https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=education&parent=communicationEducation RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:33:04 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/Science leaders warn of ‘brain drain’ and stalled scientific progress after airstrikes hit more than 30 universities. Thu, 7 May 2026 02:26:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/Researchers in Kenya are testing which climate-smart practices work for smallholder farms. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypt-partnership-targets-african-biotech-academy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypt-partnership-targets-african-biotech-academy/American University in Cairo looks to establish ‘first African academy for biotechnology’ Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:57:25 GMT+0000Mouttasem Albarodihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-careers-advisor-helps-students-find-hidden-talents/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-careers-advisor-helps-students-find-hidden-talents/A locally developed AI platform is helping students in Cameroon navigate academic choices. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:35:32 GMT+0000Adeline Tchouakakhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-science-and-tech-missing-from-wikipedia/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-science-and-tech-missing-from-wikipedia/Wikipedia needs African science editors to ensure visibility in the AI age, say advocates. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:48:20 GMT+0000Duncan Mboyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-language-barriers-are-impeding-science-learning/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-language-barriers-are-impeding-science-learning/Learning science in your native language can improve understanding, but many students in Africa lack this opportunity. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:44:06 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/education-critical-to-plug-asias-health-workforce-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/education-critical-to-plug-asias-health-workforce-gap/Lifelong training for health workers is essential to tackle shortage of skilled professionals, according to the WHO. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:24:06 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/making-science-fun/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/making-science-fun/Interactive activities and creative teaching methods could inspire children across Africa to embrace science as exciting and fun. Mon, 2 Dec 2024 04:58:55 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/conflict-impact-on-gaza-schools-catastrophic/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/conflict-impact-on-gaza-schools-catastrophic/Gaza’s education system, a victim of war, will need completely rebuilding, with physical and psychological trauma in mind. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:15:00 GMT+0000Abdallah Tahahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-africas-indigenous-science-knowledge/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-africas-indigenous-science-knowledge/Africa's indigenous knowledge holds untapped potential for scientific innovation. Fri, 9 Aug 2024 01:38:00 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/climate-change-widening-asias-education-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/climate-change-widening-asias-education-gap/Extreme weather, triggered by climate change, is forcing repeated school closures in South and South-East Asia. Wed, 5 Jun 2024 03:46:13 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/gaza-s-science-and-tech-experts-targeted-in-assaults/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/gaza-s-science-and-tech-experts-targeted-in-assaults/Science and digital technology experts have been systematically targeted in the war on Gaza, say observers. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:21:00 GMT+0000Amr Ragehhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/philippine-research-model-targets-real-world-solutions/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/philippine-research-model-targets-real-world-solutions/Involving local communities in research projects ensures their viability and success, says head of Philippine research council. Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:34:17 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unwrapping-africas-food-packaging-problems/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unwrapping-africas-food-packaging-problems/High production cost and limited resources make safe packaging a challenge. Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:25:03 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/lack-of-resources-threatens-research-in-the-amazon/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/lack-of-resources-threatens-research-in-the-amazon/Brazilian science institutions in the Amazon face difficulties as budgets drop and inflation rises. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:14:11 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tales-of-success-setbacks-and-advice/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tales-of-success-setbacks-and-advice/African female scientists in academia share tales of successes, setbacks, and advice for the next generation. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:52:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/igniting-a-passion-for-science-in-africa-kids/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/igniting-a-passion-for-science-in-africa-kids/A solid science education could empower African children and pave the way for their future success, and the continent’s developmental progress. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:21:08 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/forensics-in-crisis-over-lack-of-data-resources/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/forensics-in-crisis-over-lack-of-data-resources/Forensic science could help society’s vulnerable, yet in many Asian countries it is hampered by a lack of data and resources. Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:27:42 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/in-west-africa-food-poisoning-is-silently-on-the-prowl/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/in-west-africa-food-poisoning-is-silently-on-the-prowl/SciDevNet uncovers the ‘silent killer’ of food and water contamination in West Africa. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:26:20 GMT+0000Justice Baidoo, Theodore Abiwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/diversity-in-question-at-lindau-nobel-laureate-meet/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/diversity-in-question-at-lindau-nobel-laureate-meet/Just a handful of scientists represented the global South at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting focused on diversity. Fri, 7 Jul 2023 10:29:39 GMT+0000Mouttasem Albarodi, Daniela Hirschfeld