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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

ICU Main Building Registered as National Cultural Property: From Military Facility to 'School of Peace and Reconciliation'

The main building of International Christian University (ICU) in Mitaka, Tokyo, was registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan on February 10.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Duksung Women's University Holds Second Training for Faculty of National University of Battambang, Cambodia

Duksung Women's University hosted a training session for faculty members of Cambodia's National University of Battambang to strengthen academic cooperation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 00:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Female entrepreneurship gains prominence at open fair in Campo Grande

A cultural fair focused on female entrepreneurship is taking place in Campo Grande, organized by the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul to celebrate International Women's Day.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP holds a magna lecture on the philosophy of private law this Monday

The University of Sรฃo Paulo's Law School will inaugurate the academic year with a lecture on the philosophy of private law, featuring international participants from Argentina and local judiciary representatives.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I have always liked to internationalize myself': these are the ten most sought-after university degrees by students in Ecuador

The article discusses the increasing focus on international education among Ecuadorian students, highlighting popular career choices and economic factors influencing their decisions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University Professor Eom Dae-ho's Research Team's Paper Accepted by 'CVPR 2026', the Worldโ€™s Leading Conference in Artificial Intelligence

A research team led by Professor Eom Dae-ho from Seoul National University has had their paper accepted for CVPR 2026, a prestigious international conference on artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea National Sport University holds a report meeting for training professionals in sports AI

Korea National Sport University held a report meeting on the achievements of its AI-based international smart coaching project, involving various universities' AI research teams.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Another Success of Polish Students in an Important International Competition

Polish students from the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Economic Sciences achieved notable success in the prestigious Rotman International Trading Competition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Institute Closes: Knowing How to Speak Law in Putin's Empire

The Institute for Eastern European Law at the University of Kiel is set to close, raising concerns about gaps in understanding Russian law amidst ongoing political trials.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

At Alpha Bulkers, the Students of the Postgraduate Maritime Program

Students from the postgraduate program in International Shipping, Finance, and Management at the Athens University of Economics visited Alpha Bulkers for a presentation on maritime operations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A dozen skulls, a village in รlava, and the European trafficking of relics during the Flanders wars

A researcher from the University of the Basque Country is leading an international network to trace the journey of hundreds of skulls that arrived in Spain from Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries, revealing an artistic world created by women.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Soft and Supple yet Strong Water-resistant Adhesive Gel Developed by Combining Nature and AI

An international research team has developed a jelly-like adhesive gel that is soft, water-resistant, and reusable over 200 times, using natural substances and AI technology.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Professor Choi Jun-seok's research team at Sogang University has a paper accepted at the best international conference in artificial intelligence, ICLR 2026

A research team led by Professor Choi Jun-seok at Sogang University has had their paper accepted at the prestigious International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, addressing issues in large vision-language models.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Schools, including Tokyo Welfare University, Designated as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for International Student Management by the Ministry of Education

The Japanese Ministry of Education has designated Tokyo Welfare University and Nagoya Management Short-term University as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for their inadequate management of international students, following a significant number of withdrawals.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Forced Deportation Victim Couple Sues Hanshin University for 100 Million Won

A couple of international students forced to leave South Korea has filed a lawsuit against Hanshin University for damages after their forced deportation experience.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Three Blunders at Galgotias University AI Summit, Government Explained Reasons for Being Excluded from Expo

A blunder by Galgotias University at an AI summit has led to international embarrassment for India, casting doubt on the country's role in the AI sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: The Environment in Global Context

The article discusses a conference organized by the University of Iceland's Sustainability Institute and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, focusing on global environmental issues as presented in the new GEO-7 report by the UN Environment Program.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonian students lack the ability to apply math skills in real life

Estonian students excel in international PISA tests but struggle to apply mathematical skills to real-life problems, according to a doctoral thesis from Tallinn University.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Expansion of International Student Admission Cap Approved for Three Universities

Three universities in Japan have been approved to expand their international student admission caps, with a condition of raising tuition fees to ensure educational quality.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Graduate students of the University of Piraeus at Danaos

Graduate students from the University of Piraeus' MSc in International Shipping program visited Danaos Shipping to connect academic knowledge with the maritime industry's practical operations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The great Byzantine historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler has died at 99

Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, a renowned Byzantine historian and the first woman to lead the Sorbonne University in France, passed away at the age of 99.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA on El. Glykatzi-Arveler: A Significant Personality in Historical Research and University Life with International Prestige

SYRIZA expresses its sorrow over the loss of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, a prominent figure in historical research and academia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

UNILAG alumna dies in US apartment

Oreoluwa Odetunde, a University of Lagos alumna, was found dead in her off-campus residence in the US while pursuing her MBA.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Russia's Military Industry in Great Trouble

Experts at an international seminar on Russia, held at the National Defence University of Finland, expressed concerns over the serious struggles faced by Russia's military-industrial sector, particularly after the war in Ukraine.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Sports

Catholic University eliminated from phase 1 of the Copa Libertadores: Why doesn't it manage to consolidate in international tournaments?

