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A group of students in India check their exam results.

A group of students in India check their exam results.

How the brain learns: Science-based tips for exam revision

Neuroscientists have shown that we all have our own ways of learning. Here are some science-based tips to find yours.

Two pairs of feet under bed sheets

Two pairs of feet under bed sheets

Myths about the missionary position

Why is what some might call the most classic, or perhaps conservative, of all sex positions named after missionaries?

Symbolbild I Hände - Kinder

Symbolbild I Hände - Kinder

Toy-free: From boredom to joy!

A toy-free trial in a daycare center. Some initial frustration soon gives way to new levels of creativity!

Jiya, a female student from New Delhi

Jiya, a female student from New Delhi

Why Indian students are flocking to German universities

Tuition fees are considerably lower, and German universities have a strong reputation internationally.

Beginn der Abiturprüfungen in Niedersachsen

Beginn der Abiturprüfungen in Niedersachsen

Netherlands: Schools ban cell phones

Cell phones are now prohibited during class at many schools in the Netherlands – a change for students.

Three women, wearing headscarves, sit at a table with coffee cups and handbags in front of them.

Three women, wearing headscarves, sit at a table with coffee cups and handbags in front of them.

Afghan women, forced out by Taliban, study medicine abroad

Nineteen women who had to stop studying when the Taliban came to power are finishing their medical degrees in Scotland.

Magazin Global Us am 21.10.2024 - Neuseeland Schulschwänzer

Magazin Global Us am 21.10.2024 - Neuseeland Schulschwänzer

How truants are being motivated to return to class

In New Zealand, social worker Sammy Leitch tries to stop socially disadvantaged young people skipping school.

Shift-Sendung AI Chatbots Indien

Shift-Sendung AI Chatbots Indien

Sex education with AI in India

Can an AI chatbot help Indian women with questions about sexual health?

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Nigeria: A school for impoverished children

Makoko is home to the Whanyinna primary school for children from acutely impoverished families.

A man builds an inverter for alternative current pumps for solar power irrigation in a
laboratory in Ghana.

A man builds an inverter for alternative current pumps for solar power irrigation in a
laboratory in Ghana.

Brain drain in Ghana — incentivizing people to stay

Ghana is striving to keep its sustainability specialists and create jobs with competitive salaries.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Rise of drug cartels in Ecuador

Drug cartels in Ecuador are gaining influence, and why forest dieback could lead to healthier ecosystems.

A woman stands in front of a classroom, teaching children

A woman stands in front of a classroom, teaching children

Teaching in the shadow of conflict in Congo

For over 15 years, English teacher Kavira Zawadi has passed on her knowledge despite precarious working conditions.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz poses for a photograph with pupils from the finalist schools for the German School Prize

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz poses for a photograph with pupils from the finalist schools for the German School Prize

German school with flexible lesson plans wins national prize

The school in Bonn offers alternative education methods to children "who are overwhelmed by mainstream schools."

A welcome notice hangs on the wooden gate of the Aurora Climate Garden in Budapest

A welcome notice hangs on the wooden gate of the Aurora Climate Garden in Budapest

An urban jungle in Hungary

An English teacher in Budapest has found a green-fingered way to calm his climate anxiety.

Why are millions of Nigerian children not in school?

Tens of millions of children in Africa are not in school. In Nigeria, the situation has reached crisis proportions.

An empty classroom in Nigeria.

An empty classroom in Nigeria.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa

The future education of an estimated 2.8 million children in West and Central Africa is in jeopardy due to conflicts.

A boy carries a bowl of peanuts on his head seeking for customers to sell them.

A boy carries a bowl of peanuts on his head seeking for customers to sell them.

Poverty keeps countless Nigerian children out of school

One in three children in Nigeria don't go to school. Unfortunately the country is a global leader in this area.

Palestinian children walk next to a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike

Palestinian children walk next to a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike

Education in Gaza: Still no classes as schools stay closed

Children in Gaza are starting another year without formal school and university classes, due to the ongoing war.

Swedish teacher Asa Lind points to a sign saying no mobile phones are allowed

Swedish teacher Asa Lind points to a sign saying no mobile phones are allowed

Back to basics: Sweden aims to de-digitalize youth

The government says excessive screen time is causing a severe health crisis for youth, both mentally and physically.

Malawi | Mädchen der Ludzi Girls Secondary school

Malawi | Mädchen der Ludzi Girls Secondary school

What Malawian teens think of 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama visited Ludzi Girls and Mchinji Mission secondary schools in Malawi

Child in blue shirt and beige pants (trousers), stands in front of a white board, with back to camera, holding hands over their ears, while, superimposed on the image, alphabet letters appear to rain down around the child

Child in blue shirt and beige pants (trousers), stands in front of a white board, with back to camera, holding hands over their ears, while, superimposed on the image, alphabet letters appear to rain down around the child

Dyslexia: German researchers find cause in the brain

Dyslexia can affect people their whole lives. New findings may lead to a fresh approach to the learning difficulty.

Kingsley, a young Nigerian sits in a room and talks.

Kingsley, a young Nigerian sits in a room and talks.

Nigerians head for Russia to study

In Africa, the Kremlin has started an aggressive campaign to attract more students to Russia.

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Thumbnail Basketball Spielerin Rita Lamptey DW Eigendreh

Shooting for Change — Girls Basketball in Ghana

Basketball has changed Rita Lamptey's life, keeping her on track at school and connecting her to her community in Accra.

Police say they have taken a 14-year-old boy into custody after he killed at least four people in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia.

Police say they have taken a 14-year-old boy into custody after he killed at least four people in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia.

School shooting in US state of Georgia leaves four dead

Officials say the suspect was a student at Apalachee High School where the shooting took place.

Accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof (center), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (center left) visits an underground school

Accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof (center), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (center left) visits an underground school

Ukraine: School year starts under Russian strikes

On Monday, children across Ukraine were getting ready for their first day back at school after the summer holiday.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Gun craze in the USA - Global Us

Can schools in the USA really be safer if teachers are armed? And, Renata Flores raps in Quechua.

International Condom Day in Lima, Peru, a young person learns how to put a condom on a fake penis

International Condom Day in Lima, Peru, a young person learns how to put a condom on a fake penis

'Concerning' rise in unprotected sex among teenagers

Many teenagers in Europe, central Asia, and Canada don't use condoms. Experts warn of unwanted pregnancies and STIs.

A bird's-eye view shows a flat, oval-shaped building with a partially greened interior courtyard and photovoltaic panels on the roof

A bird's-eye view shows a flat, oval-shaped building with a partially greened interior courtyard and photovoltaic panels on the roof

India's future-ready school: Good for the climate, good for girls

The unique construction of the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in Rajasthan makes for cool interior temperatures.

Adults sit in the classroom and write

Adults sit in the classroom and write

Brazil: Free courses offered to tackle adult illiteracy

More and more adults are learning to read and write in evening schools or at university in a bid to tackle illiteracy.

Girls in the classroom

Girls in the classroom

Global education: Are we equipped for the future?

Education is a human right, but schools worldwide are in disrepair, and there's a serious lack of teachers.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Education for All! But how?

Illiteracy, outdated learning concepts, teacher shortage. How can the education crisis worldwide be solved?

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DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Waste prevention and urban mining - Eco Africa

Deforestation and plastic waste harm the environment – but many in Africa are working hard to protect it.

Videostill | Bizung School of Music and Dance in Tamale

Videostill | Bizung School of Music and Dance in Tamale

Ghana's Tamale arts school saves traditional music and dance

A school in Tamale, northern Ghana, teaches youth traditional music and dance as a way to preserve African culture.

The pros and cons of AI in schools

AI use is on the rise in many professions, making it all the more important for kids to learn how to use it at school.

A student practices handwriting in German

A student practices handwriting in German

Why learning to write by hand is still important

Even in the Digital Age, children should learn to write quickly and easily by hand. It has a range of positive effects.

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DW Tomorrow Today Sendungslogo Composite

Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine

Writing by hand and child development, dealing with AI, coping with anxiety and learning resilience.

Young engineers at a construction site wearing hardhats discussing over a blueprint

Young engineers at a construction site wearing hardhats discussing over a blueprint

UK looks to overcome damaging skills 'deficit'

A shortage of skilled labor is a problem in many developed nations, but it has become particularly acute in England.

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GirlZOffMute – How Liberia can help blind pupils learn math

Listen to what the Liberian teens told Gladys!

Junior Ngombe, a 23-year-old youth activist, also known also as 'Junior G32'

Junior Ngombe, a 23-year-old youth activist, also known also as 'Junior G32'

Why would Cameroon charge a voter education TikToker?

Mimi Mefo talks to Ngombe's defense counsel, Tamfu Richard, and the Na Wa Future movement founder, Fabrice Lena.

A young woman is standing in the garden in front of the University of Cambridge in England. She is smiling and has her arms raised slightly.

A young woman is standing in the garden in front of the University of Cambridge in England. She is smiling and has her arms raised slightly.

What's it like to study at University of Cambridge?

DW explains how much Cambridge actually costs and what it's really like studying at one of the world's top universities.

A full lecture hall at Cologne University

A full lecture hall at Cologne University

Indian students look to Europe for educational opportunity

Indian students are the top recipients of a prestigious EU scholarship program, which is celebrating its 20th year.

Projekt Zukunft | Mathe für Blinde

Projekt Zukunft | Mathe für Blinde

Inclusive math for blind students

Studying math can be a challenge for people who are blind. One project is making math textbooks accessible.

Äthiopien | Absolventen und Mitarbeiter der Haramaya University Medical

Äthiopien | Absolventen und Mitarbeiter der Haramaya University Medical

Have you ever felt your degree is just a piece of paper?

Listen to what Malawians and Kenyans told us!

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DW Tomorrow Today Sendungslogo Composite

Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

Mapping and monitoring coral reefs; miracle marine worms; organ donation and the gift of life; racism in medicine.

Mid-shot of a female figure in a black hijab, a bag over one shoulder, a book in the other arm. She stands in front of a white wall; her face has been erased, as if you can see through her.

Mid-shot of a female figure in a black hijab, a bag over one shoulder, a book in the other arm. She stands in front of a white wall; her face has been erased, as if you can see through her.

Afghan women taking the initiative against the Taliban

Afghan women are the ones who suffer most under Taliban rule. They are establishing networks to fight for their rights.

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How does our memory work - In Good Shape

Our memory performs best when we have enough sleep, few distractions and use clever learning devices.

A person working in an office

A person working in an office

Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper

A study found that people who were more active in the evening performed better in cognitive tests than "morning people."

Nigeria Fall Massenentführung der Chibok-Schulmädchen

Nigeria Fall Massenentführung der Chibok-Schulmädchen

Is Nigeria doing enough to protect the youth?

The 77 Percent uncovers the profound challenges faced by Nigeria's youth.

Students from a local college pose as they attend a graduation ceremony at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi

Students from a local college pose as they attend a graduation ceremony at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi

Vietnam: Outrage at student height requirement

A height requirement could stop students being accepted to their dream course and it's drawing criticism.

A group of 6 Afghan schoolgirls look straight into camera as they pose for a photo in a classroom in Kabul, Afghanistan

A group of 6 Afghan schoolgirls look straight into camera as they pose for a photo in a classroom in Kabul, Afghanistan

UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls' education

Ruling Afghanistan under Sharia law, the Taliban have banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade.