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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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‘It seems almost like a dream’: says young woman accepted into medicine at two federal universities in Tocantins

21-year-old Cecília Leite expresses her joy at being accepted into medical school at two federal universities in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman approved in medicine at two federal universities and mother gets emotional: 'It has always been in the blood'

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old student, celebrated her acceptance into two medical programs in Brazil, fulfilling a lifelong dream and exciting her mother.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative technicians of federal universities in Pará go on strike

Administrative technicians across three federal universities in Pará, Brazil, have initiated an indefinite strike as part of a national movement aiming to enforce agreements with the federal government.

Feb 24 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ denies government's request and keeps law prohibiting racial quotas in SC universities suspended

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.

Feb 20 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC revokes the notice allowing the creation of new medical courses

The Brazilian federal government has revoked a notice that previously allowed the establishment of new medical courses at private universities.

Feb 11 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves the creation of federal universities of Sports and Indigenous Studies

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved the creation of two new federal universities: one focused on sports and the other on Indigenous studies, with the plans now moving to the Senate for further consideration.

Feb 11 • 02:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufes Medical Course in Alegre May Be Authorized as Early as February, Says Education Minister

The Minister of Education announced that the medical course at Ufes in Alegre may receive authorization by February, aiming to expand medical education in federal universities.

Feb 10 • 20:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG implements renegotiated ASUU agreement, pays 40% allowance increase

The Nigerian Federal Government has begun the implementation of a 40% salary increase for university academic staff as part of a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Feb 10 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After errors in registrations and a court decision, Ufac annuls the 1st call and waiting list for bachelor's degrees

The Federal University of Acre (Ufac) has annulled its first call and waiting list for bachelor's courses due to registration errors and a court ruling.

Feb 9 • 21:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG begins implementation of 40% ASUU pay deal, orders nationwide compliance

The Nigerian Federal Government has started implementing a 40% pay increase for the Academic Staff Union of Universities as part of a renegotiated welfare agreement.

Feb 9 • 20:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG to kickstart solar project in new Oyo varsity

The Nigerian Federal Government is set to initiate a one-megawatt solar electrification project at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Oyo State, aimed at enhancing sustainable energy access in universities.

Feb 9 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Twin sisters are approved in 1st place in different courses and federal universities: 'Reflects our relationship'

Twin sisters from Paraíba, Maria Júlia and Maria Isabel, achieved the top scores in different federal universities and are set to pursue different career paths.

Feb 7 • 10:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun college of education unveils 29 independent degree programmes

The Federal College of Education in Abeokuta has launched its own independent degree programmes, ending its previous affiliations with other universities, now offering a total of 29 approved degree courses.

Feb 6 • 19:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Activist Supporting Gaza: American Reveals Details of His Judicial Victory Against His University and the Israeli Lobby

An American activist, who gained popularity for criticizing Israeli practices in Gaza on TikTok, achieved a federal court victory against Ohio State University, addressing issues of free speech in U.S. universities.

Feb 6 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Affirmative actions for postgraduate studies promote diversity, but challenge federal institutions

New federal law mandates affirmative action measures for postgraduate programs in federal universities, aiming to enhance diversity and reduce historical disparities.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Universities slash 9,000+ positions in 2025 as Trump targets federal funding and foreign students: report

A report reveals that over 9,000 jobs have been cut in the higher education sector in 2025, attributed to policies under President Trump affecting federal funding and foreign student enrollment.

Jan 8 • 12:00 UTC

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