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Review of 48-year-old education law set to transform Tanzania's learninglandscape
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (967+ words) TANZANIA'S decision to begin reviewing its Education Act of 1978 marks a significant step in the country's efforts to modernise its education system and align it with the demands of a rapidly changing world. For more than four decades, the law…...
Shadow education trap: Why early academic tutoring harms children
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (387+ words) TEACHERS frequently encourage parents to support their children's educational journey. However, a demanding workload makes achieving a healthy work-life balance incredibly difficult as parents strive to earn a living and care for their families. A parent who leaves home at…...
Russian academician praises Samia for reforms, global stage initiatives
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (610+ words) The president was awarded an honorary doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University (RUDN University) in the Russian capital, founded in 1960 and helping to educate several generations of African professionals, administrators and scientific personnel, RUDN Rector Prof....
President Samia receives Honorary Doctorate in Russia
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (292+ words) A leading Russian university today conferred an honorary doctorate (Honoris Causa) on Samia Suluhu Hassan in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contribution to Tanzania's development. The university, known as Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), is among the world's…...
Young Chinese prioritize self-exploration as they navigate "Odyssey years"
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (883+ words) Each morning, Chen Yuxin sets up her laptop and microphone in a cozy corner of her apartment. She alternates between teaching online IELTS lessons, recording podcasts, and posting on social media. At 26, she left a steady job at a psychological…...
Tanzania, Malaysia strengthen higher education cooperation
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (198+ words) ippmedia. co. tz Tanzania, Malaysia strengthen higher education cooperation Tanzania and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in higher education through university-to-university partnerships, joint research, academic exchange, scholarships, student mobility and collaboration in science and technology. Speaking during a session…...
Teen science contest offers chance to reach the North Pole on nuclear icebreaker
2+ week, 3+ day ago (209+ words) Young students from around the world are being invited to take part in an international science competition that could earn them a place on a rare Arctic expedition aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker. The "Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026" competition, organised with…...
Play-focused caregiving trials show way on school readiness
2+ week, 5+ day ago (342+ words) A community-based caregiving programme is significantly helping young children, including those with disabilities, become better prepared for school in low- and middle-income countries, on the basis of a new international study involving researchers from Tanzania, Bangladesh and Nepal. The study,…...
Apprenticeship system seen as key to expanding youth employment opportunities
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (239+ words) ippmedia. co. tz Apprenticeship system seen as key to expanding youth employment opportunities Stakeholders involved in skills development in Tanzania have said that strengthening the apprenticeship system in line with the International Labour Organization (ILO) international apprenticeship training guidelines will…...