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Nearly Half of School Children on Free School Meals Don't Feel Safe at Home
LONDON , February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National children's charity, School-Home Support UK (SHS), revealed today that of the 13,000 children they support each year, most of them on Free School Meals (FSM), nearly half don't feel safe at home. SHS… [ more ]
2012-02-08 04:00:00 Hits: [3] Category: Education & Career
2011 Launch of the GRE® Revised General Test Propels Program Volumes to Record High
PRINCETON, New Jersey , February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following several consecutive record-breaking years, the GRE® program reported that 2011 test volumes reached an all-time high at more than 800,000, officials of Educational Testing Service (ETS)… [ more ]
2012-02-07 02:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Education & Career
Homework Causes Arguments in a Third of Families
LONDON , February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost a third of parents have admitted helping their children with homework has led to arguments in the family, according to tuition provider Explore Learning. Maths appears to be the subject that puzzles parents… [ more ]
2012-02-03 03:00:15 Hits: [6] Category: Education & Career
Poor Information on Career Opportunities is Costing Students Jobs, CompTIA Survey Reveals
LONDON , February 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Students feel not enough being done to enable them to make career decisions Nearly half of young people are missing out on career opportunities due to a lack of information from schools and universities, and… [ more ]
2012-02-01 03:00:00 Hits: [6] Category: Education & Career
In a Difficult Job Market, EF Opens New Schools to Respond to Demand for Multilingual Professionals
ZURICH , February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For young people today, it's more and more common to study multiple languages, as many careers require not just one foreign language, but two or even more. In an increasingly difficult job market, speaking two… [ more ]
2012-01-27 03:00:30 Hits: [4] Category: Education & Career
INSIDE THE WORLD OF DINOSAURS™ - iPad app narrated by STEPHEN FRY roars into the App Store!
MELBOURNE, Australia , January 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- M5859 Studios is proud to announce the release of one of the most exciting and content-rich apps in the world of interactive publishing - Inside the World of Dinosaurs™ ~ Narrated by Stephen… [ more ]
2012-01-24 10:00:00 Hits: [5] Category: Education & Career
Two Prestigious Journals from China Now Available in English via IEEE Xplore®
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey , January 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - IEEE partners with two leading technology institutes in China IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association, has partnered with Tsinghua University Press and Beijing Institute… [ more ]
2012-01-24 03:00:00 Hits: [6] Category: Education & Career
81 Billion Pounds Sterling a Year Cost to the UK Economy Through High Illiteracy
OXFORD, England , January 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Literacy Foundation is releasing its preliminary report The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy: A Snapshot of Illiteracy, its Causes and Consequences in the UK. Figures in the report… [ more ]
2012-01-23 03:00:00 Hits: [6] Category: Education & Career
Launch of Interim Report From World Literacy Foundation: Illiteracy is Costing the UK Economy 81 Pounds Sterling Billion a Year
OXFORD, England , January 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Date: Wednesday 25 January 2012 Time: 11am Location: Novotel Hotel Paris Suite 113 Lambeth Road SE1 7LS LONDON Details: The World Literacy Foundation is releasing its preliminary report The Economic… [ more ]
2012-01-19 05:00:15 Hits: [16] Category: Education & Career
Mendeley Teams up With Columbia University Libraries to Develop a Citation Style Language Editor through $125,000 Sloan Foundation Award
LONDON , January 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendeley (http://www.mendeley.com/), the world's largest research collaboration platform, and the Columbia University Libraries (http://library.columbia.edu/) have agreed to jointly develop a graphical and user-friendly… [ more ]
2012-01-19 02:00:00 Hits: [12] Category: Education & Career
Thousands of Top Students From Six Continents Gather for 1 Million USD Poverty Challenge
BOSTON , January 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hult Global Case Challenge (Hult GCC) recently announced the regional finalists of its annual 1 million USD student competition. Worldwide, over 3,500 students applied to compete this year, almost three times… [ more ]
2012-01-11 09:00:00 Hits: [10] Category: Education & Career
