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Students

Tighter curbs at major Western education hubs may steer more students to South Korea: Study

The number of international students in South Korea has increased 2.5-fold over the past decade.
The number of international students in South Korea has increased 2.5-fold over the past decade.

Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar 5 years ago after coup. Some died in prison

A picture of Wutt Yee Aung, a Myanmar student protester who died in prison in July 2025, is placed next to flowers at her funeral, in an undisclosed location, in Myanmar in this handout image released on July 22, 2025. Dagon University Students Union/Handout via REUTERS
A picture of Wutt Yee Aung, a Myanmar student protester who died in prison in July 2025, is placed next to flowers at her funeral, in an undisclosed location, in Myanmar in this handout image released on July 22, 2025. Dagon University Students Union/Handout via REUTERS

Nationwide protests, walkouts planned over fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis

People hold a banner during a demonstration against the presence of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald
People hold a banner during a demonstration against the presence of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald

US students are finding new ways to cheat on the SAT

Students take the test at an SAT-approved site, but they are permitted to use their own laptops.
Students take the test at an SAT-approved site, but they are permitted to use their own laptops.

UN experts denounce Switzerland for sentencing students over Gaza protests

After toppling Hasina, young Bangladeshis turn back to old guard

Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.
Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.

For students to feel seen, class size matters

Recent research in neuroscience, led by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, finds that learning is a deeply emotional process, not just a cognitive one.
Recent research in neuroscience, led by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, finds that learning is a deeply emotional process, not just a cognitive one.

Giraffe sculptures around Singapore to inspire people to ‘stick their necks out’ and help others

Forum: Pitfalls of specialising too early in school sports

Answers to 2026 top-tier US maths test popular among Singapore students leaked, sold online

The listing for the answers was priced at 100 yuan (S$18.80) on one e-commerce platform.
The listing for the answers was priced at 100 yuan (S$18.80) on one e-commerce platform.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.