Alex Nahornyi

Alex Nahornyi is a press consultant and education journalist based in Silistra, Bulgaria. He covers global higher education policy, international student mobility, and the impact of technology on learning for 3LNews. His reporting draws on primary sources across Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a focus on how policy decisions shape real outcomes for students and institutions.

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Social-Emotional Learning Significantly Boosts Academic Achievement

New Yale research shows SEL programs significantly boost academic achievement, with year-long programs doubling impact in literacy and math.

Adult Learning Theory: How Understanding Andragogy Transforms Workplace Training

Learn how adult learning theory enhances workplace training by aligning with adults' needs for relevance, autonomy, experience, and real-world application.

What Is Blended Learning? A Comprehensive Guide to Modern, Flexible Education

Discover what blended learning is, its benefits, models, and best practices for creating flexible, high-impact education and training programs.

Cognitive Load Theory Explained: How Smart Instructional Design Reduces Mental Overload and Boosts Learning Performance

Learn how Cognitive Load Theory improves e-learning by reducing mental overload, boosting retention, and creating structured, learner-friendly instructional design.

ADDIE Model: A Timeless Framework Powering Modern Learning Innovation

Explore how the ADDIE model remains a powerful, adaptable instructional design framework for modern workplace learning in 2025.

Why Universities Need AI Sovereignty to Protect Free Thought in the Age of Intelligent Machines

Universities must develop AI sovereignty—combining independent infrastructure, literacy and governance—to protect academic freedom from biased and politically influenced AI models.

Cameroon Resumes PhD Programmes as President Biya Promises Deep Overhaul of Higher Education

Cameroon resumes PhD programmes as President Biya unveils major reforms to strengthen university infrastructure, research quality and academic opportunities.

Why Breaking Up With EdTech Vendors Is Becoming a Major Data Privacy Crisis for U.S. Schools

School districts face growing risks when ending edtech contracts as vendors delay data deletion, raising major concerns about student privacy compliance.

How AI Is Rapidly Reshaping Indian Higher Education and Creating Future-Ready Campuses

AI is transforming Indian higher education through personalised learning, digital campuses, industry collaboration and ethical innovation, shaping future-ready institutions.

Nigeria’s NUC Approves 13 Cutting-Edge University Programmes to Boost Innovation, Energy Efficiency, and Global Competitiveness

Nigeria’s NUC approves 13 innovative university programmes, including AI, nuclear engineering, and Islamic finance, to strengthen national competitiveness.

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