What is the current status of global education? The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 is to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’. At present, they believe ‘the world is falling far behind in its ambitions to achieve quality education’. By 2030, without additional measures, the situation stands […]

The information communication technology (ICT) industry is one of the world’s largest industries, estimated to reach almost $6 trillion this year. The sheer size and pace of its growth only highlights its importance in modern society – and how much we’ve all come to rely upon it. Continuously expanding in terms of its reach, capabilities […]

Data shared by the World Economic Forum and Statista indicates that the global literacy rate stands at 87% – with most developed countries achieving 99%. However, regional inequalities – particularly in developing countries and emerging economies – persist, with women and girls disproportionately affected. Reading ability is key to educational attainment and broader life outcomes. […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancements, virtual reality is a groundbreaking innovation. Virtual reality, or VR, blurs the lines between the real world and the virtual environment: “Unlike other forms of media like movies and video games, virtual reality uses wearable hardware to fully immerse the user in the experience,” explains Shopify in a […]

The word robot often conjures images from science fiction. People picture humanoid machines that can carry out sophisticated tasks, or that even look – and behave – in a way that’s indistinguishable from a real human being.  While these kinds of depictions have helped fuel people’s fascination with robots, the reality of modern robotics is […]