CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Concludes Student Exchange with Tohoku Bunkyo University, Establishes a Practical Cultural Exchange Venue for Korean and Japanese Students

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Tohoku Bunkyo University successfully held a student exchange event fostering cultural exchange between Korean and Japanese students.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Deputy Dombrava: There is insufficient monitoring of the activities of citizens from third countries in Latvia

Deputy Dombrava raises concerns over the lack of monitoring regarding foreign students in Latvia, specifically highlighting issues related to students from third-world countries who fail to attend classes.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Deputy Dombrava: There is a lack of immigration monitoring in Latvia

Latvian Deputy Dombrava highlights deficiencies in immigration monitoring, particularly regarding foreign students who often fail to attend classes after obtaining residence permits.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Experts Warn Digital Divide Is Crushing a Generation's Dreams and Locking the Country in Poverty

Experts highlight the alarming digital divide in Liberia that leaves students unprepared for future job markets and reliant on foreign technology professionals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: A critically important skill is disappearing from Finland

Finland is becoming increasingly linguistically challenged, as evidenced by a significant drop in students enrolling in foreign language exams compared to previous years.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language

The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Student Fair Brings Together Foreign Universities to Help Those Who Want to Study Abroad

The Student Fair aims to connect Brazilian students with foreign universities, facilitating opportunities for higher education abroad.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of Education is requested to approve recommendations for the admission of foreign students to studies in Lithuania

A Lithuanian politician emphasizes the need for stricter regulations on foreign students working while studying, leading to recommendations for quality assurance in admission processes.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite efforts to prevent regional decline, only 26% of foreign students at vocational high schools enter the country due to visa refusals

Only 26% of foreign students accepted into South Korean vocational high schools last year were able to enter the country due to visa rejections, raising concerns over student recruitment initiatives.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Straight Talk from Teachers about Foreign Language Students: "No Chance of Survival"

Teachers express serious concerns about the challenges faced by foreign language students in Finnish schools, highlighting their struggles due to inadequate support.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bankruptcy threatens Peter Vesterbacka's education company - foreign students are responsible for themselves in Finland

Foreign students brought to Finland by the education company Finest Future are responsible for their own studies amidst the company's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere introduces new tuition fees for foreign students โ€“ the most expensive degree exceeds 100,000 euros

Tampere has announced new tuition fees for foreign students attending vocational schools and high schools starting next fall, with the most expensive program costing over 100,000 euros.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A collapse in the number of schoolchildren is coming โ€“ This is the effect it will have on basic education

In Finland, a significant decrease in the number of basic school students is projected by the 2030s, which will require a reevaluation of education organization amidst a growing percentage of students with foreign backgrounds.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unique entrance exam for foreign students sees double the applicants as Osaka Prefecture urgently increases budget eightfold

The number of applicants for Osaka Prefecture's special entrance exam for foreign students doubled this spring, prompting a significant budget increase to address the surge in enrollment.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Peter Vesterbacka's education company is being sought for bankruptcy

Peter Vesterbacka's company, Finest Future, known for its educational programs for foreign students, is facing bankruptcy due to financial difficulties and has been filed for insolvency by Ilmarinen insurance company.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Evidence of American Responsibility for the Attack

Foreign media reports have released evidence suggesting that an American missile struck a girls' school in Iran, resulting in numerous casualties among students.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Stricter Requirements for Accepting Foreigners at Latvian Universities

Latvian universities have seen a significant increase in foreign student enrollment, raising concerns about their true intentions, prompting calls for stricter admission requirements.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Agencies: Train traffic between China and North Korea resumes after six years

Train services between China and North Korea have resumed after a six-year hiatus, initially allowing only foreign workers and students in North Korea to travel.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solutions for the Population Cliff Era: International Students are the Answer... Sejong University Hosts '7th ISF'

Sejong University is set to host the '7th ISF Spring 2026 International Student Career Fair & Startup Forum' to foster collaboration between universities and industries for nurturing foreign students as key talents amid South Korea's population crisis.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Reduce Foreign Students' Working Hours by Half

Lithuanian officials are proposing to reduce the maximum working hours for foreign students from 40 to 20 hours per week as part of legislation aimed at strengthening control over their employment.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Foreign students wishing to integrate in Lithuania can apply for state scholarships

The Lithuanian Ministry of Education is offering scholarships to foreign students to encourage their integration into the Lithuanian labor market and improve their Lithuanian language skills.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"I still don't know what career to study?": National and foreign universities will advise young people in Ecuador

An event named 'Ecuador The U for You Experience' will provide guidance to students and parents in Ecuador regarding academic opportunities both locally and internationally.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

British universities test foreign students' language skills with Duolingo

Increasing numbers of British universities are using the Duolingo app to assess the language skills of foreign students, according to Financial Times.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samyook University Receives Full Certification in Education Internationalization Competency for 'Degree and Language Study' Programs

Samyook University has achieved full certification in both degree and language study programs under the '2025 Education Internationalization Competency Certification System' evaluated by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice in South Korea.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor: The idea of war with Russia is not entirely foreign to Finnish students

