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Paving the way for more inclusive and equitable education for the world’s most marginalised students

EducationJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) have extended their partnership with a $375,000 grant to Schools2030, aiming to enhance holistic learning in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uganda. This three-year collaboration focuses on improving teaching, gender-responsive approaches, and holistic skills for crisis-affected learners, emphasizing inclusive, quality education. Find out more…

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UAE: Sharjah private education authority announces results of 2nd edition of ‘Itqan’ programme

EducationJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced results from the “Itqan” program, evaluating 63 private schools in Sharjah. The program showed up to 80% improvement in school performance compared to earlier years, with all schools now providing “acceptable” or better education, and 68% offering “good” or higher quality education. Find out more…

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How evidence-informed education is empowering teachers

EducationJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) A new Monash University report highlights a lack of support for evidence-informed practices in Australian education. The Q Project aims to fill this gap by providing resources and training for teachers and leaders to enhance research use in schools, fostering better teaching quality and student outcomes nationwide. Find out more here.

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The truth about English grammar by Geoffrey K Pullum review – the pants rule and other pipe dreams

Education, Information literacyJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) Geoffrey Pullum’s “The Truth About English Grammar” argues against traditional grammar rules, advocating for common usage and criticizing past grammar interpretations. Pullum proposes new classifications and dismisses many established rules as recent inventions by irritable writers. Despite his engaging writing, his dismissal of other grammarians and lexicographers lends a slightly eccentric tone…

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20 of the world’s most beautiful libraries

LibrariesJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) Stories of intrigue and imagination abound in these incredible libraries, which range from royal follies to monastic marvels… Find out more here.

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Digital platform for Korean heritage launched

Asia Pacific, Digitization, Information literacy, Research Stories, Research SupportJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) The National Library of Korea launched “Korean Memory,” an online platform offering access to 260,000 digitized works from 122 institutions. This initiative aims to provide high-quality, reliable data to the public, preserving Korean heritage. The platform includes books, photos, music, and more, with future plans for thematic collections and third-party use policies.…

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Australia’s archive of the internet is being filled up with AI-generated spam

AI, Information literacyJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) The National Library of Australia (NLA) is inadvertently archiving thousands of AI-generated web pages as part of its mission to document the Australian internet. This includes content from AI like ChatGPT, raising concerns about the impact on cultural understanding and the increasing storage needs due to the explosion of AI-produced material. Find…

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Your go-to intelligence resource for the scholarly publishing industry

Asia Pacific, Research Stories, Research SupportJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) The Nature Index Research Leaders 2024 highlights the rapid growth of Asian research institutes, particularly in India and China, and a decline in Western research predominance. Chinese institutions dominate the top ten positions, while India shows significant growth. European and North American countries, except Denmark, generally recorded declines in their adjusted shares.…

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First original research papers published in IOP Publishing’s prestigious journal reports on progress in Physics

eJournalsJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) IOP Publishing’s flagship journal, Reports on Progress in Physics, published its first original research papers, adding to its 90-year legacy. The journal covers all physics areas and offers open access options. Chief Editors Dr. David Gevaux and Professor Subir Sachdev highlight its ongoing significance and contribution to the physics community. Find out…

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Sharing secrets, misinformation in academic publications, and more scientific studies

Information literacy, Research Stories, Research SupportJuly 1, 2024

(1 July 2024) People keep secrets fearing harsh judgment, but research shows these fears are exaggerated. In a study with 508 participants, secret revealers expected worse judgment than they received. Regardless of the recipient’s relationship, honesty and trustworthiness were rated higher than anticipated, even with darker secrets like infidelity (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology).…

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