Education News July 2020
Every month, Grok curates news about international education from around the world to help education professionals keep up to date with developments that may inform their activities.
July’s newsletter included articles covering news from across Asia:
CHINA
Aussie universities turn to Alibaba Cloud to keep Chinese students studying itnews
Innovation, entrepreneurship promoted in China’s higher education XinhuaNet
Changes in general education curriculum in Chinese universities China.org
China’s university exam begins after virus delay The Seattle Times
UK universities comply with China’s internet restrictions BBC
China is rebranding its Confucius Institutes Real Clear Education
The UK cannot afford to self-isolate from China Financial Times
INDIA
Latest Visa Decision Isn’t Likely to Discourage Indian Students Headed to the US The Wire
Facebook makes education push in India TechCrunch
Covid crisis has showcased the resilience and innovation of the education system The Indian Express
Why STEM education is essential in a growing economy like India India Today
Punjab Government launches new initiative to educate school children through animation videos India Education Diary
Digital India initiative can solve education related challenges in the Covid 19 crisis Express Computer
India is an important market; we’re focused on education: Zoom COO Inventiva
UK and India join forces on new £8 million research GOV.UK
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Covid-19 hastens university revolution Bangkok Post
Positive progresses in Vietnam – US comprehensive partnership Nhan Dan
Former Dem’s new Thai app hopes to be ‘Netflix for education’ Bangkok Post
Malaysian MOE cuts school holidays this year in 2020 term revision Malay Mail
Indo education ministry’s partnership with Netflix met with criticism The Jakarta Post
One million digital boxes for learning Bangkok Post
Vietnam, New Zealand renew Strategic Engagement Plan on Education Vietnam Plus
OTHER NEWS
Students Needing to Take Shelter Can Now Access New Paths to University Without Losing a Study Year PR Newswire
Taking a gamble during the pandemic: students’ and graduates’ tales The Guardian
British Universities Explore Charter Flights for International Students Inside Higher Ed
Several big US school districts are extending remote classes into the fall CNN
Foreign students in the US: Trump administration drops deportation plans BBC
New International Students Barred From All-Online Classes Inside Higher Ed
The key lesson from school openings abroad: Contain the virus Vox
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