(15 July 2024) Australian families spend significantly more on private school education than many other countries, with private sources contributing 20% to primary and 21.4% to upper secondary education costs, according to OECD data. Emma Rowe from Deakin University highlights that high private school enrollment and rising fees necessitate discussions on regulating private school fees…
(4 July 2024) Thailand’s student dropout rates in 2023 have exceeded 1 million due to a deteriorating society, political turmoil, and economic downturn. Parents are removing their children from the education system. EEF data reveals that approximately 1,025,514 students dropped out, marking a twofold increase compared to previous years. The causes extend beyond poverty, with…
(4 July 2024) The draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework aims to align international student enrolments with Australia’s skill needs, especially in regional areas. However, it overlooks the difficulties international graduates face finding relevant jobs in these regions, risking their relocation to cities. This policy could harm Australia’s attractiveness as a study destination. Find…
(4 July 2024) The steep increase in student visa fees, which more than doubled from $710 to $1,600 as of July 1, has led many prospective and current international students to reconsider studying in Australia. Concerns about affordability, higher living costs, and the availability of alternative destinations like Hong Kong, Europe, the UK, and Canada…
(1 July 2024) Warnings about social media’s impact on youth mental health have been echoed by various experts and organizations, highlighting its detrimental effects. Restrictions on mobile phone use in classrooms are being implemented to combat these issues. Ed-tech’s effectiveness is questioned, with concerns about its contribution to educational inequality and poor learning outcomes. Find…
(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.…
(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.…
(7 Jun 2024) Libraries play a crucial role in an institution reputation development. However, the low level of literacy among the public often poses a challenge. This is due to the lack of competence standards among librarians in managing libraries. This was emphasized by the Acting Head of the National Library of the Republic of…
(6 Jun 2024) The second China-Russia Library Forum, themed on the application of artificial intelligence in libraries, concluded in Beijing on Wednesday. In-depth exchanges and discussions on “professional libraries,” “document preservation and protection,” “social public service” and “smart libraries” were conducted during the two-day forum, which was co-hosted by the National Library of China and the…
(14 May 2024) Libraries across Taiwan have seen a surge in demand for a Japanese non-fiction book with the provocative title “Why doesn’t my husband just go die?” (老公怎麼還不去死). As of Monday, 2,373 people had joined waitlists for the book, including 771 in Taipei, 80 in New Taipei, 160 in Taoyuan, 520 in Taichung, 559…