SMART Technologies, the inventor of the SMART Board, has unveiled three new products: the SMART Board Mini interactive podium designed for colleges, universities, and businesses; the SMART Board M Pro High secure series TAA Interactive Display for government and privacy-sensitive industries; and the all-new SMART OneLaunch meeting tool for more …
Read More »SMART Technologies partners with University of Melbourne on research initiative
SMART Technologies, a global leader in interactive education technology, has partnered with the University of Melbourne to launch the first-of-its-kind research initiative exploring how classroom environments can better support neurodivergent learners. The study identified key strategies and tools that promote engagement, reduce barriers, and empower these students to succeed. By …
Read More »Uni students using AI less than educators think
UK university students are using AI significantly less in their studies than their educators think they are, according to new research from the leading online learning provider, Coursera. The survey of 1,000 students and 500 educators at UK universities found that educators think that students are using AI to complete …
Read More »Children to learn about climate impact of food
ProVeg UK, a non-profit organisation reviving school food, has launched a new programme this week called Canteen to Classroom to educate UK children about the health and environmental impact of the food they eat. According to UNICEF, nine out of 10 children are worried about climate change, with 89% of children saying they …
Read More »Lumina launches volunteer teacher recruitment campaign
Lumina Tutoring, the UK’s first free one-to-one tutoring for some of the most disadvantaged children predominantly aged 11 to 18 across England, has launched a national campaign to recruit more teachers to volunteer their time. The campaign is encouraging educators from both public and private sectors to dedicate just 45 …
Read More »University of Leeds selects Perlego as its digital library partner
Perlego, the digital learning platform providing unlimited access to academic and professional books, has today announced its partnership with the University of Leeds. The Russell Group institution, home to almost 40,000 students, will provide unlimited access to an extensive digital library via Perlego, as new and returning students step into …
Read More »Food Museum seeks contributions for school dinners exhibition
In March 2025, the Food Museum is launching a major exhibition on the theme of School Dinners, bringing to life memories and tastes of school food – good and bad! From nutrition and influence on popular culture, to the evolution of government policies and the role of campaigners, the exhibition will …
Read More »ACS Cobham celebrates opening of new state-of-the-art Lower School Village
Staff, parents and students at ACS International School Cobham have celebrated the re-opening of the historic Heywood House with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heywood House will serve as a central part of ACS Cobham’s new Lower School Village, which includes woodland forest, tree houses, a new modern dining hall and purpose-built classrooms. …
Read More »London school launches UK’s first teacherless classroom
David Game College, an independent boarding and day school in the City of London, has launched its teacherless classroom Sabrewing programme – the first of its kind in the UK. The new initiative represents a significant leap in educational methods. No other school or college has delivered a programme that …
Read More »VAT on private education arriving sooner than expected
With the new Government’s VAT on private educational fees being implemented earlier than anticipated, schools and parents must prepare now for fee changes, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Gabby Donald, a Partner at the firm, said: “The new Labour Government’s legislation to remove the VAT …
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