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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anatomy of Excellence: 50 UI first-class law graduates share success stories

Fifty first-class law graduates from the University of Ibadan reflect on their academic journeys and the factors influencing their success.

Feb 28 • 03:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The goal is to continue educating myself': graduates from Guayaquil celebrate graduations marking the end of their school stage

In Guayaquil, 83 students graduated from Colegio Javier, marking a significant milestone in their academic lives.

Feb 27 • 17:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Medical School Bill for 15 Years of Service Passes Welfare Committee

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

Feb 27 • 10:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Technical School: 234 Graduates Become Full-Time Employees, Including Students from Hokkaido

A graduation ceremony for the Toyota Technical School in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, celebrated 234 students becoming full-time employees of Toyota, with additional recognition for students from Hokkaido.

Feb 27 • 09:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

50 bag first-class as OAUSTECH graduates 1,452 students

The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology is set to graduate 1,452 students, with 50 earning first-class honours during its ninth convocation ceremony.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Graduation Rate of Gifted High School Students Entering Medical School at 2%? Investigation Shows 16%

A recent report shows that 16% of graduates from gifted high schools pursue a career in the medical field, disputing the government's claim of a mere 2% entry rate for medical schools.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Student loans hope after Martin Lewis slams 'horrible' decision for graduates

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans, which has stirred controversy among graduates and politicians alike.

Feb 25 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam on graduates, say angry MPs

Labour MPs in the UK have condemned the student loan system as a scam, urging for changes due to the rising debt burden on graduates.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The court started to hear a case regarding the 10 points added to the final exams for graduates

A court in Lithuania is examining a case concerning the recent decision to add 10 points to graduates' final exam scores, a move criticized by opposition parties as demotivating to diligent students.

Feb 25 • 08:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kela support that many do not realize to apply for – the benefit is greatest for those with low income and a lot of debt

A little-known financial support from Kela is underutilized by recent graduates, offering significant benefits for those with low incomes and high debt.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The problem is not a new tax on owner-occupied housing. It is that half of Copenhagen's housing market is closed and nepotistic

The article discusses the challenges faced by young graduates in Copenhagen's housing market, highlighting issues of accessibility and nepotism rather than merely taxation.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HSJosé graduates 23 new specialists and surpasses the mark of 315 doctors trained in the institution's medical residency program

The Hospital São José in Criciúma celebrated the graduation of 23 new specialists from its medical residency program, marking a milestone of 318 trained doctors in total.

Feb 23 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If you have a degree from these colleges... you might lose your job!

A recent warning highlights that degrees from certain universities deemed fake by the UGC could jeopardize employment for graduates.

Feb 23 • 13:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

We mapped out how much the Vantaa tram is currently employing people – fresh engineer Eetu Vento, 24, is one of the lucky ones

The construction of the Vantaa tram is providing job opportunities for local residents, including fresh engineer Eetu Vento, who secured a role close to home amid challenging employment conditions for recent graduates.

Feb 23 • 10:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Cyber University Successfully Holds 22nd Graduation Ceremony

Korea Cyber University celebrated its 22nd graduation ceremony at Korea University on the 21st, awarding degrees to 2,764 graduates and recognizing top-performing students with various awards.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Professor G-Dragon’ delivers a congratulatory message at KAIST graduation saying, 'It's okay to be wrong'

G-Dragon, a singer and visiting professor at KAIST, encouraged graduates with a message of acceptance of mistakes and perseverance during the graduation ceremony.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Self-service checkouts and increased automation exacerbate the problem

The chairman of the Electricians' Teachers' Association in Iceland emphasizes the urgent need to double the number of electrical graduates to meet soaring demand and address a significant skills shortage exacerbated by automation in the sector.

Feb 22 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Key update on Plan B student loans as minister 'sees issue'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has acknowledged the widespread concerns about Plan B student loans and indicated a willingness to review the system without committing to specific reforms.

Feb 22 • 11:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany: 1.9 million university graduates face the specter of poverty

1.9 million university graduates in Germany are projected to face poverty by 2025, highlighting a disconnect between educational attainment and job opportunities.

Feb 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myongji University Holds ‘2025 Spring Degree Ceremony for Graduate and Undergraduate Students’

Myongji University celebrated its 2025 spring degree ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students from February 10 to February 11, 2025, recognizing the achievements of new graduates.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samuel Libânio Hospital Complex graduates dozens of resident doctors

The Samuel Libânio Hospital Complex celebrates the graduation of numerous resident doctors, highlighting the excellence of its training program.

Feb 19 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nearly 20% fewer lower socio-economic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job ready scheme

The enrolment of lower socio-economic students in law programs has significantly declined due to the negative effects of the Job Ready Graduates scheme introduced by the Morrison government.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Caleb University graduates 1,924 students at 15th convocation

Caleb University in Nigeria graduated 1,924 students during its 15th Convocation Ceremony, emphasizing academic excellence and a vision for producing innovative graduates.

Feb 19 • 11:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Job Search as a Graduate: Studied, Motivated, Unemployed

Many recent graduates in Germany are struggling to find work despite their qualifications and motivation, facing unexpected job losses and a challenging job market.

Feb 18 • 18:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Britons living in Europe face repayment hikes amid Reeves student loans row

UK graduates residing in Europe are set to experience significant increases in their student loan repayments starting in April, stirring controversy amid ongoing debates surrounding student debt reform.

