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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Super Investigation Team X Targets Children's Hearts with Participation from Chung-Ang University Research Personnel and Professors

The animation 'Super Investigation Team X: The Legend of Terrapia' debuted on MBC on January 4, capturing children's attention and topping viewer ratings.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Due to Increase in Medical School Enrollment... 3 Schools Lacking Professors 'Certification Delay', Jeonbuk National University Applied for Re-examination

Three medical schools in South Korea have received a 'non-certification deferment' due to difficulties in securing professors amidst an increase in enrollment for the 2025 academic year.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal University opens a competition for professors with salaries of up to R$ 14 thousand in RR

The Federal University of Roraima is accepting applications for a public competition for six full-time professor positions, with salaries ranging from R$ 6,180.85 to R$ 14,463.83.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Radical university students activate a harassment campaign against the 40 professors who reported their violence on the Vitoria campus

Radical students at a Basque university are targeting professors who reported acts of violence on campus, labeling them as authoritarian and hateful.

Mar 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Radical students pressure professors of the Basque public university with threatening emails

Radical students have been sending threatening emails to professors at the Basque public university, demanding an end to the criminalization of student activism.

Mar 19 • 14:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University Professors Kim Jung-hoon and Park Sung-min's team implements a dual-atom catalyst strategy based on polymer interface engineering for a highly active and durable non-precious metal air cathode catalyst

A research team from Yonsei University has developed a dual-atom catalyst for zinc-air batteries that achieves high efficiency in the oxygen reduction reaction.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Florida professors quietly defy restrictions on race and gender: ‘This is how authoritarianism works’

Some Florida sociology professors are choosing to ignore new state guidelines that restrict discussions on race and gender in their courses, viewing their actions as a commitment to educational integrity.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

19th Asan Medical Prize awarded to Professors Lee Ho-young and Kim Seung-up

The Asan Foundation awarded the 19th Asan Medical Prize to Professors Lee Ho-young and Kim Seung-up for their significant achievements in basic and clinical medicine.

Mar 18 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMS opens a competition for professor with 44 vacancies and a salary of up to R$ 8 thousand

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) has announced a public competition for higher education professors with 44 positions available, offering salaries that can exceed R$ 8,000 based on qualifications and hours worked.

Mar 17 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFT opens competition for professors with salaries of up to R$ 14.9 thousand; see vacancies

The Federal University of Tocantins (UFT) has announced a public competition for 16 faculty positions with salaries reaching R$ 14.9 thousand.

Mar 15 • 19:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

What kind of student was Karol Nawrocki? 'He spoke interestingly about gangsters'

Karol Nawrocki, a history student at the University of Gdańsk, is remembered by his professors and classmates for his enthusiastic participation in discussions and a unique perspective on various topics including gangsters.

Mar 15 • 07:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council Fails to Finalize Written and Practical Exam for 163 Candidates

The partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council faces delays due to a lack of university professors for preparing exams for 163 candidates.

Mar 13 • 13:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Admission Irregularities’ at Dongmyeong University… 8 People Including Professors Sent to Prosecutors for Alleged Manipulation of Freshman Enrollment Rate

Eight individuals, including professors and staff from Dongmyeong University, have been sent to prosecutors over allegations of inflating freshman enrollment rates during the admissions process.

Mar 13 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufob opens applications for a contest with positions for professors with salaries of up to R$ 14.4 thousand

The Federal University of West Bahia (Ufob) is accepting applications for a public competition offering 29 professor positions with salaries ranging from R$ 3.9 thousand to R$ 14.4 thousand.

Mar 13 • 01:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Fair Trade Commission appoints Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo as new non-executive members

Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo have been appointed as new non-executive members of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on March 13

Several notable events and recognitions in South Korea are highlighted, including the 63rd anniversary of Han sung Enterprise and awards received by Hanyang University professors.

Mar 12 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Korean Association of Law Professors: President Yoon must implement the ‘resurrection of the judicial examination’

The Korean Association of Law Professors urged President Yoon to revive the judicial examination, asserting that he should deliver concrete measures based on the public's demand.

Mar 12 • 02:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sahmyook University Appoints 25 'Career-Specialized Professors' to Support Career Development and Entrepreneurship

Sahmyook University has appointed 25 career-specialized professors to enhance students' career and entrepreneurship capabilities as part of a new initiative.

Mar 12 • 01:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The dead language is very much alive: EL PAÍS is written in Latin

Two professors translate 60 articles from EL PAÍS into Latin, highlighting innovative adaptations to the ancient language.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFRR opens a competition for effective teachers with 17 vacancies and salaries of up to R$ 14.4 thousand

The Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) is offering a public competition for 17 faculty positions, with salaries reaching R$ 14,000, and applications open from March 9 to March 31.

Mar 7 • 19:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Professors advise against new pyrolysis plants after reports of sick citizens

Experts are warning against the approval of new pyrolysis plants in Denmark until the health and environmental consequences are properly assessed.

Mar 7 • 12:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Does Design Exist? Students and Professors Together Open a New Horizon in Design Education with the DBEW Award 2026

Korea's Kookmin University is collaborating with Italy's ADI to host the DBEW Award 2026, aiming to explore universal design values beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.

Mar 4 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMT opens competition for teachers with salaries of up to R$ 14.2 million

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has launched a public competition for 49 higher education teaching positions, with salaries reaching over R$ 14,2 million as per the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Union.

Mar 3 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizen Commission for Partial Renewal of the CNE Will Review in 48 Hours Ineligibilities of Professors Who Will Develop the Questions

A Citizen Selection and Designation Commission in Ecuador will review the qualifications and ineligibilities of nominated university professors within 48 hours for their role in creating an exam for election candidates.

