UK Dominates QS World University Rankings 2026

QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 London, January 29, 2026 Key Highlights Top 20 Universities in Europe (2026) Rank University Country 1 University of Oxford United Kingdom 2 ETH Zurich Switzerland =3 University College London (UCL) United Kingdom =3 Imperial College London United Kingdom 5 University of Cambridge United Kingdom 6 University of Edinburgh UnitedContinue reading “UK Dominates QS World University Rankings 2026”

Northeastern Illinois University Achieves Investment-Grade Upgrade

Moody’s Upgrades Northeastern Illinois University to Investment-Grade Status CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 — Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) has achieved a major financial milestone with an upgrade from Moody’s Ratings. The agency raised NEIU’s issuer rating from Ba1 to Baa3, officially restoring the University’s investment-grade status. Moody’s also revised the outlook to stable following the JanuaryContinue reading “Northeastern Illinois University Achieves Investment-Grade Upgrade”

Davos 2026: Leaders Unite for Dialogue and Trust

World Economic Forum 2026: Rekindling Global Trust Through a Spirit of Dialogue From January 19 to 23, 2026, the alpine town of Davos-Klosters in Switzerland will once again become the epicentre of global decision-making as the World Economic Forum convenes its 56th Annual Meeting. At a time marked by geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, climate urgency,Continue reading “Davos 2026: Leaders Unite for Dialogue and Trust”

Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors

UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrichContinue reading “Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors”

The Future of Urban Living: People-Centered Smart Cities 2025

World Cities Day 2025: Building People-Centred Smart Cities Every year on October 31, people around the world celebrate World Cities Day. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 (Resolution A/RES/68/239). World Cities Day marks the conclusion of Urban October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about sustainable urban development andContinue reading “The Future of Urban Living: People-Centered Smart Cities 2025”

Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended periodContinue reading “Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years”

U.S. News Releases Best Colleges Rankings 2026

U.S. News Announces 2026 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings. WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority on education rankings, announced the 2026 Best Colleges rankings today. The national and regional rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families by evaluating nearly 1,700 colleges and universities based onContinue reading “U.S. News Releases Best Colleges Rankings 2026”

UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education

UNESCO convenes global leaders during Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive and human-centered futures for AI in education. Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems aroundContinue reading “UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education”

AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member States of UNESCO to prioritize investments in training for educators and students regarding the responsible application of this technology inContinue reading “AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025”

UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education

UNESCO has appointed Pharrell Williams as its Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship. Paris, December 19, 2024 — On Tuesday, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. Renowned as an Academy Award-nominated musicianContinue reading “UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education”