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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Total enclosure, filtered air and special suits: how the first laboratory for dangerous microorganisms in the Triรขngulo Mineiro works

The University of Uberlรขndia inaugurated a new Biosafety Level 3 laboratory to enhance scientific capacity in the region for studying dangerous microorganisms.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests

A significant portion of Australians fear a foreign military attack within the next five years, according to a recent study by the Australian National University.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announces the first artificial intelligence research center in the U.S. at a public university

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the establishment of the first public university-based artificial intelligence research center in the U.S., supported by a $55 million investment.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Milano-Bicocca University 'reveals itself': 1,500 participants in workshops, open lessons, and orientation activities

Milano-Bicocca University opened its doors to the public, hosting workshops and open lessons that engaged 1,500 participants in various academic activities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Terror-convicted man allowed to continue studying chemistry

A man convicted of terrorism for plotting to poison Eurovision attendees with cyanide is allowed to continue his chemistry studies at KTH despite attempts by the university to expel him.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak RECAP as 'fast spreading' virus reported at Kent University

A meningitis outbreak at Kent University has led to a tragic death and a surge in vaccine demand, with public health warnings issued due to rising cases.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The great election debate at the University of Copenhagen ended in accusations of populism

A recent election debate at the University of Copenhagen included accusations of populism directed at politician Pelle Dragsted and discussed public discourse issues.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Clinic vaccinating students closes doors and turns more than 100 away

A vaccination clinic for students in Kent closed early, turning away over 100 individuals due to reaching capacity during a meningitis outbreak.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

More meningitis vaccine centres to open after 100 students turned away

In response to a meningitis outbreak and high demand, more vaccination centres are opening in Kent after over 100 students were turned away from the University of Kent's vaccine clinic.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'My son nearly died of meningitis B โ€” one thing needs to happen to stop this heartbreak'

A mother advocates for a vaccination program for teenagers after her son nearly died from meningitis B amidst a recent outbreak.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown

Students at the University of Kent are advocating for a campus shutdown due to a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in multiple cases and fatalities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis vaccine chaos as nearly 100 people turned away and cases rise

Nearly 100 students at the University of Kent were turned away from a meningitis vaccination clinic due to capacity issues as confirmed cases of the disease rise in the area.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

'Poetry by Other Means': the poetic experiment that brought poetry to the streets of Bahรญa Blanca

In 1985, a group of young poets from the National University of the South in Bahรญa Blanca began an initiative to bring poetry back into public life through various artistic expressions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Health experts deliver verdict on meningitis LOCKDOWN after horror outbreak kills 2

Health experts have assessed the meningitis outbreak that resulted in two fatalities, asserting that a lockdown is unnecessary.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recreational drug use may double the risk of stroke, warn studies with 100 million participants

Recreational use of illegal drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, according to a review of studies involving over 100 million participants conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Judge Ariel Lijo reappeared: he will be the head of a chair at the Universidad de Lomas de Zamora

Federal judge Ariel Lijo has been appointed as a professor at the National University of Lomas de Zamora, where he will head the Criminal Law 2 chair.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Dem-backed 'social justice' law put Virginia's ODU campus at risk before attack, former AG argues

Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares criticizes a law that limits colleges from considering criminal histories of applicants in light of a recent attack at Old Dominion University, claiming it endangers public safety.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Research analyzes the presence of 'slime' on beaches of the Tapajรณs River and possible health risks

A study at the Federal University of Western Parรก investigates cyanobacteria blooms, commonly known as 'slime', at beaches along the Tapajรณs River in Santarรฉm, Brazil.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it โ€˜unprecedentedโ€™

The U.K. is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of meningitis B, with two student deaths and a rising number of confirmed cases in Canterbury.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Second Kent university hit by meningitis outbreak as vaccine rollout begins

A meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub has now affected students at a second university in Kent, prompting health officials to prepare a vaccine rollout.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

What is meningitis, the disorder that has caused the death of two students in the United Kingdom and an 'unprecedented' outbreak

A meningitis outbreak has led to the deaths of two students in the UK, prompting the University of Kent to suspend in-person exams due to the severity of the situation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, dozens of people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants

