In Switzerland, the share of women with a higher education degree has tripled since 1999. A new study conducted at the University of Zurich now shows how this trend is changing the marriage market. The majority of highly educated women still find partners, while men increasingly adjust to the new educational landscape. However, traditional income disparities within couples remain remarkably persistent.

Survey of 1,426 administrators in Guangxi finds positive attitudes toward digital technologies but weaker practical capability, and identifies four distinct digital leadership profiles

A new study argues that artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of human capital theory and the economics of education. It introduces "Intelligence Surplus" as a new analytical framework, proposing that education's role is shifting from building individual productivity to creating the intelligent infrastructure needed for human judgment, meaning-making, and responsible action in human-AI societies.

Research suggests that combining accessible technology with mentoring and personalised learning could provide a flexible approach to professional development in resource-constrained education systems.

University of Phoenix researchers have published a new peer-reviewed study examining how stress, self-regulation, resilience, belonging, psychological safety and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) interact in the experiences of non-traditional online students. The article, “Designing for Persistence in Online Higher Education: A Trauma-Informed, GenAI-Integrated Model for Non-Traditional Learners,” was published July 15, 2026, in Innovative Higher Education. The research was conducted by fellows and scholars affiliated with the University’s Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR): Melinda Kulick, EdD; Jessica Sylvester, EdD; Chunfu Cheng, EdD; Christina Bergren, PhD; and Jim Croushore, EdD. The descriptive phenomenological study of 45 online undergraduates found that trauma-related regulatory strain intensified cognitive demands associated with course navigation, pacing expectations and limited instructional presence. Participants described belonging and psychological safety as supporting engagement, while GenAI could provide short-term cognitive relief and help students initiate tasks during periods of overwhelm. Participants also raised concerns about AI dependency and unclear ethical boundaries. The study introduces the Trauma-Informed AI Persistence (TIAIP) Model, which connects trauma-informed pedagogy, digital course architecture, and guided GenAI use.

A new randomized study found that children who participated in a community-based intervention targeting sugary drinks had greater improvements in BMI measures over 12 months compared with children in comparison sites. The intervention consisted of interactive activities, health education, and youth engagement to promote healthier beverage choices.