AI in Higher Ed: The University of Manchester is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot access for its full community, aiming to close the AI skills gap as employers expect graduates to use these tools confidently. University Status & Research: India’s NCERT has been granted “deemed university” status, with the Education Ministry saying it must expand research and doctoral programs—raising autonomy questions among experts. Student Pathways & Stress: A UK survey finds most young people and parents would favor apprenticeships over university, while an opinion piece argues A-level results day pressure is still crushing students and families. Health & Safety in Schools: Parents in Australia protested a planned fire ant treatment at a school, demanding clearer answers on exposure and long-term effects. Campus-to-Workforce Pipelines: Samsung is hosting career events at Texas A&M, UIUC, and UW-Madison to recruit for semiconductor roles. Public Health Research: Studies highlight risks tied to vaping during pregnancy/bed-sharing and link severe COVID-19 to reactivation of dormant viruses. Education Tech for Patients: A UAB startup is building a digital guide to help patients follow radiation safety precautions after radiopharmaceutical therapy. STEM & Learning: K-State is inviting the public to western Kansas research-extension field days to see locally tested agricultural work firsthand.