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World

Beijing's Rise: The Creepy Success of China's Bureaucrats

The article analyzes China's rise as a global innovation leader, attributing it to a blend of government planning, a unique reward system for bureaucrats, and a strong emphasis on engineering education.

Feb 27 • 18:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Xejet Signs MOU With Uniabuja to Float Aerospace Centre

XEJet Limited and the University of Abuja have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the XEJet Centre for Aerospace & Space Engineering in Nigeria.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Zulum approves N12.9bn aeronautics scholarship for 54 Borno students

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved a N12.9 billion scholarship for 54 students to study aeronautics and engineering at Isaac Balami University.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The head of the largest school in Lithuania: education cannot just be about hunting for top scores

D. Žvirdauskas, head of KTU Engineering Lyceum and the Lithuanian School Leaders Association, emphasizes that education should not solely focus on achieving high scores.

Feb 19 • 10:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Plaenge Program Encourages a Career in Civil Engineering

The Plaenge Young Apprentice Program aims to connect high school and early college students with practical experiences in civil engineering to foster interest in the field.

Feb 18 • 19:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Embrace digital transformation, don urges engineers

Christianah Ijagbemi, a professor from Nigeria, advocates for the integration of digital skills within the engineering field to foster sustainable practices during an event in Abeokuta.

Feb 16 • 16:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

RTU Rēzekne Academy Promotes Primary School Students' Interest in Engineering Sciences

RTU Rēzekne Academy is conducting engineering science sessions for primary school students, aiming to spark their interest in the field.

Feb 16 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

5 million is just the beginning: TalTech established the Engineering Foundation

TalTech University in Estonia has established an Engineering Foundation to enhance the competitiveness of Estonia's economy and societal resilience, with an initial investment of five million euros.

Feb 16 • 06:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. It is unreasonable to deport a soon-to-be engineer to Mongolia

A letter highlighting the distress of a 21-year-old engineering student facing deportation from Sweden after living there for over six years.

Feb 15 • 21:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan Polytechnic backtracks on program move for current students

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has decided that current students in the electronic systems engineering technology program will not need to relocate to Regina and can continue their studies in Saskatoon.

Feb 14 • 00:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Giant Goldberg Machine Built During Engineering Week and Peeking Behind the Curtain of Major Vocational Education Reform

Tallinna Ehituskool is hosting its second Engineering Week to engage students with engineering by showcasing its practical and creative aspects.

Feb 13 • 07:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan Polytechnic students feeling ‘blindsided’ as program moves cities

Students in Saskatchewan Polytechnic's electronic systems engineering technology program are upset about the relocation of their program from Saskatoon to Regina, which would require them to move or withdraw.

Feb 13 • 00:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A powerful Goldberg machine was created at the Tallinn Construction School

During Engineering Week, nine teams at the Tallinn Construction School built a device that triggers a domino effect system using improvised materials.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec announces $350M modernization of Polytechnique

Quebec has unveiled a $350-million modernization project for Polytechnique Montréal, aiming to enhance its engineering capabilities and student capacity.

Feb 11 • 01:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ABUAD, airline partner on training engineering students

United Nigeria Airlines has partnered with Afe Babalola University to provide industrial training for its engineering students.

Feb 10 • 01:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NABTEB: Construction, engineering lead pass rates as business trades lag

The NABTEB results show that construction and engineering trades outperformed business trades in the November/December 2025 examinations in Nigeria.

Feb 10 • 00:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New higher education strategy 2027-35 anticipates the creation of 900 additional study places

Estonia's upcoming higher education strategy for 2027-35 plans to establish 900 new study places, focusing on teacher training, engineering, and healthcare fields.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

GATE exam starts today, pay attention to these points, check the details

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exams conducted by IIT Guwahati starts today and will run until February 15 across various locations in India, providing an essential opportunity for engineering and science students to pursue higher education.

Feb 7 • 05:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New search engine: How difficult is it to get into business academy and fields like cosmetology, electrical engineering, or dental assistant

The article discusses the opening of new online applications for vocational schools in Slovakia, highlighting regional interest in quality education beyond the capital, Bratislava.

Feb 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Competition to find a board member for 'Jelgava Water'; salary 4466 euros

The Jelgava municipality has announced a candidate selection for the board member position at SIA 'Jelgava Water' due to the expiration of the current board member's mandate, requiring candidates to have higher education in engineering sciences and at least three years of professional experience in the field.

Feb 6 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Introducing the National Researcher System... We must respect science and technology

President Yoon announced the introduction of a 'National Researcher' system to honor and support lifelong researchers during an event with top science and engineering students.

Feb 5 • 02:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The state will fund engineering and nursing vocational studies more, and arts and business less

The government has approved an initial plan for two years of state-funded vocational training slots, prioritizing engineering and nursing over arts and business studies.

Feb 4 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Another IIT Student Commits Suicide by Jumping from Hostel Roof

A second-year civil engineering student at IIT Bombay, Naman Agarwal, reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the roof of hostel number 4, marking another tragic case linked to the institute in recent weeks.

Feb 4 • 05:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He was considered the father of logistics in Brazil

Antônio Galvão Novaes, a pivotal figure in transportation engineering and logistics in Brazil, was recognized for his significant contributions to the field as a researcher and professor.

Feb 3 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school student passes entrance exam at USP and may become the first engineer in the family in the interior of SP

18-year-old João Gabriel Motta from Adamantina, SP, achieves a place at the prestigious University of São Paulo, potentially becoming the first engineer in his family.

Feb 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When is the registration deadline for the IPN 2026 undergraduate exam? This is the last day to register

The registration process for candidates wishing to enroll in the bachelor's degrees or engineering programs at the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) for the upcoming period from August to January has begun, with a specific deadline for completing the admission exam registration process.

Feb 2 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A ticking time bomb: the CEO of Safran warns about the decline in math levels in France

Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, warns that the decline in mathematics proficiency in France could lead to a shortage of engineers, stressing that not all students should follow the same academic paths.

Jan 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Legionella at FER: Classes Proceed as Planned, No Danger

The presence of Legionella bacteria has been confirmed at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb, but the administration assures that the situation is under control and classes will proceed as scheduled.

Jan 5 • 17:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Legionella bacteria detected at FER, students notified: Here’s what will happen to classes

Legionella bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires' disease, have been found at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, prompting a notification to students regarding the impact on classes.

Jan 5 • 15:18 UTC

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