Fourier Education Introduces TERRA NOVA™ - Solar & Wind Renewable Energy Science Kits at BETT 2012
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel , January 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourier Education (http://www.FourierEDU.com), a global pioneer in the science education technology industry, announced today the launch of its TERRA NOVA - Solar & Wind Renewable Energy Science… [ more ]
2012-01-09 11:00:00 Hits: [24] Category: Education & Career
Soumitra Dutta Brings a Global Perspective to Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management as the First Major U.S. Business School Dean Appointed from an International Academic Institution
ITHACA, New York , January 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Dean is a Pacesetter in Technology Innovation at Prestigious International Business School Soumitra Dutta , a professor of business and technology and founder and faculty director of a new media… [ more ]
2012-01-08 18:00:32 Hits: [16] Category: Education & Career
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Presents a Symposium of Coral Reef Conservation in the Red Sea
LANDOVER, Maryland , January 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 8 th to 11th 2012, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation will lead a three day symposium of coral reef conservation in the Red Sea, taking place at the King Abdullah University… [ more ]
2011-12-22 17:00:25 Hits: [25] Category: Education & Career
Science Classic: 1880-1996 -- Academics Throughout Russia Gain Access to the Science Classic Digital Archive
WASHINGTON and MOSCOW , December 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - December 2011 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announces that the Russian Ministry of Education and Science has selected Science Classic, the digital archives of… [ more ]
2011-12-20 10:00:57 Hits: [35] Category: Education & Career
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Announces Appointment of John R. Ettinger as Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK , December 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The trustees of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, one of the largest private foundations in the U.S., announce the appointment of John R. Ettinger as Chief Executive Officer of the Trust,… [ more ]
2011-12-20 09:00:11 Hits: [12] Category: Education & Career
Elsevier and Beijing Normal University Cooperate to Offer Language Editing Assistance to Chinese Researchers and Students
AMSTERDAM , December 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, and Beijing Normal University announced that they have entered into an agreement enabling researchers… [ more ]
2011-12-19 11:00:20 Hits: [19] Category: Education & Career
Abbott and University of Illinois Establish Center for Nutrition, Learning and Memory
ABBOTT PARK , Illinois and URBANA, Illinois , December 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Center Will Host Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Nutrition Research Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced today they have established… [ more ]
2011-12-16 10:00:38 Hits: [23] Category: Education & Career
Sales of Nativity Outfits Soar as Parents Compete to Create This Year's Best Nativity Costumes
LONDON , December 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - 63% of Asda mums admit their child would wear fancy dress every day of the year if they had the chance - Only 30% of parents will be making their children's nativity costume this year It's nativity week across… [ more ]
2011-12-16 06:00:47 Hits: [21] Category: Education & Career
Park Inn by Radisson Sofia Supports the Asen Zlatarov Orphanage
SOFIA, Bulgaria , December 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Inn by Radisson Sofia has pledged its support for children from the Asen Zlatarov Orphanage in the town of Vratsa, 130 km NW from Sofia . The management of the hotel Sofia, together with Tabitha… [ more ]
2011-12-15 09:00:00 Hits: [12] Category: Education & Career
Are Your Toys Safe?
BRUSSELS , December 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is a very busy time of year for Santa Claus! He has to get the sleigh ready, feed his reindeers, check his list to be sure he hasn't forgotten any good girls and boys… and make sure that the… [ more ]
2011-12-14 05:00:00 Hits: [14] Category: Education & Career
New Concept Studio School - One of First in London to Open in 2012
LONDON , December 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (Executive Principal available for interview on this and education trends) One of the first of the new Studio Schools in London and the South East will open in Fulham, South West London in September 2012 . Studio… [ more ]
2011-12-14 03:00:00 Hits: [28] Category: Education & Career
Students Compete to Win an Internship Around the World