Mar 2 • 22:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Constitutionalists Will Represent Poland in the Venice Commission. Professor Sadurski and Professor Florczak

Poland appoints constitutional law experts Professors Sadurski and Florczak to the Venice Commission, replacing controversial judges.

Mar 2 • 20:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The University of Athens honored its Professors: The award ceremony for the academic year 2024-2025 took place

The University of Athens held a prestigious award ceremony honoring its professors for their exceptional contributions to academia and society.

Feb 27 • 09:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Retirement of Professors Kim Yong-seon, Song Chang-ho, Kim Nak-cheol, Ryu Byeong-yeol, and Kim Gyeong-nam from Sahmyook University

Five professors from Sahmyook University retire, recognized for their contributions to academia and the community.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sookmyung Women's University Holds Faculty Retirement Ceremony for the Second Semester of 2025: "Deep Respect and Gratitude"

Sookmyung Women's University held a faculty retirement ceremony on February 24, honoring retiring staff and acknowledging their contributions to the institution.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

TV, iPad, and PCs with EU funds. The scandal of Italian teachers

A European investigation has uncovered a corruption scandal involving university professors, researchers, and educators in Italy, leading to a request for arrests by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 25 • 06:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

We reveal the Polish-Hungarian network. Included are Piebiak, neo-judges of the Supreme Court, Czarnek, and the former deputy president of the Constitutional Tribunal

A large group of Polish lawyers and beneficiaries of the PiS power in Poland is reportedly collaborating with a network of Hungarian law professors closely aligned with Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.

Feb 24 • 16:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bribes on IT supplies: university professors and researchers under investigation

An investigation into bribery involving IT supply contracts has implicated university professors and researchers in Italy.

Feb 24 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What explains so many accidents on John Boyd Dunlop? Professors from Unicamp travel along the road in Campinas and point out problems

Professors from Unicamp highlight excessive speed and numerous crossings as key factors contributing to the high accident rate on Avenida John Boyd Dunlop in Campinas.

Feb 24 • 00:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professors Han Kyung-sik and Jeong Tae-hwan Develop Korea's First 'Enzyme-decomposed Soymilk' Product

Professors Han Kyung-sik and Jeong Tae-hwan of Sahmyook University have developed Korea's first commercially available 'enzyme-decomposed soymilk' using enzyme fermentation methods to reduce digestive issues often associated with regular soymilk consumption.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Writer: How Did Epstein Manage to Prey on Such a Large Number of Academics?

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein exploited the vulnerabilities in the academic system to attract numerous professors to his network, beyond just financial incentives.

Feb 21 • 15:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission reviews the applications of 20 teachers who will take the written and practical exam for candidates to be members of the National Electoral Council

Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.

Feb 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"These little nazis got what they were looking for": on WhatsApp, two Sciences Po professors justify the death of Quentin

Two professors from Sciences Po Paris express controversial views on the death of Quentin Deranque in a WhatsApp group.

Feb 21 • 12:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Universities Without Professors: Greece Has Almost Half the Average of the EU

Greece's universities are severely understaffed with professors, having nearly half the EU average.

Feb 21 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Queen Sofia awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria despite criticism from professors

Queen Sofia received an honorary doctorate from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria amidst opposition from some faculty members.

Feb 20 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications open for public competition for professor at Univasf

Applications are now open for a public competition for professors at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, offering 45 vacancies across various academic fields.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Bold Claims of Donut Lab Founders' AI Company Have Professors Wondering - 'Independent Verification Needed'

Yle reports on the dubious claims made by Donut Lab's founders regarding their AI company's battery technology, prompting calls for independent verification from experts.

Feb 19 • 09:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: Incheon University Suspected of Score Collusion in Early Admissions Interviews Without External Observers

Allegations have arisen of score collusion among professors during Incheon University's early admission interview process, which reportedly took place without external observers present as mandated by guidelines for fairness.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Complutense Designs a Three-Year Dismantling Plan: Cleaning of Professors, Reduced Course Offerings, and Degree Programs

The Complutense University of Madrid has proposed a financial plan for 2025-2028 that aims to comply with the wishes of the regional government while simultaneously addressing the university's financial obligations.

Feb 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leave on Demand – Is it Applicable to University Professors?

The article discusses the legal considerations and obligations related to leave for university professors in Poland, including the implications of academic leave policies.

Feb 17 • 11:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A Fake Doctor Rages in Kaunas: Has No Licenses but Deceived Even Professors

A woman in Kaunas is posing as a health expert, claiming to treat severe illnesses without holding any medical licenses and has even deceived professional doctors.

Feb 14 • 12:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Defined the pensions of retired teachers and university professors: how much will they rise next quarter

Retired non-university teachers in Argentina will see a 5.28% increase in their pensions for the upcoming quarter, while university professors will receive a 4.26% increase, both of which fall short of the recent inflation rates.

Feb 13 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediate inclusion of ASPAITE in EKPA requested by 18 professors of the School

Eighteen professors of ASPAITE in Greece are calling for the school's immediate integration into EKPA to enhance educational opportunities and prepare for a new five-year curriculum.

Feb 13 • 12:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Association of Medical School Professors Opposes Increase in Medical School Enrollment... "Adjust Enrollment Numbers to Reduce Expansion"

The Association of Medical School Professors in South Korea is opposing the government's proposal to increase medical school enrollment, advocating instead for adjustments to existing enrollment numbers until current students graduate.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Medical School Professors Say Education Is Possible, But Concrete Support Measures Need to Be Established

Medical school professors in South Korea acknowledge that while increasing student quotas is feasible for education, specific measures are necessary to enhance training environments and avoid negative side effects.

Feb 10 • 12:47 UTC

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