Universidad Catรณlica's elimination from the Copa Libertadores has sparked debate about the team's ability to perform under pressure in international tournaments.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Era of 300,000 International Students... 35 Certified Universities Added for Visa Benefits in One Year

The number of international students in South Korea has surpassed 300,000, leading to an increase in certified universities that facilitate easier visa issuance.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Gerald M. Steinberg: Activist professor using U of T law department to promote anti-Israel agenda

Gerald M. Steinberg criticizes the University of Toronto's International Human Rights Program for prioritizing political activism over objective scholarship, suggesting it undermines the credibility of academic institutions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:00 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology Holds '2026 Winter International Urban Science Graduate School GPD Achievement Sharing Seminar'

Seoul National University of Science and Technology successfully hosted a seminar to share outcomes of urban development projects from international students in a master's program supported by various ministries.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US varsity honours Nigerian student

Mary Adesina, a Nigerian doctoral student at the University of Houston, has been awarded the International Fellowship by the American Association of University Women for her significant contributions to cancer research.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The University of the Arts takes the initiative: International students pay millions due to proposed legislation

The University of the Arts in Iceland has announced tuition fees for non-EEA students, following legal changes proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, affecting students from various international regions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Maria Moors Cabot Prize opens applications for journalists

Applications are now open for the 2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize, the world's oldest international journalism award, recognizing journalists for impactful work and commitment to press freedom.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The 12th International Summer University in Sydney titled Greek Language, Culture, and Media

The 12th International Summer University focusing on Greek language, culture, and media is being held in Sydney, Australia.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia: a conference to reflect on the preservation of democracy despite the climate of repression

In Tunisia, an international conference titled 'Democracy, Populism, Authoritarianism' took place despite a climate of political repression, highlighting the university as a space for free expression.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Greek language in Australia: The 12th International Summer University in Sydney

The 12th International Summer University on "Greek Language, Culture, and Media" is taking place in Sydney, Australia, marking the first time the event is held there, following successful events in Boston in 2024 and 2025.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

An international architecture competition will be held for the new university campus in Oulu

Oulu University and the Northern Finland Student Housing Foundation are organizing an international architecture competition to celebrate 150 years of Finnish architectural competitions and Oulu's designation as the European Capital of Culture.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sejong University Discusses International Cooperation in Plant Life Sciences with Australiaโ€™s SCU

Sejong University engaged in a symposium with Southern Cross University to discuss global food crop research and collaboration in life sciences addressing fertilizer shortages.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Draghi: "Europe must strive for a 'realistic federalism'"

Mario Draghi urged Europe to overcome old divisions to become a true power during his speech at the University of Louvain.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The Government Hands Over the Most Desired Rectorship to a Professor with PSOE Membership

The Spanish government has appointed รngel Pelayo Gonzรกlez-Torre, a member of the PSOE and former disciple of Gregorio Peces-Barba, as the rector of the International University Menรฉndez Pelayo (UIMP).

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

The mummified remains of a Siberian shaman that provide new data about the past of icy Yakutia

An international study led by scientists from the University of Toulouse has provided new insights into the history of the early inhabitants of Yakutia, the largest republic in modern Russia, known for its extreme winter temperatures.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

"Too strong to be real." Astronomers discovered something that theoretically shouldn't exist

An international team of astronomers led by Canadian scientists from the University of British Columbia identified a galaxy cluster containing extremely hot gas from an early stage of cosmic history, contradicting existing cosmological models.

Jan 11 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The lost generation under the bombs in Gaza: "I hope those who come after me are lucky enough to study and dream without fear"

A study from the University of Cambridge reveals that Palestinian students have lost five years of education due to COVID-19 and war, stressing the urgent need for substantial international aid to rebuild educational structures.

Jan 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The accounts of the Valencia Generalitat confirm the rising business of the online university privatized by the PP

The Valencia Generalitat reported earnings of 1.6 million euros from the privatized International University of Valencia (VIU), indicating a profitable trend.

Jan 10 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Cloud-9, here is the first 'ghost galaxy' without stars discovered at the University of Milan Bicocca

Researchers at the University of Milan Bicocca, alongside an international group, have discovered the first 'ghost galaxy' that is invisible to the naked eye but essential for understanding the formation of cosmic structures.

Jan 7 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A new study suggests a link between microplastics and the development of atherosclerosis

A recent study published in 'Environment International' explores the potential connection between microplastic exposure and accelerated atherosclerosis development, conducted by biomedical researchers at the University of California, Riverside.

Jan 6 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

Venezuela is the latest in the U.S.'s long history of interventions in Latin America

NPR discusses U.S. interventions in Latin America, focusing on Venezuela, with Eduardo Gamarra, a professor at Florida International University.

Jan 4 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

University Professors Concerned About Funding Terms for Joint Master's Programs with Foreign Universities

University professors express concerns regarding the new regulatory framework that complicates collaborations with foreign institutions for joint master's programs.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Siassos: "The University of Athens will be at the forefront of the world in 2026"

The rector of the University of Athens, Gerasimos Siassos, emphasizes the institution's role in Greece's academic, scientific, and cultural development and its commitment to international collaboration and outreach.

Jan 2 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Designates George Washington University โ€˜Undesirableโ€™ Organization

Russia has officially labeled George Washington University as an 'undesirable' organization, alleging it promotes anti-Russian sentiment and misinformation regarding the Ukraine war.

Dec 29 โ€ข 19:48 UTC

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