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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Curcio: "This Government bets on human capital, but underfunds education and universities"

Economist Javier Curcio critiques the Argentine government's underfunding of education while proclaiming a commitment to human capital development.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of UK schools, colleges, and universities with meningitis cases

The UK has seen a concerning outbreak of meningitis, resulting in two deaths and investigations into further cases linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Mar 18 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'University Implements Public Policy': UFRGS Dean Highlighted in Forbes List Says Public Universities Are Under Global Attack

Márcia Cristina Bernardes Barbosa, the dean of UFRGS, warns that public and community universities worldwide are facing a coordinated effort to discredit them, despite their key role in implementing public policies.

Mar 18 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Studies Creating Unified Exam for Federal University Technicians

The Brazilian federal government is considering the establishment of a unified public examination for technicians at federal universities and institutes.

Mar 17 • 20:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TETFund controversy: Should private universities benefit from public education taxes?

A debate is ongoing in Nigeria regarding whether private universities should access TETFund resources designated for public higher education.

Mar 17 • 03:39 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Sri Lanka designates Wednesday as a holiday to avoid energy crisis

Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday for schools, universities, and government offices to mitigate a looming energy crisis exacerbated by fuel shortages.

Mar 16 • 15:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Teachers' Strike: Which Days There Will Be No Classes in Public Universities

Public universities in Argentina are experiencing a strike that suspends classes as university workers demand better salaries and funding.

Mar 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Municipal students in SP more than quadruple approvals in the Paulista Exam

The number of municipal students in São Paulo approved for public universities through the Paulista Exam has increased from 16 to 69 this year.

Mar 10 • 20:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Certainty for the Madrid university

An agreement has been signed between the president of Madrid and the rectors of public universities to secure long-term funding for the institutions.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Women's Day: Meet Four Rectors of Public Universities in RS Who Inspire New Generations

The article highlights the achievements and impact of female rectors at public universities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, particularly the University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, which boasts a predominantly female student and staff body.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ron DeSantis won: a new measure in Florida affects migrant workers until January 2027

A new measure in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, will suspend the hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program until January 5, 2027, impacting public universities in the state.

Mar 6 • 02:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso appears in the Assembly to explain the crisis of her government and the agreement with rectors

Isabel Díaz Ayuso addresses the Assembly of Madrid to clarify the educational policy crisis and discuss a new multi-year funding agreement with public universities.

Mar 5 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso tries to cover up the blunders of 'the pocholos': 170 million disregarded or 250 PhD students without grants

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's financial plan for public universities has sparked controversy, particularly regarding its transparency and perceived funding shortfalls.

Mar 4 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Peace does not reach Madrid campuses, despite the truce that Ayuso signed with the rectors

Despite a signed truce between Madrid's university rectors and President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, economic concerns persist at public universities in Madrid.

Mar 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The agreement between Ayuso and the rectors, as celebrated as it is empty

Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso has signed a multi-year funding agreement with university rectors, but critics argue it fails to address deeper issues of financial strain in public universities.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The new Education Advisor of Ayuso seals an agreement with the rectors of public universities in record time

The new Education Advisor Mercedes Zarzalejo has quickly reached an agreement with the rectors of Madrid's public universities for a new multi-year funding model.

Mar 3 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso reaches agreement with Madrid rectors on new university funding model

The Community of Madrid has reached an agreement with the rectors of public universities to establish a new multi-year funding model.

Mar 3 • 09:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital

A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Triplets Approved in the Same Year at Universities Prepare for New Routines

Triplets Beatriz, Letícia, and Yasmin Oliveira from Fortaleza, Brazil, will head to different universities after being accepted into public higher education institutions in the same year.

Mar 1 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Young man with a rare disease takes university entrance exam in hospital and gets accepted into medicine at three public universities

Ítalo Cantanhede, a 17-year-old Brazilian student with a rare disease, successfully passed the university entrance exam while hospitalized and gained admission to three public medical schools.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Only daughter and public school student: meet the young woman from TO accepted into medicine at two federal universities

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old from Palmas, Brazil, has been accepted into the medical programs of two federal universities after dedicating four years to her studies as a public school student.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Professor Emeritus of EKPA Eleni Karamelebgou has died

Eleni Karamelebgou, an esteemed Professor of Latin Philosophy at EKPA, has passed away, leaving a profound impact on academic education and public universities in Greece.

Feb 27 • 19:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When is the university strike and what will happen with classes

University teachers in Argentina have announced a nationwide strike and mobilizations that will affect the functioning of public universities across the country.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A.S.O.E.E.: The former rector testified about his public humiliation - "It was a moment of brutality that I don't want to remember"

The former rector of A.S.O.E.E., Dimitris Bourantonis, testified about a violent attack he suffered in October 2020 during the trial against three defendants accused of the assault.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to register for SIU Guaraní

This article provides information on how to register for the SIU Guaraní academic management system used by Argentine public universities, including details on digital enrollment procedures.

