Higher Education & Mobility: Aruba’s government study-loan scheme will support 198 students continuing higher education in the Netherlands, with pre-departure workshops on budgeting and mental health. Education & Skills: Nigeria’s NBTE unveiled a standalone National Diploma curriculum in Artificial Intelligence for polytechnics, aiming to strengthen foundational AI knowledge for future industry needs. AI Governance: The EU’s AI transparency rules under the AI Act took effect, requiring clear user notices for AI use and labeling for AI-generated or manipulated content—sparking calls for Canada to move quickly. Academic Integrity: Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigned after a plagiarism row and a new probe into his qualifications and appointments. School-to-Work Pathways: A former Hampshire County Council councillor has retrained as a secondary teacher, showing a growing career-change route into education. Climate-Resilient Farming: In France’s Bas-Rhin, drought-hit farmers are switching to pulses like lentils and chickpeas to cut water use and pesticide reliance. Learning Through Nature: A study across European zoos found education programs can boost visitors’ connection to nature, especially for those starting with lower engagement. Security & Learning Environments: Germany reported a drone with explosives found near Leipzig airport, raising concerns about hybrid threats affecting public safety.