Just 38% of New Zealanders feel confident they have a comprehensive understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi, according to a recent Colmar Brunton poll. Now, a government decision to remove the mandated teaching of the Treaty in schools threatens to widen that gap, potentially reshaping the nation’s understanding of its founding document and its future … Read more
A staggering 1 in 5 boarding students report experiencing some form of abuse or neglect. This alarming statistic, often hidden behind the prestige of historic institutions, is now thrust into the spotlight with the urgent closure of Wesley College’s hostels – New Zealand’s oldest school – following the suspension of its license due to ‘harmful … Read more
Gabon’s CNOU Under New Leadership: Director General Nzigou Meets with Key Stakeholders Libreville, Gabon – A period of transition and renewed focus on student welfare is underway at the National Center for University Works (CNOU) in Gabon, following the recent appointment of Zohra Kassa Nzigou as Director General. This week saw a historic meeting between … Read more
Social Development: From Commitments to Action
DOHA, Qatar – As global leaders prepare to convene in Doha this November for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), a critical question looms: can decades of pledges to prioritize people in development finally translate into tangible, systemic change? Thirty years after the landmark Copenhagen summit established this core principle, the world faces … Read more
The Looming Restructuring of New Zealand Education: Beyond Kelston Boys’ High Over 30% of New Zealand schools are projected to face significant demographic shifts in the next decade, potentially creating vulnerabilities ripe for intervention – a figure that underscores the escalating tensions surrounding school autonomy and the rise of charter school models. The recent battle … Read more
Nuclear Future: Westinghouse, Cameco, and Brookfield Launch $80 Billion Reactor Project A landmark agreement has been reached to revitalize nuclear energy in the United States, with Westinghouse Electric Company, Cameco Corporation, and Brookfield Renewable Partners committing to an ambitious $80 billion project. This collaboration aims to construct a new generation of nuclear power plants, addressing … Read more
The Algorithmic Curriculum: How AI Will Reshape Education Amidst Current Backlash A staggering 68% of employers globally report skills gaps in potential hires, a figure that’s steadily climbing. This isn’t a problem of content, but of relevance. The current uproar surrounding New Zealand’s revised NCEA curriculum – with concerns ranging from a ‘total lack of … Read more
Indonesia’s Islamic Boarding Schools: From Crisis Response to Future Hubs of Innovation Recent tragedies, including the collapse of a school in Sidoarjo, have spotlighted the urgent need for modernization and oversight within Indonesia’s pesantren system – Islamic boarding schools. But beyond immediate safety concerns, a quiet revolution is underway. The Indonesian government’s newly established Directorate … Read more
Nearly 13% of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) require repeat revascularization within five years, a statistic that underscores the ongoing need for innovation in coronary artery disease treatment. But what if the future of PCI involved significantly less metal, and more targeted drug delivery? Recent trials, including compelling data presented at TCT 2025, suggest … Read more
A seismic shift is underway in how we measure school success. For years, ‘Progress 8’ – a metric focused on how much students improve from their starting point – dominated league tables. Now, raw attainment is taking center stage, a change already visible in recent rankings across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and nationally. But this isn’t … Read more