Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

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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] A recent LinkedIn Talent Trends report highlighted that 56% of developers prefer employers who provide continuous learning opportunities. Grady Andersen
• [New] CTU researchers recommend that organizations educate HR employees about risks associated with phishing and social engineering attacks and specifically about the dangers posed by fraudulent North Korean workers. Sophos News
• [New] Cengage views AI's greatest potential in education as its ability to personalize learning experiences, moving away from one-size-fits-all instruction towards more adaptive, student-centered approaches. Industry Intelligence Inc.
• [New] The US and Laos cooperate on health and education initiatives, with the US providing assistance to improve healthcare outcomes and educational opportunities in Laos. Seasia.co
• [New] As more educational institutions look to expand their international reach, digital credentials present a transformational opportunity to track learning experiences and position students more competitively in the global job markets. HEPI
• [New] Estonia has invested in building language technologies since the early 2000s as part of its Estonian Language Technology Programme and Estonian Language Strategy 2021-2035, which also focuses on foreign language learning and digital infrastructure, funded by the Ministry of Education and Research. Scirp
• [New] Increasing domestic consumption will require parallel efforts to expand employment opportunities and boost social spending on healthcare and education - and will help to create more harmonious relations between China and its trading partners. Eco-business
• [New] Demographic Potential: With over 50% of the population under the age of 30 and a Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education just under 30%, India is an attractive destination for foreign universities. EDUREV.IN
• [New] China will study the policy system of education, medical care, insurance, and social assistance to adapt to AI, and effectively deal with the social problems brought by AI. DigiChina
• [New] In terms of education, it could oppose federal student loan forgiveness efforts, like the Biden administration's plan, and instead favor skills-based training, online platforms, or decentralized learning ecosystems, like Khan Academy or Neuralink-enhanced learning, in the long term. Newsweek
• [New] The UAE launched the National AI Strategy 2031, aiming to integrate AI into key industries such as healthcare, education, and finance. BioMed Central
• [New] Tech companies are exploring cloud-connected BMS that can learn from usage patterns, predict failures, and automatically reconfigure energy flow across thousands of connected systems. MarketResearch.com, LLC
• [New] In cooperation with the private sector, UNICEF aims to establish primary schools in around 60 villages by 2027, creating opportunities for young and disabled children to learn close to home and with community support. MongolBeat
• [New] The entry of foreign universities into India's higher education sector holds the potential for significant transformation. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Focus on Trade in Services and Digital Economy: South Asia has a huge untapped potential in sectors like tourism, fintech, digital health, and education. IASbaba
• [New] Ukraine and NATO will create a Lessons Learned platform for analysis, training, and education based on data from lessons learned during combat operations. Militarnyi
• [New] In 2025, generative AI learning will include a lot of in-context application of very powerful tools and libraries to help students build and deploy real-world AI applications in classes. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [New] Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Awareness is the first step in reducing identity theft and information threats in a higher educational institution, since most students and teachers believe that unique passwords are enough to preserve the privacy of personal information. b
• [New] Access to reliable internet remains limited or entirely absent in many rural areas in the world, leaving millions cut off from opportunities in basic human needs, such as education, healthcare, livelihoods, and civic participation. Collaborative Change Communication
• [New] Aboriginal communities will benefit from a $246.8 million package over four years, supporting programs in health, education, employment, and justice, as well as economic development partnerships with business. RSM Australia

Last updated: 09 July 2025