Can online networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, help new students settle into university social and academic life and minimise the chance of them withdrawing from their courses?

Cisco Agreement with the Government of Portugal to Improve Access to Networking Training, Narrow the ICT Skills Gap and Increase Employment Opportunities

A school teacher in Florida lost his job after he performed a magic trick in front of students at a Florida school and was accused of wizardry, Local 6 TV said on Wednesday.

Understanding the concept of a “living thing” is a late developmental achievement. Early research by Jean Piaget, showed that kids attribute “life status” to things that move on their own (e.g. clouds or bikes) and even 10-year-olds have difficulty understanding the scope of a living thing.

On Thursday the Pew Internet and American Life Project released a study tracking the way teenagers feel about writing. Among other things, it noted that both emoticons and text message speak are showing up in teens' classroom assignments.

The BBC has reported that over 1200 schools will be fully or partially closed by the national UK teachers strike on Thursday. 43 schools in Norfolk are expected to be closed, while in Bolton, 56 schools are expected to be fully closed.

Professor Rick Trainor, Principal of King’s College London, has been invited by the Prime Minister to play a leading role in delivering high level US and UK university co-operation in his capacity as President of Universities UK.

Television presenter and engineering enthusiast Dr Adam Hart-Davis is visiting the University to launch an initiative to inspire the next generation of engineers.

University of California, Irvine Extension is offering “Ayurveda: Wellness Weekend Intensive Workshop” Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the UC Irvine campus.

New approach addresses UK business leaders’ concerns about potentially wasted investment in IT skills training

College Prep Coach of Little Rock, AR has announced the release of a new SAT and ACT Test Prep Kit on DVD, making it easier and more affordable for college bound students to prepare for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams--in a uniquely efficient way--for more college acceptances and scholarships.

While labour is tight across the economy, the shortage of apprentices is particularly acute.