A recent university event focused on how education and research continue amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the impact on students and institutions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Japanese Department holds โ€˜3rd Overseas Department Meetingโ€™ in the Kansai region of Japan

The Japanese Department of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies successfully held its โ€˜3rd Overseas Department Meetingโ€™ in the Kansai region, Japan, facilitating meaningful educational exchange and cultural experiences for students.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SOCIETY: A great opportunity for our people: education in Estonia should connect Estonians abroad more closely with their homeland

The article discusses the potential for Estonian education to strengthen ties with the diaspora, estimating that around 25,000 young Estonians abroad could be encouraged to study in Estonia.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry Proposes to Strengthen Universities' Responsibility in Accepting Foreign Students

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science aims to enhance universities' accountability in the admission and study processes of foreign students.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Espoo, several schools have over half of the students speaking foreign languages - now the city is preparing drastic measures

Espoo is considering restructuring school catchment areas to reduce segregation among students of different linguistic backgrounds.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law allowing internship for foreign medical students comes into effect in AC

A new law in Acre, Brazil, permits foreign medical students to undertake internships in state-run healthcare facilities following its approval and publication.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kikkoman's Partner is Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Drawing Out 'Deliciousness' through Linguistics

Kikkoman has partnered with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies to explore the relationship between linguistics and food 'deliciousness', initiating a research program for doctoral students.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees

The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30% of students with foreign roots: A moment of coexistence during lunchtime at a prefectural high school

At Ishige Shihรด High School in Ibaraki Prefecture, around 30% of students come from foreign backgrounds, showcasing a rich cultural diversity during lunchtime activities that include traditional foods from various countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Closing the Educational Gap

Spain is succeeding in reducing school dropout rates among its youth, but challenges remain for foreign students who are dropping out at significantly higher rates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The educational distance between Spanish and foreign students skyrockets in four years

The educational gap between Spanish students and foreign students has sharply increased over the past four years, with foreign youth showing significantly higher dropout rates.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law Authorizing Internships for Students from Foreign Universities in Acre Hospitals is Sanctioned

The governor of Acre has sanctioned a law allowing medical students from foreign universities to intern at local hospitals, aiming to improve public health and address the demand for healthcare professionals in the region.

Feb 13 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Stole personal data from his university and defrauded incoming students for more than 65 thousand dollars

A 32-year-old student was sentenced for stealing personal data from foreign students at Lancaster University and defrauding them of over $65,000.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the United States: seeking to limit foreign and out-of-state students in Florida

A proposed bill in Florida aims to restrict enrollment for foreign and out-of-state students in public universities, prioritizing access for Florida residents.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Your passport to the future: A complete guide to studying abroad from Brazil

Studying at a foreign university offers students the opportunity to experience new cultures and establish a global network, but it requires proper planning and selection of the right institution.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sweden opens applications for foreign professionalsโ€™ scholarship

The Swedish government has announced the opening of applications for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2026, aimed at international students pursuing masterโ€™s degrees.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Language teachers concerned about the focus on English in language choices

The Finnish Association of Language Teachers expresses concern over the increasing focus on English in students' language choices, leading to a decline in the popularity of other foreign languages.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneur's Handbook: KSeF with issues * car registration without an invoice * what about paper invoices * correction of declarations and penalties * contributions for foreign students * a new kind of discrimination

The article discusses various issues entrepreneurs face in Poland regarding invoicing and government regulations, including problems with the KSeF electronic invoicing system and the treatment of foreign students.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Knife Attack in Russian Medical College Hostel, 4 Indian Students Injured

A knife attack in a hostel for foreign students in Ufa, Russia, has injured four Indian students and several others.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico praised China and Vietnam before students

Slovak politician Robert Fico highlighted the positive aspects of China and Vietnam during a speech to students.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Students from Modra on Discussion with Fico: Many Words Were Avoidant and Empty

Students from Modra engaged in a discussion with Prime Minister Robert Fico, where he allowed for nearly an hour of questions, responding in a friendlier manner compared to previous meetings, but many felt his answers were evasive.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kebbi releases N714m for foreign studentsโ€™ tuition, upkeep

The Kebbi State Government has allocated N714.98 million for the education and maintenance of indigent students studying abroad to enhance human capital development.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The CIA has inexplicably terminated its 'World Factbook', its edition on 'The State of the World'

The CIA has announced the unexplainable end of the 'World Factbook', a popular resource among journalists, researchers, and students that detailed foreign countries and their economies, armed forces, resources, and societies.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump demands Harvard pay $1 billion in damages

Donald Trump has demanded that Harvard University pay $1 billion in damages following a government prohibition on foreign students attending the prestigious institution.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Students waited for a discussion on foreign policy with members of the government, most of the time Robert Fico spoke (+ video)

Students from various high schools in Bratislava attended a government discussion on foreign policy, where Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke for most of the hour-long event, allowing only three questions from the attendees.

Jan 14 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Croatian students lack skills crucial for the near future

A new study reveals that many Croatian students wish to work from home for foreign companies, but their digital skills do not meet the job requirements needed for such roles.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:24 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.