Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] Virtual classrooms powered by AI could offer fully immersive, global learning environments, enabling collaborative projects across continents. Teachers Guide
• [New] Sustainable development initiatives can help create lasting change by providing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for the people of Gaza. Breaking News Now
• [New] Year 2032: AI agents achieve human-level performance across most cognitive benchmarks, including abstraction, theory of mind, and cross-domain learning. Forbes
• [New] Government initiatives such as the UAE AI Strategy 2031 emphasize the use of AI across sectors like healthcare, transportation, finance, and education. Actual Market Research
• [New] Although Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen Technologies in Stara Zagora is newly opened, its first laboratories, combining education and hands-on training, are expected to open within a year and a warm welcome is being extended to South African students. Mining Weekly
• [New] Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services enable digital transformation in areas that would otherwise have been left behind, providing access to economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Mmegi
• [New] By unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity. Business Tech Africa
• [New] Unleashing Africa's Potential Through Health and AI Gates emphasized that Africa's future hinges on unlocking human potential through health and education. Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site - Lusaka
• [New] The pressure campaign puts the future of higher education at risk and undermines the independence of research and teaching in the U.S. NewsX
• [New] Awareness and education about the responsible use of drones can help mitigate risks and foster a safer environment. Trends Newsline
• [New] The drone race is well underway, and the lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine will shape military doctrines and technological development worldwide for decades to come. GEORGIANBAYNEWS.COM
• [New] National policies exclude TGD people from education and sports, with recent consultations threatening to erase TGD people from state school curricula and further restrict access to healthcare through amendments to the UK National Health Service (NHS) Constitution. BioMed Central
• Throughout history, Iran's healthcare system has prioritized nursing education, resulting in a skilled nursing workforce often pursuing overseas employment opportunities. BioMed Central
• With continued support from Vision 2030, technology, and education, Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming one of the most dynamic job markets in the world. Teleport Manpower Consultant
• The United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States have seen reductions in smoking prevalence and tobacco-related harm through balanced regulation and public education, recognising the importance of providing smokers with reduced-risk alternatives. Myjoyonline
• With numerous travel restrictions, online educational platforms will bridge the knowledge gap and continue OTA's commitment as a global leader in trauma education to LMIC. Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
• Economic instability and challenges in social services mean that Laos is in danger of losing gains it has made in poverty eradication, education, nutritional status, and other key human development indicators. World Bank
• Institutional & Others segment demand is expected to grow 40% in 2025, driven by major airport, educational, and healthcare projects. Minichart
• Over 33 million jobs expected by 2028 in sectors such as technology, retail, health, and education. PMF IAS
• Global Collaboration: AI will connect students worldwide for collaborative projects, fostering cross-cultural learning. Aries Translation
• While many countries globally continue to grapple with AI ethics challenges, Jordan's educational landscape, socio-political context, and technological infrastructure present both opportunities and challenges in adopting AI responsibly. BioMed Central
• Other Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates with its AI Strategy 2031 and Saudi Arabia under its Vision 2030 initiative, have made significant progress in adopting AI across various sectors, including education. BioMed Central

Last updated: 11 June 2025