ZURICH , December 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, EF Education First, the world's largest private education company, invited students from around the world to participate in its 3rd annual Global Intern contest. The student who is lucky… [ more ]
2011-12-12 06:00:11 Hits: [14] Category: Education & Career
Increase in Female Start-Ups as Women Entrepreneurs Capitalise on Lifestyle Trends
LONDON , December 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - 12 per cent increase in female-run start-ups this year - Female owned businesses now account for 37 per cent of all UK start-ups More women than ever are choosing to work for themselves, according to new data… [ more ]
2011-12-09 03:00:00 Hits: [14] Category: Education & Career
The European Union Signs Grant Contract to Fund a 2 Million Euro Biotechnology Research Project Led by Hadassah College Jerusalem
JERUSALEM , December 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the first time an Israeli College will initiate and lead a multi-national scientific project funded by the European Union. The Joint Management Authority of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership… [ more ]
2011-12-06 22:00:30 Hits: [24] Category: Education & Career
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Announces Scholarships for Postgraduate Students in India
DUBLIN, December 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity College Dublin , the University of Dublin, (http://www.tcd.ie) Ireland's premier university has launched sixteen postgraduate scholarships for the year beginning September 2012 . The scholarships are being… [ more ]
2011-12-06 13:00:00 Hits: [26] Category: Education & Career
"MOON" SHINES - 2011 Educational Writers' Award Winner Announced
LONDON , December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - The winner of the 2011 Educational Writers' Award is Moon: Apollo 11 and Beyond…The Ultimate Guide to Our Nearest Neighbour by Stewart Ross . The Award was announced this afternoon by the Authors' Licensing… [ more ]
2011-12-06 05:00:00 Hits: [16] Category: Education & Career
Survey Reveals Social Change is a Global Phenomenon
MINNEAPOLIS , December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Social change issues of greatest importance vary by country and gender A new Walden University survey shows that "think globally, act locally" has become a worldwide mentality, with a majority of citizens… [ more ]
2011-12-06 04:00:00 Hits: [15] Category: Education & Career
Third Red Sea Expedition Underway at KAUST
THUWAL, Saudi Arabia , December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Red Sea Expedition of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is almost complete, having set sail from the University on September 15 . This 81-day research voyage is… [ more ]
2011-12-06 02:00:00 Hits: [16] Category: Education & Career
Waleed Ahmed, Hult International Business School Student, Attracts Worldwide Acclaim After Inventing a Solar Energy iPhone Case
LONDON , December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-year-old Waleed, a Norwegian, said he and a friend came up with the idea while sitting on a beach in Dubai . "We thought, now is the time to be environmentally friendly -- why not make a solar cover that's… [ more ]
2011-12-05 07:00:00 Hits: [16] Category: Education & Career
Six Business Schools From Five Countries Earn AACSB Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida , December 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First business schools in India and Italy achieve AACSB Accreditation AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that six business schools, from five countries, have earned AACSB Accreditation. Founded… [ more ]
2011-12-01 04:00:00 Hits: [17] Category: Education & Career
Hult International Business School launches New Master of International Marketing
LONDON , December 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Students gain an unrivalled opportunity to study in 3 global locations - San Francisco , London and Dubai The trailblazing one-year Master of International Marketing offered at Hult's campuses in San Francisco… [ more ]
2011-11-30 12:00:42 Hits: [25] Category: Education & Career
More than 120 Muslim Leaders Commit to the Future of Afghanistan During International Conference in Turkey
ISTANBUL , November 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From every province of Afghanistan , Imams and civil society leaders will meet together today with Islamic scholars for the first time during the Islamic Cooperation for a Peaceful Future in Afghanistan conference,… [ more ]
2011-11-30 12:00:24 Hits: [23] Category: Education & Career
Living Oceans Foundation Awards Two Fellowships for 2012
LANDOVER, Maryland , November 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation announces two new research fellows for 2012. Joao Monteiro from Portugal and Badi Samaniego from the Philippines are the latest recipients of the 'Khaled… [ more ]
2011-11-30 04:00:11 Hits: [18] Category: Education & Career
To Wrap, or not to Wrap?
