Education Slideshows

Emma Watson

From Education Jun 18

Game of Thrones- like Film, The Queen of the Tearling, Casts Emma Watson as Lead Star and Exec Producer [PHOTOS]

The stunning “Bling Ring” star, Emma Watson has been confirmed to cast as lead star for “The Queen of Tearling,” dubbed as the female version of the hit TV-movie, “Game of Thrones.” Watson is said to have already signed up for the new franchise, in collaboration with former Harry Potter producer, David Heyman.

Ben Affleck

From Education May 29

Ben Affleck Given Honorary Degree at an Ivy League University [PHOTOS]

Actor-director, Ben Affleck has been given an honor that could very well let him forget the great big directorial-nomination snub at The Oscars 2013 for his work on highly acclaimed film, Argo.

Tom Daley

From Education Aug 16

A-Levels: London Olympics Hero Tom Daley Gets Near-Perfect Grades [SLIDESHOW]

Number of top grades falls, even though general pass rate rises for 30th year in a row.

1. Princeton University, US

From Education Aug 02

Forbes 2012 List Of America’s Top Colleges: Princeton Ranked No. 1 [PHOTOS]

Forbes gave Princeton University the highest grade for its 2012 list of America’s Top Colleges, the magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s higher education institutions. The list, featured in the Aug. 20, 2012 issue, is compiled for Forbes by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

Princess Eugenie

From Education Jul 04

Princess Eugenie Earns 2:1 Degree at Newcastle Uni: Five Not-so-Smart Royals [VIDEO]

Queen's granddaughter shines with degree result that puts the other members of royal family to shame.

10. University of California Berkeley, US

From Education May 28, 2012

World’s Top 10 Universities in 2012 [SLIDESHOW]

Top most universities in the world are predominantly in the US, while UK takes three of the top ten slots in the Times Higher Education’s list of the world’s top universities for 2011-2012.

Student Life

From Education May 17, 2012

Australian Graduate School of Management : Top Customised Executive Education in Australasia

In a ranking of the top 100 executive education programs, the Financial Times (UK) ranks the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) as number one for custom solutions in Australasia. The results consolidate AGSM’s long-standing position as a leader in management education and executive business leadership development.

Mt Eliza's History

From Education May 15, 2012

Mt Eliza: A Look at Australia's Top Innovating Educational Institution [SLIDESHOW]

For the fifth consecutive year, Mt Eliza Executive Education has been ranked Australia’s No. 1 provider of Executive Education, and is ranked globally at No. 40, in the prestigious Financial Times rankings released today.

Danny McBride

From Education May 07, 2012

Teacher Appreciation Week 2012: Pictures Of Famous Teachers From Danny McBride To Maya Angelou [PHOTOS]

Today begins Teacher Appreciation Week 2012, and that means honoring your teachers with a special gift or some other token of appreciation.

Vassar College

From Education Jan 30, 2012

Vassar College Admissions Fiasco: 5 Schools That Sent Wrong Acceptance Letters

Almost every year, colleges accidentally send acceptance letters to students who never really got in. Apologies are usually immediate, but the emotional damage is already done.

INDIA-ENVIRONMENT/SCHOOL

From Education Jan 06, 2012

India's 'Recycled' School Teaches Environmental Lessons [PHOTOS]

On a typical day in school, Kush Bhattacharya, 4, can disappear from his mathematics class to enjoy running on the grass barefooted. He hides from friends in a cow dung-made cave and goes back to reciting nursery rhymes in a read bus, which seems doubling up a classroom.

Students take a rest during their protest inside the Senate headquarters in Santiago

From Education Oct 21, 2011

Chile Students Occupy Senate Headquarters: Photos of the Occupation

University and secondary school students flooded in the Senate Headquarters during the education budget committee meeting Thursday and occupied the Senate office building Thursday for eight hours to demand a referendum on how to resolve Chile's social problems, especially education.