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US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos 'survives' tie-break Senate vote

It’s been described as more of a survival than a confirmation.

Sci-Tech

Classroom robots prepare pupils for high-tech industry

Dancing to a robot in the classroom with robots.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. How will Brexit affect European students and UK’s higher education? - Opinion

Reduced funding, restricted access to talent, and potentially visa requirements imposed on EU-nationals, will have a catastrophic impact on UK universities.Such changes will undermine the UK’s industrial base and the reputation of our world class universities.

Iraq

Battle for Mosul: thousands of children in recaptured east go back to school

Thousands of children in Iraq are heading back to school in eastern areas of Mosul, recently cleared from ISIL control.

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World

Targeting education for refugee children in Kenya

In this edition of Aid Zone euronews visits Kenya and the refugee camp in Kakuma.

United Kingdom

Top UK university seeks Professor of Lego

Cambridge University is advertising the ideal job for people who like to play around at work. Applications from those working in the field of play and playfulness are particularly welcome.

World News

Erasmus at 30: what it is and how it works

The flagship EU mobility initiative is 30 years old. Research has suggested it is the best way to get a good job - and a partner.

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Thousands brush up on their calligraphy in Tokyo to start the new year

Thousands of people brushed up their calligraphy as they gathered and competed in the traditional Kaikizome (literally ‘first writings’) of the New Year on Thursday (January…

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Japan: Abacus event at shrine

Children took part in a New Year abacus calculation event held at a shrine in Osaka, western Japan.

Taiwan

Taiwanese school's Nazi Christmas causes storm, director resigns

A school in Taiwan has created international outrage by holding a Nazi-themed Christmas parade.

Cinema

Marrakech's School of Visual Arts is helping to grow the filmmaking talent in Morocco

While Morocco only produces some 20 films a year, it is a prime destination for foreign directors looking for the landscapes and the technical talent at an affordable…

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Beard of bees

Egyptian beekeeper Mohamed Hagras grows a “beard of bees” to demonstrate the usefulness of the honey-producing insects and to show that they aren’t aggressive.

Singapore

Singapore on top as Asian countries dominate PISA global education survey

Asian education systems have come out on top in the OECD’s latest PISA global survey.

World News

Finland and Estonia top of the class in EU for education

Finland and Estonia are among the best countries in the EU for education, according to new rankings by the OECD.

My Europe Series

Europe's education - What works, what does not

France is a country known for its national motto: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité.

My Europe Series

French Education Minister Najat Vallaud Belkacem spells out her hopes for the future of the country's education system

Has France looked at education systems in other European countries and how will reforms affect the prospects of pupils in the future when they leave school?

My Europe Series

Going Dutch - an education system which caters for all

One of the specifics of the Dutch system is that primary school education starts at the early age of four and lasts until the age of twelve. In the "Windmill School", first thing in the morning, the p

My Europe Series

Not all is equal when it comes to learning your A,B,C's in France

France has been ranked number one among developed countries when it comes to inequalities in its school system. Valerie Zabriskie reports on what went wrong in the country of "Liberté, Egalité et Fr

Europe News

Europeans live longer, but not in the best of health - new report

Europeans are now more likely to live into their 80s, but they may not be in the best of health.

USA

Trump pays $25 million to settle Trump University lawsuits

He had vowed never to settle, staunchly defending his Trump University project.