# Education Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-10-08 12:30 UTC

> **Category:** Education  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-10-08 12:30 UTC (2026-10-08T12:30:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-08-12-30/non_crypto/education  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-08-12-30/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 20
- **Total Impressions:** 24.6K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 12
- **Bearish / Negative:** 2
- **Neutral:** 6

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 20, Retweets: 57, Likes: 288, Impressions: 24632


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 11 retweets · 0 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-07T13:37:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2107827629583659213](https://x.com/unisa/status/2107827629583659213)  


> 
> "This is what a milestone looks like. This is what it feels like.
The smiles that could not be hidden, the cheers that filled the room and the moments when it finally sank in - I did it.  To the Class of 2026: this is your moment. Take it in. You earned it. 

One stage."


### Discussion #2 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-07T13:01:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2107818492569223672](https://x.com/unisa/status/2107818492569223672)  


> **Visual Context:** A Unisa “2026 Spring Graduations” congratulatory poster features a graduate in cap and gown and highlights employee Mr Makgoane Paul Mohajane for his Master’s Degree in Communication Science. It lists his dissertation, “Exploring the Rhetorical Use of Social Media in Corporate Communication: An Interpretive Study Using Aristotle’s Ethical Rhetoric Framework During a Crisis in an ODeL Institution,” alongside the message “Define tomorrow.”  

> 
> "Congratulations to our own Unisa employee, Mr Mohajane Makgoane Paul, Manager: Web Services in the Department of Institutional Advancement, on obtaining his Master’s Degree in Communication Science.


His dissertation, titled “Exploring the Rhetorical Use of Social Media in"


### Discussion #3 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 6 retweets · 1 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T05:00:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2108059847446913207](https://x.com/unisa/status/2108059847446913207)  


> 
> "When we asked Mpumelelo Molefe who inspired her to reach this moment, her answer was close to home: her mother. Behind Mpumelelo’s achievement is the inspiration of someone whose influence helped shape her journey -making graduation day a celebration of both how far she has"


### Discussion #4 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-07T17:00:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2107878743599370324](https://x.com/unisa/status/2107878743599370324)  


> 
> "#2026UnisaSpringGrads | Congratulations to Mr Thokolo Lebogo on obtaining a Bachelor of Administration Honours degree from Unisa!

This fount of knowledge continues to position Unisa strongly on the global stage. In 2025 and into 2026, the university has maintained its position"


### Discussion #5 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T09:00:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2108120359144735104](https://x.com/unisa/status/2108120359144735104)  


> **Visual Context:** Unisa celebrates Mr Mlungisi Ngcobo of the Department of Institutional Advancement on earning his Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, alongside the university's 77% undergraduate success rate against its 10-year cohort benchmark.  

> 
> "Congratulations to our own Unisa employee, Mr Mlungisi Ngcobo, from the Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA), on obtaining his Postgraduate
 
Diploma in Public Administration!

Unisa has also recorded an undergraduate success rate of 
77% against its 10-year cohort"


### Discussion #6 by @City_Ekurhuleni
> **Author:** [@City_Ekurhuleni](https://x.com/City_Ekurhuleni)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 7 retweets · 1 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T08:22:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/City_Ekurhuleni/status/2108110803073110220](https://x.com/City_Ekurhuleni/status/2108110803073110220)  


> **Visual Context:** Screenshot of the Department of Basic Education's Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme webpage announcing that applications for 2027 open on 01/10/2026, with new applications closing 31/01/2027 and re-applications for existing/returning bursars closing 30/11/2026. The page displays the South African government coat of arms, the Funza Lushaka logo, and outlines a 9-step application process via the e-services portal (www.eservices.gov.za), noting that first-time applicants must be 30 years or younger to qualify for the teaching bursary.  

> 
> "Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary 2027 Applications Now Open
 
The Department of Education is encouranging more people to apply for this Bursary to be trained as Teachers.

Closing date for new applicants: 31 January 2027 and 30 November 2026 for returning bursars"


### Discussion #7 by @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL
> **Author:** [@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL](https://x.com/ARYNEWSOFFICIAL)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:05:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ARYNEWSOFFICIAL/status/2108166815633522948](https://x.com/ARYNEWSOFFICIAL/status/2108166815633522948)  


> 
> "Education is much better in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sharjeel Inam Memon

#ARYNews"


### Discussion #8 by @DavidVance
> **Author:** [@DavidVance](https://x.com/DavidVance)  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 14 retweets · 13 comments · 975 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:05:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DavidVance/status/2108166988447244300](https://x.com/DavidVance/status/2108166988447244300)  


> 
> "Only by burning schools can French students get the necessary investment in schools they need. Right?"