Over 100 individuals in Latvia are currently waiting for life-saving organ transplants, as revealed by a representative from Paula Stradiล†ลก Clinical University Hospital.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

Mรกrcia 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 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment inside a bus at UFPA in Belรฉm

A 58-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment on a campus bus at the Federal University of Parรก in Belรฉm, after an incident involving a student.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Tsukuba University student missing case, defendant claims innocence in third trial - first public trial in France

In the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the mysterious disappearance of a Tsukuba University student in France, the defendant maintains his innocence during his third trial.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Unprecedented outbreak: a deadly bacteria is spreading in England

A severe outbreak of bacterial meningitis in England has prompted health authorities to initiate targeted vaccination programs for university students, following multiple hospitalizations and a reported death.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Inside Canterbury ghost town after meningitis outbreak kills 2 with 13 in hospital

A meningitis B outbreak at the University of Kent has left two dead and caused widespread panic among students, leading many to flee home.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Concern Grows in England Over 'Unprecedented' Meningitis Epidemic That Has Left Two Students Dead

A meningococcal meningitis epidemic in Canterbury, England, has resulted in two student deaths and at least fifteen cases, prompting health officials to take preventive measures.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious disease strikes Britain โ€“ two young people already dead

A meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, England, has resulted in the deaths of two young individuals, with another 11 hospitalized due to serious infections.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis B Vaccine Fears After Two Confirmed Dead in Kent Outbreak - Everything to Know

Concerns are growing over the effectiveness of the meningitis B vaccine following two confirmed deaths in a Kent outbreak.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

United Kingdom, national alarm for meningitis epidemic: 2 boys dead and 11 in serious condition

The UK is facing a national alert due to a meningitis epidemic that has resulted in the deaths of two university students and severe illness in 11 others from the University of Kent.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: a meningitis epidemic has caused at least two deaths, including a student

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, including a university student.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tick season has begun โ€“ Turku University is again asking for tick letters

The tick season has started in southern Finland and the ร…land Islands, prompting Turku University to seek public contributions of ticks for research purposes.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Videos are terrifyingโ€™: Students describe fear spreading on social media after two die of meningitis in Canterbury

Students in Canterbury express their fear and concern following a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in two deaths, prompting a rush for medical aid and changes to exam formats.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Fears of a 'new strain' of meningitis - everything you need to know

The UK Health Security Agency is reaching out to students at the University of Kent after two fatalities linked to a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, raising concerns over a potential new strain.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Club Chemistry revellers told to come forward as meningitis outbreak kills two

Public health officials urge attendees of Club Chemistry in Canterbury during early March to seek preventive treatment following a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in two deaths and 13 confirmed cases.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Everything to know about 'new meningitis strain' after Kent outbreak kills two

A meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, has led to the deaths of two students, raising concerns about a potentially new strain of the disease.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Two dead after a meningitis outbreak with 13 cases at the British University of Kent

Two people, including a student, have died from a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in England, where 13 cases have been reported.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Rosa Crujeiras, the first university graduate in her family, becomes rector: 'I want to give back to public education what it gave me'

Rosa Crujeiras has become the first person in her family to graduate from university and has now been appointed rector of the University of Santiago, vowing to support vulnerable students and promote critical thinking.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The True Nature of Japan-U.S. Relations: Has It Been Communicated to the Public?

An interview with Tsutomu Hatano, a professor emeritus at Tsukuba University, explores whether the Japanese government has honestly communicated the true nature of Japan-U.S. relations to its citizens, especially in the context of an upcoming summit amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Two die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and left 11 individuals seriously ill.

Mar 15 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contests and selections in PE have more than 1,800 vacancies with salaries of up to R$ 12.3 thousand; see how to apply

Over 1,800 job vacancies are available in Pernambuco, Brazil, across various public selection processes offering salaries up to R$ 12.3 thousand.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without preparatory course and with mother undergoing health treatment, student passes medical exam at Ufac: 'Efforts paid off'

Gabriel Braga, an 18-year-old student, achieved 2nd place among candidates in the public school quota system for the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac), having studied independently while supporting his mother through health treatment.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:44 UTC

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