Feb 25 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection exam for public universities in Tocantins opens registrations; learn how to participate

Registrations for the Tocantins Public University Entrance Exam opened on March 23, 2026, allowing students to apply for undergraduate courses at several universities in the state.

Feb 23 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son of a cleaner and shoemaker, 18-year-old manages to get into medicine at USP, Unicamp, and Unesp

Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old public school student from Franca, Brazil, has been accepted into medicine at three of the country's most prestigious universities after achieving a high score on the Provão Paulista.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School has 60% of students approved at public universities; teachers get emotional

A school in a small town in São Paulo achieved a 60% approval rate for its students in public universities for 2024, leading to emotional reunions with former students.

Feb 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

End of affirmative actions changes racial profile of American universities

The US Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning colleges from considering racial criteria in admissions has led to a decrease in Black and Latino students at elite universities, while public universities have seen an increase in minority enrollments.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Public University of Madrid, 'how to use'

The article critiques the state of public universities in Madrid, highlighting their struggles with funding, high tuition, and a lack of investment in science, which lead to a decline in students opting for public education.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin in Lyon: No more meetings in universities if there are risks of "public order disturbances," announces the Minister of Higher Education

The French Minister of Higher Education announced that meetings in universities would be prohibited if there are risks of public disorder following the death of a young nationalist activist in Lyon.

Feb 17 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso dismisses the Education counselor amid conflict with universities

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dismissed her Education counselor, Emilio Viciana, during an ongoing conflict with public universities in Madrid and appointed Mercedes Zarzalejo in his place.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 22:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario ends tuition fee freeze at public colleges, universities

The Ontario government has announced the end of a tuition fee freeze at public colleges and universities, allowing institutions to raise fees to adapt to changing student demographics.

Feb 12 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sisu 2026: Universities begin calling candidates from the waiting list

Public universities in Brazil have started calling candidates from the waiting list for Sisu 2026, filling vacancies that remained after the regular admission process.

Feb 11 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Andalusia approves its new university law against the opposition of public rectors who warn that it attacks their autonomy

Andalusia's Parliament has approved a controversial new university law despite significant opposition from public university rectors who argue it undermines their autonomy.

Feb 11 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Catalonia suspends classes in schools and universities and non-urgent healthcare activities on Thursday due to strong gusts of wind

Catalonia has announced the suspension of educational activities and non-urgent healthcare on Thursday due to predicted strong winds.

Feb 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez owes universities 60 million to compensate 18,000 young researchers

The Spanish government under Pedro Sánchez owes universities 60 million euros to compensate 18,000 young researchers due to a funding agreement.

Feb 11 • 00:46 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 14:06 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

Tulio Maravilha's wife says their daughter will not study in public universities to avoid bullying for having money

Cristiane Maravilha, wife of former soccer player Túlio Maravilha, explains why their daughter will not attend public university due to concerns over potential bullying related to their wealth.

Feb 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Túlio Maravilha's Daughter Gets Accepted to Public Universities but Will Not Attend to 'Preserve Family Values'; Video

Tulianne Maravilha, daughter of ex-player Túlio Maravilha, was accepted into two public universities but opted for a private one to uphold her family values.

Feb 8 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Túlio Maravilha prohibits daughter from studying at a public university to 'maintain values'

Former Botafogo striker Túlio Maravilha has forbidden his daughter, Tulianne, from attending public universities, citing the importance of 'family values'.

Feb 7 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school student approved in 12 selection processes from 7 public universities: 'Incredible feeling'

An 18-year-old student from Mirassol, Brazil, was accepted into 12 selection processes across seven public universities, including competitive fields like law and medicine.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Florida on alert for measles: Universities report infections among students

Florida universities are experiencing measles outbreaks, prompting concerns due to the state's significant rise in cases amid a national increase not seen since 1991.

Feb 6 • 21:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Widespread employee strikes expected in Germany

In Germany, the Verdi trade union is set to organize extensive strikes affecting public sector workers, particularly impacting universities, hospitals, road construction companies, and the judicial system, with around 2.2 million employees participating.

Feb 6 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Universities innovate, Big Pharma develops: Public and philanthropic funding crucial to treat cancer

As World Cancer Day is marked, the article discusses the importance of public and philanthropic funding in the fight against cancer, highlighting the roles of universities and the pharmaceutical industry.

Feb 5 • 03:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Universities innovate, Big Pharma develops: Public and philanthropic funding crucial to treat cancer

On World Cancer Day, experts discuss the essential role of public and philanthropic funding in cancer treatment innovation and pharmaceutical development.

Feb 5 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenager from a community in Ceará with 850 inhabitants is approved in four public universities

Seventeen-year-old André Pereira Veras has been accepted into four public universities, marking a significant achievement for a student from a small community in Ceará.

Feb 4 • 08:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyebanji urges varsities to maintain stable academic calendar

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called on state-owned tertiary institutions to uphold a stable academic calendar to enhance educational quality and rebuild public trust in higher education.

Feb 3 • 18:43 UTC

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