The 2023 honorees are redefining project success and driving innovation around the globe – from breaking down the language barriers hindering climate education to navigating the future of AI. Project Management Institute (PMI) announced the 2023 Future 50 list today, featuring 50 outstanding Rising Leaders who are transforming the world and reshaping the future through projects. These 50 […]
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) announced the launch of the Happiness Council that aims to prioritize employee happiness and wellbeing, and enhance their sense of pride and belonging in line with the national goals of promoting the happiness of all members of the society. The Council has been launched under the theme, […]
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has organised an in-depth workshop on psychological first aid to equip workers in the intervention and psychological support sectors with the essential tools to address individuals’ needs during challenging situations and emergency events. The one-day workshop targeted individuals who might encounter situations requiring immediate psychological assistance or […]
Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning®, a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide. DreamBox Learning’s current investors Elliott Investment Management L.P. and TPG’s The Rise Fund will retain minority stakes […]
Great Learning, one of the leading global edtech companies for higher education and professional training, has released the Global Upskilling Trends Report 2023. The report examines global upskilling choices, focusing on five key markets based on demand for upskilling programs: Southeast Asia, United States of America, Latin America, India, and Middle East Asia. The SEA upskilling insights are based on a […]
Google-backed edtech company Mathpresso has raised $8 million (10 billion KRW) from Korea’s telecom giant, KT. This brings the total funding to about $130 million. Previous backers include Google, GGV Capital, Goodwater Capital, and SoftBank Ventures Asia. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of an education-specific Large Language Model, leveraging Mathpresso’s proprietary AI technology and data along with […]
Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today unveiled its inaugural Kahoot! ZetaPulse Gen Z Workforce Study, revealing that 90% of Gen Z knowledge workers are facing social discomfort – or anxiety in the workplace. The survey highlights a significant 35% of Gen Zers facing social anxiety on a near-daily basis, while a mere 10% […]
Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce that its Classwize platform has been selected as the “Best Classroom/Behavior Management App or Tool” in the 2023 Tech Edvocate Awards. Celebrating its seventh year, the program is conducted by The Edvocate, a leading news source for EdTech spanning from preK-12 and higher education. […]
48 percent of students have tried using AI-generated tools, whereas 71 percent of instructors and administrators have never used these tools, and 32 percent reported that they are not even aware of these tools, according to a recent study. Considering this, it’s easy to see why many focus their energy on identifying AI writing in student […]
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2023, the leading platform empowering Emirati youth through careers, skills development, and networking opportunities. The exhibition was held from 19 to 21 September 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. DEWA’s platform at the exhibition showcased its most notable programmes and initiatives that aim […]
