World International Affairs Religion The governor of the Chinese territory of Xinjiang has defended Beijing’s use of internment camps for Muslim citizens, telling the country’s state news agency that prisoners are happier and healthier in the controversial centers where as many as a million people are believed to be detained. Shohrat Zakir told Xinhua that prisoners in the re-education camps—which he called “boarding schools”—are receiving education and vocational, legal and language training. Though the Chinese government originally denied the existence of such facilities, recent months have seen the central government admit its policy and move to justify the camps’ use. “The purpose is to fundamentally eliminate the environment and soil that breeds terrorism and religious extremism, and eliminate the terrorism activities before they take place,” Zakir said. Zakir claimed prisoners are grateful for the chance to embrace a new … [Read more...] about China Says ‘Colorful’ Muslim Re-Education Camps Make Inmates Happier
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Robot answers questions from Education Select Committee
News / UK and world by Press Association October 16, 2018, 12:33 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A robot has appeared before the Education Select Committee to tell MPs about the role of technology in classrooms. Pepper’s evidence on Tuesday was the first time a robot has answered questions at a committee. The robot is part of an international research project developing the world’s first culturally aware robots aimed at assisting with care for older people. Introducing itself to the committee, Pepper bowed before saying: “Good morning, chair. Thank you for inviting me to give evidence today. “My name is Pepper and I am a resident robot at Middlesex University.” Committee member James Frith asked the robot what role humans have in the fourth industrial revolution. Pepper replied: “Robots will have an important role to play, but we will always need the soft skills that are unique to humans … [Read more...] about Robot answers questions from Education Select Committee
Child with special education needs taken to wrong house then abandoned in garden by council-funded taxi
PUBLISHED: 12:19 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 12:19 16 October 2018 Dan Grimmer Councillor Julie Brociek-Coulton. Photo: Steve Adams Archant A child with special educational needs was taken by Norfolk County Council-funded transport to the wrong house - and then abandoned to wait in his garden until his parent got home. In the wake of the blunder, Norfolk County Council is investigating what went wrong and is prepared to remove the taxi driver from its list of “preferred drivers” to transport youngsters with special educational needs.The issue was raised at a meeting of Norfolk County Council’s children’s services committee today (Tuesday) by Labour county councillor Julie Brociek-Coulton, who represents Sewell ward in Norwich.She said: “I was extremely concerned to learn that a child in my division who has special educational needs was taken by Norfolk County Council funded transport to the wrong house, subsequently arrived … [Read more...] about Child with special education needs taken to wrong house then abandoned in garden by council-funded taxi
Hawking feared science, education under threat
Associated Press Published 7:54 PM EDT Oct 15, 2018 London – Stephen Hawking spoke from beyond the grave Monday to warn the world that science and education are under threat around the world. The words of the scientist, who died in March at 76, were broadcast at a London launch event for his final book “Brief Answers To The Big Questions.” Hawking warned that education and science are “in danger now more than ever before.” He cited the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union as part of “a global revolt against experts and that includes scientists.” Acknowledging that science had yet to overcome major challenges for the world – including climate change, overpopulation, species extinction, deforestation and the degradation of the oceans – the physicist still urged young people “to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.” “Try to make sense of what … [Read more...] about Hawking feared science, education under threat
Bình Dương signs MoU on education and training with World Technopolis Association members
Representatives from EIU and South Korea’s Chung Nam National University signed an MoU at the 10th WTA University Presidents’ Forum held last week in Bình Dương. Photo courtesy of the organiserViet Nam News HCM CITY — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration in education and training has been signed by Bình Dương-based Eastern International University (EIU), South Korea’s Chung Nam National University, and 19 universities in Việt Nam and the World Technopolis Association (WTA) community. The MoU was signed at the 10th WTA University Presidents’ Forum as part of the 2018 WTA Summit 2018. The MoU is expected to enhance collaboration in exchanging human resources, and researching and dealing with practical matters in education and training between the universities and WTA members. The signing ceremony was followed by discussions on development strategies in the southern province of Bình … [Read more...] about Bình Dương signs MoU on education and training with World Technopolis Association members