Feb 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Graduates of Late Learners, Time Travel through AI

The graduation ceremony of the lifelong school 'Nulpureum School' featured a unique use of AI to transform graduates' current photos into youthful versions of themselves, highlighting their passion for learning.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Career Opportunities Breaking Stereotypes: VDU Agriculture Academy Invites to Explore the Modern Agro Sector

The VDU Agriculture Academy is hosting an event to discuss breaking stereotypes in the agro-sector and exploring modern career opportunities for students and graduates.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Student loans show that difficult decisions will only worsen in the United Kingdom

The UK faces increasingly challenging structural issues regarding student loans, with graduates often leaving university buried in significant debt.

Feb 18 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFRR offers 76 vacancies for graduates seeking new qualifications; see how to register

The Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) is offering 76 vacancies for graduates wishing to pursue new degrees, with applications open until February 22.

Feb 17 • 14:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How to Get a Job in Parliament, Multiple Recruitment for Graduates!

The article discusses job opportunities in the Indian Parliament for graduates, detailing the application process and available positions.

Feb 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RBI announces bumper recruitment; postings will be in these 17 cities... Graduates can apply!

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 650 Assistant positions, providing a significant opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector.

Feb 17 • 07:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Poly graduates urge Tinubu to end HND/BSc dichotomy

Graduates from Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti are urging Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to abolish the distinction between Higher National Diploma and Bachelor of Science degrees, promoting full degree-awarding status for polytechnics.

Feb 17 • 02:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Quota limits stall MDCN induction for 44 Unilorin doctors

Forty-four medical graduates from the University of Ilorin are unable to be inducted into the medical profession due to exceeding established quota limits.

Feb 17 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense to Assign 'Generals' Personnel Management Responsibilities to Civil Servants

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has decided to transfer responsibilities for personnel management of generals, traditionally held by Army Academy graduates, to civil servants.

Feb 17 • 01:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Who are better vocational schools for: dual education graduates have higher salaries, skilled craftsmen also earn well

Graduates of vocational schools in Slovakia, particularly those from dual education programs, are earning higher salaries and face a high demand in the job market.

Feb 16 • 15:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rica Graduates Earn Employers' Praise As They Root for Sharper Focus On Job-Ready Skills

Recent graduates from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) are receiving positive feedback from employers, emphasizing the importance of job-ready skills in their training.

Feb 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools

Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.

Feb 16 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Quotas increase access to medicine, but do not guarantee a spot in residency, says study

A study indicates that affirmative action policies in Brazil have improved access to medical education but have not succeeded in ensuring residency placements for graduates from quota programs.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Eighteen graduates ready for visits

Eighteen graduates have completed their studies and are prepared for their upcoming visits.

Feb 15 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Graduating Class of Otto Falckenberg School: Is that all?

The article discusses the current concerns of graduates from the Otto Falckenberg School in Munich, reflecting on the influence of Joachim Meyerhoff's autobiographical novel 'Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke'.

Feb 15 • 11:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Inside the struggles of Nigeria’s jobless first-class graduates

Many first-class graduates in Nigeria experience frustration and disappointment as their academic achievements do not guarantee employment opportunities.

Feb 15 • 00:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Never more graduates from Bifröst University

Bifröst University has reached a record number of graduates, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

Feb 14 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A very measured Ayuso talks about a Madrid healthcare system that surpasses Stockholm's, to try to keep MIR graduates in the region

Isabel Díaz Ayuso promotes Madrid's healthcare as superior in an attempt to retain recent medical graduates amidst ongoing tensions with the national health ministry.

Feb 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Education at Universities: How Graduates Become Fit for the AI World

Universities must adapt their teaching methods to prepare graduates for a job market increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, or face a decrease in the value of their degrees.

Feb 13 • 10:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sahmyook University Holds 2025 Graduation Ceremony... 1,085 Students Start Anew

Sahmyook University celebrated its 2025 graduation ceremony, where 1,085 graduates received their degrees, including international students and awards for top achievers.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consumer Electronics Giant Nojima Raises Starting Salary to 400,000 Yen for Exceptional Part-Time Workers

Nojima has announced a significant increase in starting salaries for new graduates, raising it to a maximum of 400,000 yen for those with exceptional part-time experience.

Feb 12 • 06:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Enhancement of Cooperation between Cyprus' Maritime Deputy Ministry and MMA

The graduation ceremony of Commercial Shipping officers at the Mediterranean Maritime Academy was attended by Cyprus' Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimaree, who congratulated the graduates and emphasized the importance of maritime education.

Feb 12 • 06:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSE, COREN induct 381 OOU engineering graduates

The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University urged new engineering graduates to uphold integrity and innovate for the future of Nigeria during their induction ceremony.

Feb 11 • 02:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis declares 'breach of natural justice' over Plan 2 loan changes

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds, arguing it unfairly impacts graduates by increasing their repayment amounts.

Feb 9 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Studying Medicine is an Expensive Dream for Graduates: What a Medical Aspirant Must Have

The article discusses the financial burdens faced by aspiring medical students like Isabella Suárez in Ecuador due to limited access to affordable public education.

Feb 9 • 11:56 UTC

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