11-May-2026 How short-form videos may aid teaching small engine maintenance University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Small engine maintenance and repair is a topic many agricultural educators are expected to teach. Yet, it remains one of the least emphasized subjects at the post-secondary level. Researchers with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas set out to examine instructional strategies to enhance learning quality in small-engine coursework with short-form video self-reflection.
6-May-2026 Public education will be critical as provinces roll out new cervical cancer screening method, researchers say McGill University As Canada moves to modernize cervical cancer screening, a new study suggests most women do not yet understand or trust the shift from the Pap test to human papillomavirus (HPV) based screening. The national survey, published in Current Oncology, examined women’s preferences for cervical screening – including how they want to be screened and how they want information communicated – as Canada transitions from Pap tests to HPV testing. Journal Current Oncology
6-May-2026 A study on intergenerational coexistence at the university helps dismantle stereotypes associated with ageism Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona wo researchers from the Department of Humanities at Pompeu Fabra University have analysed the experiences of older students in an intergenerational lifelong learning programme at UPF. The study helps dismantle stereotypes associated with age and ageism: the older students’ accounts demonstrate that ageing cannot be confined to stories of decline or success, but is continuously shaped by shifting social, emotional and academic circumstances. The research highlights a range of challenges and opportunities linked to intergenerational coexistence within the classroom and shows how this practice fosters the exchange of experiences and enriches academic debate. It also proves that older students contribute knowledge, diverse life experiences and a high level of motivation for learning, factors which also benefit their younger peers and the broader university community. Journal Educational Gerontology Funder Ministerio de Ciencia, European Regional Development Fund
17-Apr-2026 Why some rural communities suffer more from environmental disasters KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Environmental disasters affect both urban and rural communities, but rural communities suffer more severely. In a study in a rural community in Odisha, India, examining everyday factors such as income, housing, education, and access to basic services, the authors show how rural communities are exposed to the dangers of cyclones and how targeted actions can help communities recover faster and become more resilient. Journal Journal of Safety Science and Resilience Funder Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
16-Apr-2026 Voluntarily disclosing incarceration may help job prospects, University of Houston study shows University of Houston New research led by the University of Houston suggests that formerly incarcerated people are more likely to receive job search assistance if they voluntarily disclose their past while highlighting accomplishments earned during their sentence. Journal Journal of Applied Psychology
10-Apr-2026 Korea University College of Medicine successfully hosts the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference Korea University College of Medicine Korea University College of Medicine (Dean: Sung Bom Pyun) successfully held the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference from December 19 to December 20, 2025 at the First Medical Building of Korea University College of Medicine.
4-Apr-2026 SMILE research team publishes findings on inclusive lifelong learning in the International Journal of Educational Development ECNU Review of Education In the context of the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and growing global attention to educational equity, translating UNESCO's normative frameworks for lifelong learning into institutional practices that genuinely benefit marginalized adult learners has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges in international education research. Despite widespread policy commitments, marginalized adult populations continue to face formidable barriers in practice. The persistent gap between normative aspiration and institutional reality urgently demands systematic empirical investigation. Journal International Journal of Educational Development
4-Apr-2026 SMILE research team publishes climate change education research findings in Climate Risk Management ECNU Review of Education Against the backdrop of accelerating climate change and growing concern for educational equity, the systematic examination of rural–urban disparities in climate change education and their environmental justice implications remains critically underexplored. Understanding the scale of these gaps, the mechanisms that sustain them, and the policy pathways to address them has become an urgent priority for both climate action and educational reform. Journal Climate Risk Management
31-Mar-2026 Pathways to a greener Africa: education, jobs, and renewables shape carbon future Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A significant study reveals that while renewable energy adoption, increased employment, and rising net national income can effectively reduce carbon emissions across Africa, the relationship between education and carbon output is nuanced. Examining data from 32 African nations over nearly two decades, this research offers crucial insights for policymakers aiming to steer the continent towards carbon neutrality and sustainable development. As global efforts intensify to combat climate change, understanding the specific drivers of carbon emissions in diverse regions becomes paramount. Journal Carbon Research
