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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The thin body of young people from the independence era concealed unexpectedly high blood sugar levels

A study conducted by researchers from Tartu University found that younger generations of Estonian youth, who are generally thinner, exhibit unexpectedly high blood sugar levels, prompting an examination into the relationship between societal changes and health.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Humboldt Archaeology: Austerity Measures with the Demolition Hammer

The Humboldt University of Berlin plans to close its archaeology institute, citing austerity measures imposed by the Berlin Senate, leading to public outcry and concerns about the future of the humanities.

Mar 2 • 05:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

What will happen to the Šmēling Chapel? It’s just a matter of money

The planned demolition of the historic Šmēling Chapel at the Children's Clinical University Hospital has sparked public outrage and raised questions about its preservation amidst prevalent regulatory challenges.

Mar 1 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Why Does the Public Choose Artificial Intelligence for News Consumption?

A recent study reveals that audiences prefer using AI tools like ChatGPT for news despite knowing the potential inaccuracies of the information.

Mar 1 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

University offers free physiotherapy services in Salvador

The University of Jorge (Unijorge) in Salvador provides free physiotherapy services to the public, delivered by students under faculty supervision.

Mar 1 • 14:15 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

After complaints, lighting on the footbridge in front of Unifap undergoes repairs in Macapá

Street lighting maintenance was carried out in front of the Federal University of Amapá following student complaints about safety concerns.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: Traffic Noise Raises Cholesterol

A recent study from the University of Oulu shows that nighttime traffic noise increases blood cholesterol and fat levels, raising the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Feb 27 • 05:50 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

Athens Metro: The 'University' station is now open

The 'University' metro station in Athens has reopened to the public after being closed due to a student protest in the city center.

Feb 26 • 12:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 27

Yongin University held an inauguration ceremony for its new president, Park Yoon-kyu, on February 25, while various other significant appointments and events were reported from Korea.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univasf opens registrations for 149 remaining slots in 12 face-to-face courses

The Federal University of São Francisco Valley (Univasf) has opened a public call for 149 remaining vacancies in 12 face-to-face undergraduate courses that were not filled by the Sisu 2026 waiting list.

Feb 26 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'

A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new method allows for faster detection of tuberculosis

A doctoral thesis from the University of Tartu demonstrates a reliable and cost-effective method for diagnosing tuberculosis and identifying antibiotic resistance.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Antibacterial coatings may fail over time

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu reveals that antibacterial coatings, although initially effective, may lose their efficacy over time, highlighting the need for long-term testing of such materials.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: University station closed from 10:00 AM

The University Metro station in Athens will be closed from 10:00 AM today due to police orders ahead of a planned student protest commemorating the third anniversary of a tragic rail accident.

Feb 26 • 05:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall regulates university transportation in Conceição do Jacuípe; check the points and times

The city of Conceição do Jacuípe has published a decree regulating public transportation for university students and vocational course students for the 2026 school year.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Researchers debunk the screen time myth about youth

A study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the University of Manchester found no link between screen time and the development of anxiety or depression among teenagers.

Feb 25 • 15:26 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanyang University Selected as the Operating Institution for the '2026 Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Exploration Support Project' Organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT

Hanyang University has been selected as the operating institution for a startup support project aimed at connecting public research results to business models, with an investment of approximately 15 billion won per year for five years.

Feb 24 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cold virus hides and multiplies in the tonsils even in asymptomatic individuals

A study from the University of São Paulo reveals that the cold virus can hide in tonsils and adenoids, leading to prolonged infections without symptoms.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm losing my teeth at 20 – trolls call me a drug addict but the truth is devastating'

Elouise Harris, a 20-year-old university student, struggles with a rare chronic illness that is causing her teeth to fall out, leading to public misconceptions about her health and self-esteem issues.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Police Notice Issued to 13 Students for Praying at Lucknow University

Thirteen students at Lucknow University received police notices for allegedly disrupting construction work and conducting religious activities on campus.

Feb 24 • 05:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University Library Development Research Institute officially launches the 'Library Data Research Center (LDRC)'

The Library Development Research Institute at Yonsei University launched the Library Data Research Center (LDRC) on February 20, focusing on innovating public knowledge infrastructure in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall triples services to the population at Hmut in 2025

The Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté has tripled the number of services provided to the population in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mapping of capybaras indicates low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in Floripa

A study shows a low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in areas with presence of capybaras in Florianópolis, Brazil, conducted by the Federal University of Santa Catarina.

Feb 23 • 19:53 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Iranian students challenge the regime with slogans against the ayatollah amid US military deployment

Iranian students have resumed protests against the regime upon returning to university, demonstrating continued public discontent.

