Education and Career

Students pursuing higher education in emerging economies are increasingly opting for online degree programs, according to a survey conducted by Statista Consumer Insights. The findings indicate that 21% of degree students in South Africa, 19% in India, and 12% in Brazil had engaged in online studies within the 12 months...

On January 28, Exelon CEO Calvin Butler visited Howard University to launch the Spring 2025 Executive Lecture Series. As the company’s first Black CEO, Butler spent the day engaging with Howard business students, offering in-depth insights into his corporate journey. His lecture, titled Lead with Purpose; Leave a Legacy of...

The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) convened in Torino on January 11 and 12, 2025, just ahead of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Opening Ceremony, scheduled for January 13. Over the course of two days, the committee engaged in a range of activities, including...

The latest CBIZ-Hofstra University CEO Survey highlights the challenges middle-market CEOs face as they grapple with the economic uncertainties of proposed tariffs and evolving U.S. tax policies. The survey sheds light on how these factors are influencing strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex economic landscape. Tariffs: A Dominant Concern The...

The conversation surrounding smartphone restrictions for children and teenagers continues to stir debate across Europe. While some countries have implemented outright bans in schools, others are grappling with how to balance technology's benefits with its potential distractions. A UNESCO report from 2023 advocated for the limited use of smartphones in...

The British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) released the findings of its 23/24 Student Survey last month, showcasing a predominantly positive response to university sports across the UK. Feedback from 1,502 students representing 120 institutions and 51 BUCS-level sports provided valuable data to help enhance the student experience in BUCS...

When you seek advice on improving your hiring process, you’ll always hear about how you have to write better job descriptions, post on multiple platforms, and have the right questions during the interview. While all three of these things are true, they’re also intuitive and general; moreover, you’ve probably been...

The Diplomatic Club (TDC), New Delhi, is gearing up to host its flagship event, the CEO Round Table Conference & Diplomatic Night, on November 29, 2024. This milestone event will also witness the official launch of TDC’s Japan Chapter, marking a new phase in India-Japan relations and fostering deeper bilateral...

According to the latest data from Eurostat, Spain and the UK emerged as the leading destinations for EU university students participating in mobility programs lasting at least three months. In 2022, nearly 364,000 EU students, representing 9% of the total university population, took part in such programs abroad. Eurostat reported...

A recent report by the European Patent Observatory (EPO) reveals that patent applications across Europe are heavily concentrated in a small number of institutions. According to the data, half of all patent applications—both direct and indirect—submitted to the European Patent Office between 2000 and 2020 came from just 5% of...