HEC launches online degree attestation system to facilitate students
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a “fully online and paperless” degree attestation system to facilitate students. In December last year, the HEC said that it had initiated a project to revamp its degree attestation system by integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology, saying the project would be completed within six months. Meanwhile, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances had also asked the Higher Education Commis...
Experience starts at the university
The Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030 is working to change the emirates economy, society and environment over the next few years, by growing tourism, manufacturing, technology, logistics and other areas. To make this happen the market needs people who are well trained and have real experience in their fields. Having that experience is essential for people who want to work in the region. When new sectors come up and the industries that already exist have to compete more, the employers want to find indiv...
JEE Advanced admit cards out: Direct link to download hall ticket here
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 admit cards on the official portal. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets using their login credentials. The entrance examination will be conducted on May 18 in two shifts, and carrying the admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory for entry.
Canvas is back online, but questions — and final exam disruptions — linger
Education Canvas is back online, but questions — and final exam disruptions — linger May 8, 20262:09 PM ET By Rachel Treisman An image of a notice sent by Georgia Tech's information technology department warning users about the Canvas breach on Friday. Michael Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Warren/AP The online education platform Canvas went offline after a data breach on Thursday, temporarily leaving students and faculty at thousands of U.S. colleges — and K-12 schools — wi...
Cyberattack on system used by thousands of US schools disrupts final exams
Nationwide Canvas outage left students and faculty ‘dead in the water’ and rushing to rearrange end of academic yearA system that thousands of schools and universities in the US use was offline on Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.Students quickly took to social media to ask if others were unable to access Canvas, with many panicking that they could no longer view course materials housed withi...
NVIDIA Co-Founders Donate IEEE Prize Money For Engineering Education
InnovationEnterprise TechNVIDIA Co-Founders Donate IEEE Prize Money For Engineering EducationByThomas Coughlin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering Digital Storage Technology & Market. IEEE President in 2024Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 12:58pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, receiving the IEEE Medal of Honor with Mary Ellen...
Gulf News Edufair: UAE and global universities showcase future ready courses
Top universities from the UAE and overseas will present some of their most in-demand and future-focused programmes at Gulf News Edufair, offering students and parents clearer insight into academic pathways aligned with changing industry needs.The 10th edition will showcase programmes across disciplines, from engineering, technology, media studies and the liberal arts to business analytics, digital communication and sport sciences, alongside a strong focus on professional and vocational education...
How Leaders Can Prepare Junior Employees For AI
InnovationHow Leaders Can Prepare Junior Employees For AIByMateusz Mucha,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 06:00am EDTMateusz Mucha is CEO of Omni Calculator, a platform helping 15M+ monthly users make better decisions through expert-reviewed calculators. gettyI want to address the (seemingly) ever-increasing anxiety abou...
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
U.S. Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S. May 7, 2026 / 10:15 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education's dependence on technology.The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Instructure, the company behind the learning management system Canvas, said Lu...
UAE to train young Emiratis as ‘industrial storytellers’
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, and IMI Media Academy on Thursday launched the Industrial Content Leaders programme at Make it in the Emirates 2026 — a national initiative to equip young Emiratis with AI-powered storytelling skills to champion the UAE's industrial sector.The four-month programme, starting this summer, will take participants through three phases: foundational knowledge of the industrial sector, hands-on media...
وزارة الصحة تقدم منحا للدراسة بالصين
أعلنت وزارة الصحة والسكان، أن وزارة التجارة بجمهورية الصين الشعبية، وفي إطار برنامج التعاون الدولي، توفر منحا دراسية لفائدة إطارات قطاع الصحة. وأشارت إلى أن التخصصات المتاحة، هي ماستر في الصحة العمومية “Master of Public Health 2026″، ماستر في الممارسة التمريضية المتقدمة والتكنولوجيا الطبية، (Master Program of Advanced Nursing Practice and Medical Technology). وسيكون التكوين بجمهورية الصين، بالجامعة الطبية الجنوبية بقوانغتشو، ومدرسة علوم التمريض شيانغيا من 01 سبتمبر 2026 إلى 01 جوان 2...
Rabat Hosts International ELT Conference on Responsible AI Use in Education
Fez – Rabat hosted today the Annual International ELT Conference under the theme “ Human First, Technology Second: Inclusive AI English Language Teaching”, bringing together educators and experts to examine how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly in English language teaching. The event gathered teachers, researchers, and academic professionals from across Morocco, including Marrakech, Meknes, Agadir, Oujda, and Kenitra, alongside international speakers from the UK, the US, Finland, E...
Variety’s Education Impact Report Spotlights Innovation and Storytelling as Schools and Students Adapt to Changing Biz Landscape
AFI Los Angeles AFI boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, with instructors comprised of active industry professionals such as James Mangold and Len Amato. The school embraces new technology and innovation in its curriculum, including what they call “the Sandbox — a collaborative lab where technology partners and AFI fellows work side by side in […]
IIT Kanpur appoints Prof Anil K Lalwani as inaugural dean of medical sciences school
According to IIT Kanpur, the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology is being developed to advance research and education in areas such as digital health, medical robotics and medical devices.
CBSE curriculum will enable students to understand the AI ‘black box’
The grand aim of the curriculum is to develop learners who do not merely consume technology, but are informed, capable, and responsible digital citizens, who can critically question, analyse, and even create, shaping our AI-rich future
New York’s race-based STEM programs face constitutional challenges
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has been sued for using race-based eligibility rules that discriminate against white and Asian-American students, violating the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.
Gen Z turning its back on AI isn’t irrational — it’s a verdict on everyone who failed them
America has a problem with young people and AI. Gen Z has looked clearly at what the AI revolution is doing to their lives and rendered a verdict: the institutions that were supposed to prepare them for this moment have failed, the employers that were supposed to hire them have vanished, and the government that was supposed to manage the transition has been absent without leave. That verdict is arriving in numbers that are hard to dismiss: The more young people engage with the technology, the w...
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
Las Vegas: The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.A youthful, digital version of Kilmer appears in the trailer for "As Deep as the Grave", telling another character: "Don't fear the dead and don't fear me."Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The footage premier...
Screen time opponents target 1-on-1 devices in schools after success with cellphone bans
Personal laptops, Chromebooks and iPads are on the chopping block in many classrooms as parents and advocates look to expand efforts to limit technology in schools. Despite millions of dollars spent by districts before and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to give students 1-to-1 personal devices, the tides are turning as some worry about the distractions and…
Win Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competition
ISLAMABAD: A unique “Vibe Coding” competition has officially launched for the youth of Pakistan, offering participants a chance to win a staggering prize of Rs 25 lac, ARY News reported. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Google for Developers, organized the contest to challenge local coders and prepare them for the international IT market. Learn AI 2026: Modern Tools for Global Competition Under the “Learn AI 2026” initiativ...