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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Jun-2026 00:15 ET (19-Jun-2026 04:15 GMT/UTC)

7-May-2026

ECNU scholars make national top list: Prof. Cui Yunhuo and Prof. Lei Hao Named Elsevier's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers in Education

ECNU Review of Education
Grant and Award Announcement

Professor Cui Yunhuo and Professor Lei Hao from the Institute of Curriculum and Instruction at East China Normal University have been named to Elsevier's 2025 "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers" list in Education. Prof. Cui receives the honor for the fourth consecutive year, and Prof. Lei for the third, highlighting their sustained impact in the field.

7-May-2026

ICI Academic | Targeting "Real Issues": Professor Ke Zheng launches new book series on building an education powerhouse

ECNU Review of Education
Book Announcement

Professor Ke Zheng of East China Normal University launches the "Education Powerhouse Research Series," addressing China's transition from a "large" to a "strong" education system. Grounded in real-world challenges, the series seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice while contributing Chinese perspectives to global education governance.

6-May-2026

Education Summit 2026 unites global leaders on the future of intelligence and education in Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the London Ball Foundation co-hosted the Education Summit 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence & Cross-Cultural Intelligence”, on April 19 at Loke Yew Hall, HKU. The Summit brought together distinguished speakers and more than 400 participants, including academics, policymakers, educators, and students, for in-depth discussions on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for education and the importance of cross-cultural understanding.

6-May-2026

Duke University professor recognized for launching mentoring programs that drive student success

Association for Computing Machinery
Grant and Award Announcement

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, today named Nicki Washington the recipient of the 2025 ACM Frances E. Allen Award for Outstanding Mentoring. Washington is recognized for exceptional commitment to diversifying the computing community at all education levels, demonstrating creativity and breadth in her approaches.

6-May-2026

Shanghai trial shows teacher collaboration model boosts classroom support and dialogue

ECNU Review of Education
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A Shanghai randomized trial shows that a collaborative, classroom-based teacher development model (KIRM-TCI) significantly improves the quality of emotional and instructional support, offering a scalable approach to enhancing early childhood teaching quality.

Journal: ECNU Review of Education

6-May-2026

How international service-learning shapes student development and what drives it

ECNU Review of Education
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A qualitative study based on student interviews highlights how international service-learning programs contribute to students' interpersonal, personal, civic, and academic development. The research also identifies factors that lead to these outcomes, such as community interaction, teamwork, reflection, and meaningful service, offering practical insights for improving program design in higher education.

Journal: ECNU Review of Education

6-May-2026

Shaping the future of learning with AI and digital technologies

Goethe University Frankfurt
Business Announcement

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are rapidly transforming the way people learn – from schools and universities to professional training and lifelong education. They enable more personalized learning experiences, support learners and educators alike, and open up entirely new approaches to teaching and instruction. Yet their effective and responsible use requires expertise that is still rarely taught in a systematic way. This is the starting point for the new master’s program “AI and Digital Technology in Learning and Instruction” (ALI) at Goethe University Frankfurt. The interdisciplinary, research-oriented program prepares students for scientific, strategic, and applied roles at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and education.

6-May-2026

Sage awards higher education faculty for Critical Thinking Challenge

SAGE
Grant and Award Announcement

Sage today announced the winners of its 2026 Critical Thinking Challenge, a global initiative recognizing innovative, practical ideas to strengthen how critical thinking is taught and applied in higher education. For the challenge, Sage invited academic librarians, faculty, and researchers to share strategies to help make critical thinking an everyday habit for learners.

6-May-2026

Prof. Dafna Kariv of Reichman University’s Adelson School of Entrepreneurship Wins European Union Innovation Award for AI System Simulating Entrepreneur–Investor Interactions

Reichman University
Grant and Award Announcement

Congratulations to Prof. Dafna Kariv, Head of the Entrepreneurship–Business Administration track at the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship at Reichman University, on being awarded the Inspiration Award in the ETF New Learning Award 2026 competition, presented by the European Training Foundation (ETF), an agency of the European Commission, to groundbreaking initiatives in teaching and learning.