Published: October 12, 2026 Debate about student engagement is prompting educators to look beyond simple explanations such as excessive screen time and reconsider whether learning environments give young people enough autonomy, relevance and opportunity to explore ideas. A new discussion in education reporting on October 12 argues that disengagement can reflect deeper problems in how...

Education leaders are calling for schools to be better adapted to extreme heat, including building retrofits and changes to exam timetables, as high temperatures put pressure on students and teachers. The Guardian’s education coverage on October 11 reported that a teaching union leader had suggested earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed...

Indian students studying at private career colleges in Ontario are among those seeking clarity after the provincial government suspended student-aid payments while investigating possible irregularities in funding applications. Reports published on October 9 said the move has raised concerns about tuition, course continuity and the financial plans of learners who depend on assistance. The investigation...

Student demonstrations in France and Belgium are keeping education funding and school conditions in the spotlight, as young people, families and educators call for improvements to public education. The Associated Press reported on October 9 that protests over school conditions in France continued, including a confrontation at a Paris high school where police used tear...

A Simpler Entrance Exam Is Being Considered CUET-UG 2027 could undergo significant changes designed to make the university entrance process shorter and easier for students. Recent reporting says the proposed model could reduce the number of subjects from five to four, shorten the duration of papers and introduce a grouping system intended to allow students...

Latest News: UNESCO Puts Human-Centred AI at the Heart of Education Innovation Why this matters Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into education, but UNESCO is urging policymakers and innovators to start with educational problems rather than technology itself. During Digital Learning Week 2026, participants from more than 20 countries examined how AI can respond to...

More than 6,000 university athletes have descended on Perth for UniSport Nationals 2026, competing across 30 sports at venues throughout the city.

New Clinician Research Fellowships aim to give WA doctors and health professionals protected time to pursue medical research alongside clinical work.

Western Australia Space Week has brought global conferences and student engagement to Perth, building momentum for the state's growing space sector.

Equinix has expanded its WomenConnect program across Asia Pacific, funding digital inclusion initiatives to close the tech skills gap for women.