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Why cross-border collaboration is essential for student success

• June 26, 2026
In an increasingly interconnected world, cross-border collaboration in education is no longer optional; it is a necessity for student success. This blog highlights how schools, universities, counselors, and industry leaders must partner together to prepare students for a globalized workforce. By breaking down national boundaries, educational institutions can provide comprehensive guidance, expand access to international opportunities (both physical and virtual), and expose learners to diverse perspectives. Ultimately, these global partnerships equip students with critical skills like cultural awareness, empathy, and adaptability, fostering an inclusive global education community dedicated to helping every learner thrive.

The essence of change: Redefining the value of a modern degree

• June 18, 2026
While today’s students have endless access to university rankings and salary data, this information overload doesn't always lead to better higher education choices. Driven by discussions at the IC3 conference in Mumbai, this blog explores the critical shift from surface-level data collection to deep insights regarding student employability. The blog highlights that true ROI in education goes beyond a graduate’s first job title. Instead, long-term career progression relies on building transferable human skills—like adaptability, resilience, and AI proficiency - to thrive in a shifting global workforce. Using the University of Southampton’s approach as a model, the piece outlines how embedding industry exposure into the academic experience, fostering global networking, and empowering the evolving role of school counselors are vital to preparing students for lifelong career success.

Navigating identity in the working world: Helping students build authentic and future-ready career pathways

• June 05, 2026
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, technical skills and a flawless transcript are no longer enough. To truly thrive, students need a profound understanding of who they are. This blog explores the critical intersection of personal identity and career development, highlighting why educators, counselors, and university leaders must prioritize self-awareness to prepare students for the modern workforce.

In an AI-Powered world, teachers matter more than ever

• May 29, 2026
While AI is successfully automating administrative tasks and reducing teacher burnout, it poses a hidden risk: reducing the deeply human art of teaching into procedural data management. To remain transformative, education must balance technological efficiency with irreplaceable human empathy.

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Mindfulness is about being fully present and aware of thoughts

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Do marks define the future? Let's rethink

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Are mothers the missing link in children's mental health support?

This Mother's Day, it's time to recognise mothers as vital mental health first responders for children. Their instinctive support must now be strengthened with knowledge, training, and systemic collaboration.
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Indian Supreme Court appoints panel for student suicides

The panel will seek to understand the causes of suicide among students and formulate recommendations for prevention. Dinesh C Sharma reports.