### Discussion #9 by @Mingsoong0504
> **Author:** [@Mingsoong0504](https://x.com/Mingsoong0504)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 661 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T11:55:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mingsoong0504/status/2108164472007487552](https://x.com/Mingsoong0504/status/2108164472007487552)  


> 
> "Ttu's Jinju University handshaking with Lin and Gawayi"


### Discussion #10 by @only1princepaul
> **Author:** [@only1princepaul](https://x.com/only1princepaul)  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 569 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T11:27:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/only1princepaul/status/2108157289181880467](https://x.com/only1princepaul/status/2108157289181880467)  


> 
> "Learn"


### Discussion #11 by @unisa
> **Author:** [@unisa](https://x.com/unisa)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 511 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T11:00:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unisa/status/2108150540714516528](https://x.com/unisa/status/2108150540714516528)  


> **Visual Context:** A UNISA Graduation Highlights graphic for 2026 Spring Graduations congratulating Ms Nobuhle Mabaso on obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, featuring her holding a diploma in graduation attire.  

> 
> "#2026UnisaSpringGrads | Unisa is a stepping stone to a greater future, opening doors of opportunity for those who strive to transform their lives through education.

Congratulations to Ms Nobuhle Mabaso on obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics!"


### Discussion #12 by @MYBharatHQ
> **Author:** [@MYBharatHQ](https://x.com/MYBharatHQ)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 310 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:02:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MYBharatHQ/status/2108166101389734318](https://x.com/MYBharatHQ/status/2108166101389734318)  


> 
> "Inspired by PM Shri Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat vision, VBYLD is once again ready after two successful editions!

This time, 1.45 crore youth participated in the quiz, setting a new record, which is a testament to the growing participation of youth in building Viksit Bharat."


### Discussion #13 by @HwrMad46237
> **Author:** [@HwrMad46237](https://x.com/HwrMad46237)  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 238 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T11:17:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HwrMad46237/status/2108154736851464264](https://x.com/HwrMad46237/status/2108154736851464264)  


> 
> "Student Im Nayeon understanding the test maker’s intentions and solving the questions through the process of elimination  Hahaha, did no one study?  What do you think I am?!"


### Discussion #14 by @MaamaUganda02
> **Author:** [@MaamaUganda02](https://x.com/MaamaUganda02)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 150 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:31:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MaamaUganda02/status/2108173346194030808](https://x.com/MaamaUganda02/status/2108173346194030808)  


> 
> "Kids of these days are lucky bana. The school I went to wasn’t even remotely close to this."


### Discussion #15 by @Gupta_vijender
> **Author:** [@Gupta_vijender](https://x.com/Gupta_vijender)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 136 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:01:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Gupta_vijender/status/2108165885865451934](https://x.com/Gupta_vijender/status/2108165885865451934)  


> **Visual Context:** A large group photo of young people posing inside a formal wood-paneled chamber with a long conference table, two large screens on the walls, Indian flags, and a portrait hanging in the central archway.  

> 
> "A meaningful interaction with students from different institutions and cities at the Delhi Assembly.

Students from various colleges of Delhi University, Navrachana Vidyani Vidyalaya, Vadodara, and Mahatma Gandhi International School, Ahmedabad, joined the Youth Outreach"


### Discussion #16 by @meepheon
> **Author:** [@meepheon](https://x.com/meepheon)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 135 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T10:47:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meepheon/status/2108147305199313311](https://x.com/meepheon/status/2108147305199313311)  


> **Visual Context:** A woman in a red sweater sits at a desk looking at a laptop, with the text 'Study with me' and Korean characters '대학생 백지헌' overlaid.  

> 
> "WELCOME BACK STUDY WITH ME’S #HEALING"


### Discussion #17 by @idkwahatimdoing
> **Author:** [@idkwahatimdoing](https://x.com/idkwahatimdoing)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 68 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:04:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/idkwahatimdoing/status/2108166554043166947](https://x.com/idkwahatimdoing/status/2108166554043166947)  


> 
> "Now how tf did a public school in philly get the funds for Disneyland"


### Discussion #18 by @JuntaGranada
> **Author:** [@JuntaGranada](https://x.com/JuntaGranada)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:00:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JuntaGranada/status/2108165527990653268](https://x.com/JuntaGranada/status/2108165527990653268)  


> 
> "La delegada de 
@EducaAnd
 @MariaJoseBaza
 participa en el encuentro de CEIGE que aborda las salidas profesionales de la Formación Profesional y el valor de la FP Dual para las empresas 
 Conectando talento y necesidades reales del tejido productivo"


### Discussion #19 by @Big_Nutty_
> **Author:** [@Big_Nutty_](https://x.com/Big_Nutty_)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T10:35:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Big_Nutty_/status/2108144322751123888](https://x.com/Big_Nutty_/status/2108144322751123888)  


> 
> "Professor was an hour late and a guy was loudly coughing behind me the whole lecture"


### Discussion #20 by @GillesSadek
> **Author:** [@GillesSadek](https://x.com/GillesSadek)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:00:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GillesSadek/status/2108165690528243918](https://x.com/GillesSadek/status/2108165690528243918)  


> 
> "2nd of 8 sessions in AICP PHILY USA SEMINAR"