As part of the acquisition, VRLab Academy will power the expansion of Constructor Practice into science education, enhancing its platform that delivers interactive and scalable training, making learning hands-on, repeatable, and accessible anywhere.
The Times Higher Education World Academic Summit made history this October 7–9, 2025, as it convened for the first time in the Middle East at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. This landmark event brought together over 800 leading university presidents, decision-makers, industry leaders, and academics from across the globe to explore the transformative theme: "Universities as agents of change."
Author of the renowned course Fundamentals of Spelling and co-developer of the AI-powered learning program Grafari, Dr. Katharina Leemann has worked for decades with children, adolescents, and adults facing significant spelling challenges. Her course Fundamentals of Spelling — introduced 25 years ago — was a milestone in literacy education and is still widely used today. She has taught across German-speaking Switzerland and lectured at the Zurich University of Special Education. Although now retired, she continues to be active as an expert and author, contributing her expertise to the development of Grafari.
AI in education faces the risk of becoming an "answer engine." Instead of encouraging students to reflect, many tools provide ready-made solutions, solving math problems, writing essays, or generating code with a single prompt. This shortcut may appear convenient, but it undermines genuine learning and leaves students unprepared for future problem-solving.
Ensure your workforce certification programs are audit-ready with this 7-step compliance checklist. Use digital proctoring, real-time oversight, and automated reporting to meet WIOA, GDPR, and accessibility standards.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid transformation. Guided by the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, the Kingdom is reimagining its future—building a diversified economy, nurturing innovation, and preparing a highly skilled workforce. At the center of this vision lies education: empowering people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in tomorrow's economy.