MELBOURNE, Australia , November 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers should think twice before giving naked gifts this Christmas according to new research on the etiquette of wrapping. Elizabeth Porublev from Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia… [ more ]
2011-11-28 06:00:52 Hits: [25] Category: Education & Career
Bringing the World Around Us to Life
LONDON , November 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 2011 Educational Writers' Award Shortlist Announced The four non-fiction titles on the shortlist for the 2011 Educational Writers' Award, announced today, all excel in bringing the natural world to life for… [ more ]
2011-11-27 22:00:00 Hits: [25] Category: Education & Career
Salonen Concerto Wins Grawemeyer Music Award
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky , November 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Violin Concerto," a piece by Finnish composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen , has won the 2012 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition. The four-movement, half-hour concerto… [ more ]
2011-11-23 05:00:52 Hits: [24] Category: Education & Career
TATA Interactive Systems to Host TATA Interactive Learning Disability Forum (TLDF) 2011 for 6th Consecutive Year
MUMBAI , November 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TLDF 2011 will focus on spreading awareness and building capability in Learning Disabilities across Maharashtra Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the pioneer and global leader in learning solutions, is hosting… [ more ]
2011-11-18 02:00:00 Hits: [26] Category: Education & Career
Marco Pierre White Delivers Master Class for Apprentices
BURY ST EDMUNDS, England , November 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Chef Supports Greene King's Apprenticeship Programme - With Photos With youth unemployment having broken 1 million this week, celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has taken time out… [ more ]
2011-11-16 08:00:06 Hits: [19] Category: Education & Career
A Master Class in Backing Britain
BURY ST EDMUNDS, England , November 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Marco Pierre White to Launch Greene King's Apprenticeship Programme With youth unemployment having broken 1 million today, celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has taken time out of his own… [ more ]
2011-11-15 08:00:04 Hits: [21] Category: Education & Career
NAUTIS Maritime Simulators Receive DNV Certification
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands , November 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VSTEP is proud to announce that its NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge Simulator has received the Class A certification from Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV). The NAUTIS simulators are now qualified… [ more ]
2011-11-11 13:00:52 Hits: [30] Category: Education & Career
The Top 2,000 Schools in Britain - Find the Best Schools Near you
LONDON , November 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Top 10 state and independent schools in Britain revealed The top 2,000 schools in Britain are revealed this Sunday when The Sunday Times publishes the 21st edition of its schools guide, Parent Power. Using the… [ more ]
2011-11-11 11:00:28 Hits: [34] Category: Education & Career
American Journal Experts Launches Turkish Translation Service
DURHAM, North Carolina , November 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Journal Experts (AJE) now offers Turkish translation to help researchers publish their work in English-language journals. AJE's specialized translation service matches each manuscript… [ more ]
2011-11-11 06:00:03 Hits: [38] Category: Education & Career
Cargill Supports the Next Generation of Food Scientists
BERLIN , November 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Federation of Food Science and Technology's (EFFOST) Student of the Year award was presented to Eliza Luengo , from the University of Zaragoza, Spain at the EFFOST annual conference. Cargill sponsored… [ more ]
2011-11-10 03:00:00 Hits: [22] Category: Education & Career
Campden Publishing Unveils new Med Comms Division and World-First Technology Licence
LONDON , November 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Campden Publishing Ltd today launched its medical and educational communications division, Campden Health Communications. To coincide with the launch, Campden Health Communications has separately announced that… [ more ]
2011-11-08 17:00:45 Hits: [35] Category: Education & Career
RMIT English Worldwide Supports Saudi Arabian Students
MELBOURNE, Australia , November 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RMIT English Worldwide (REW) has been recognised by a former Saudi Arabian student for the language training company's extensive support of students from the region. Othman Algwairi, who recently… [ more ]
2011-11-04 12:00:25 Hits: [33] Category: Education & Career
Key Assets Launches Disability Services for Young People in Western Australia
FREMANTLE, Australia , November 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Assets is expanding its foster care provision in Western Australia with the upcoming launch of a new disability services program. Key Assets disability services have been designed in partnership… [ more ]
2011-11-04 06:00:23 Hits: [23] Category: Education & Career
The Untold Story: Famine Avoided
NAIROBI, Kenya , November 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Anti-poverty campaign group ONE today launched a new short film about the food crisis in the Horn of Africa as part of its Hungry No More campaign. The films, which are the result of a unique collaboration… [ more ]
2011-11-04 05:00:00 Hits: [30] Category: Education & Career
WISE Global Summit Puts Multi-Sectorial Collaboration at the Forefront of Education Innovation
PARIS , November 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WISE 2011 offered increased evidence that education reform will progress faster, when stakeholders from multiple sectors connect, share and exchange ideas and innovations - setting the roadmap for WISE 2012 The… [ more ]
2011-11-03 14:00:29 Hits: [32] Category: Education & Career
Inaugural Wise Prize for Education Goes to Bangladeshi Fazle Hasan Abed
DOHA, Qatar , November 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ? Education Underpins Development for 138 Million Poor Sir Fazle Hasan Abed , founder of BRAC, has been awarded the world's first major prize for education by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani… [ more ]
