakh with 6% Interest

Maharashtra's higher education directorate directs ILS Law College to refund Rs1.04 lakh plus 6% interest to a student for unapproved 'other fees' collected illegally. The inquiry found 17-19 unauthorized fee heads charged annually.

Vedam First-Year Students Excel in Global Tech and Cybersecurity

Two first-year students at Vedam School of Technology have made significant impacts in global tech ecosystems. Krishiv Mahajan joins the Linux Foundation's LFX Mentorship Program, while Muhammad Sharief earns bug bounties on HackerOne, showcasing early en

UK Universities Paid £440K to Spy on Student Protesters

A joint investigation reveals twelve UK universities paid over £440,000 to a private security firm run by ex-military intelligence officials to monitor student protesters and academics, including those supporting Palestine.

Royal Academy of Music's State-School Scheme Sparks Debate

The Royal Academy of Music's new foundation year for state-educated students has ignited controversy, with critics arguing it unfairly excludes less affluent private school pupils, raising questions about equity in music education.

UK Universities Face Stricter Free Speech Scrutiny

England's universities will face stricter free speech oversight under a new complaints system allowing staff to report concerns directly to the Office for Students, with potential fines up to £500,000 or 2% of income from 2027.

How Instant Tech is Shaping Children's Minds

A common scene in homes today: children glued to phones, ignoring calls, as immediate digital responses reshape attention and thinking skills, raising concerns about boredom and deep thought.

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