Feb 22 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Researchers from Unifap investigate the spread of Oropouche fever in the Amazon

Researchers at the Federal University of Amapá (Unifap) have launched a study to assess the transmission risks of Oropouche fever in the Amazon, with Brazil reporting over 10,000 cases in 2025, marking a 50% increase from the previous year.

Feb 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Booster Vaccines Against COVID-19. Scientists Checked Their Effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, revealing their significant impacts on older populations.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Will he teach classes?': Maru Campos criticizes Marx Arriaga being a professor at a university in Ciudad Juárez

Maru Campos, the governor of Chihuahua, expressed skepticism about Marx Arriaga's capability to teach at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez following his dismissal from the Secretariat of Public Education.

Feb 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unifap holds first public call for 2026 with 806 vacancies

The Federal University of Amapá (Unifap) has made its first public call for the 2026 selection process, offering 806 remaining vacancies to over 4,000 candidates.

Feb 20 • 16:49 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We will take out a procession on a donkey,' said Tigmanshu, who cried hearing the threat; Jaya Bachchan saved him

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia revealed he was threatened with a public humiliation plan during the filming of 'Haasil,' which was thwarted by actress Jaya Bachchan's intervention.

Feb 19 • 17:11 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Police alarm in Vitoria due to abertzale mobilizations against a Vox event on the public Basque university campus

A police alert has been issued in Vitoria ahead of planned abertzale protests against a Vox event at the Basque public university.

Feb 18 • 18:58 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: According to the public prosecutor, the death of a student from Ucad is not related to police violence

The Senegalese public prosecutor stated that the death of a university student was due to a fall, not police violence.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

A popular author of the chemtrails community will speak at ČVUT. "He assured us that the lecture will have serious content," the university responds

Radovan Dluhý, a promoter of theories regarding aviation's impact on society, is set to give a public lecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague, amid controversy over the topic of chemtrails.

Feb 17 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFGD: Applications for the public competition for teachers with salaries of up to R$13,000 end this week

The Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) is accepting applications for a public competition for 27 higher education teacher positions, with salaries ranging from R$3,000 to R$13,000, due by February 19.

Feb 16 • 11:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The University of Athens bids farewell to Anna Psarouda - Benaki: She was a model of academic integrity, institutional responsibility, and dedication to the public interest

The University of Athens honors the late Anna Psarouda-Benaki, a distinguished former professor and the first female President of the Hellenic Parliament, commending her legacy in academia and public service.

Feb 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

University of Iceland Lottery Warns of Fraudsters

The University of Iceland's lottery has issued a warning about fraudsters targeting participants.

Feb 15 • 21:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

UNAM analyzes the Querétaro River to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) are analyzing the Querétaro River to detect genetic evidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Feb 14 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Communication researcher: not every accident should be called a crisis

Sten Hansson, a communications researcher at the University of Tartu, discusses the recognition he received for his work on creating a system that could mitigate the impact of emergencies and offers insights on crisis communications.

Feb 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Thirty years since the assassination of Tomás y Valiente: when the University rose against ETA

The assassination of Francisco Tomás y Valiente, former president of the Constitutional Tribunal in Spain, by ETA marked a pivotal moment in mobilizing public opposition against terrorism in Spain.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFSCar opens public competition with 227 positions in technical-administrative roles; see notice

The Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) has opened a public competition for the hiring of 48 professionals for technical-administrative positions, with salaries up to R$ 4,967.04, along with 179 additional reserve positions.

Feb 13 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Children with obesity show lower diversity of bacteria in their microbiota

A study from the University of Navarra indicates that children with obesity have a reduced diversity of intestinal bacteria compared to their normal-weight peers, highlighting potential early indicators for obesity risk.

Feb 13 • 08:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

AI expert M. Songailaitė: AI can recognize deceptive information

Milita Songailaitė, a PhD candidate from Vytautas Magnus University, discusses the role of artificial intelligence in identifying misinformation during her research and community education efforts.

Feb 13 • 06:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former rector used UERR funds to pay for custom furniture for his own home

The former rector of the University of Roraima is under investigation for misusing university funds for personal expenses, including custom furniture for his residence.

Feb 13 • 01:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing university student in Greater BH had already been convicted of rape, robbery, theft, and drug trafficking

Ítalo Jeferson da Silva, the suspect in the murder of university student Vanessa Lara de Oliveira, has a criminal history that includes convictions for serious crimes such as rape and drug trafficking.

Feb 12 • 14:59 UTC

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