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🇰🇷 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Viking is not equal to the Viking: there was more violence in this country

A study led by researchers from universities in Norway and the USA reveals that Viking graves in Norway show significantly higher levels of violence and weaponry compared to those in Denmark.

Mar 23 • 06:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nazi salutes and racist chats at Florida universities reveal a pattern of extremist rhetoric among young conservatives

The article discusses the normalization of extremist rhetoric among conservative youth in Florida universities, as evidenced by Nazi salutes and racist chat messages.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dropout Rate at Private Universities Reaches 60% in the Campinas Region, and Experts Point to Cost and Routine as Causes

A report reveals that the dropout rate at private universities in the Campinas region of Brazil has reached 60%, attributed to financial and daily life challenges faced by students.

Mar 21 • 23:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier cautioned that elite universities risk diminishing their core educational role by prioritizing political activism.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How to get to Charles University or Brno? Here is the last chance. We provide advice on the Scio tests

The article discusses the upcoming deadline for the Scio tests which are critical for admission to numerous universities in Bratislava, Prague, and Brno.

Mar 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The dispute has erupted – Finland prepares a paid higher education degree without entrance exams

Finland's government is planning a reform that would allow students to complete a university degree in open universities without entrance exams, aimed particularly at working professionals, but facing criticism for creating a fee-based education system.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Department of Justice of the United States sues Harvard for alleged antisemitism

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid a broader conflict between the Trump administration and elite universities.

Mar 20 • 16:08 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Over 500 students were expelled in 2025

In 2025, over 500 students were expelled from various state universities in Norway due to academic dishonesty.

Mar 20 • 13:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: MPs Raise Concerns Over Lack of Inclusion of Minorities and Governance in Universities and Tvets

Kenyan MPs are urging universities and technical training institutes to improve inclusivity and governance practices, particularly regarding the representation of minorities and persons with disabilities.

Mar 20 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

A Commitment to Keep: A Humanitarian-University Corridor for Students from Gaza

The project Iupals facilitates scholarships for Palestinian students to study in Italy, initiated by Italian universities in light of the challenging conditions in Gaza.

Mar 20 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Do Exams Still Serve a Purpose in University?

The article discusses the evolving assessment methods in universities, highlighting a shift from traditional exams to more practical evaluations.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Universities Connect and Regions Nurture… The Key to the Startup Ecosystem is the ‘Network’

An international seminar discussed the evolution of the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of universities and regional connectivity in South Korea's entrepreneurial landscape.

Mar 20 • 05:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Salary over €5,700/month and easy to study: List reveals 28 university fields accessible with C grades

A new list highlights 28 university fields in Finland where students can gain admission with C grades, promising high salaries and strong employment prospects.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Perón's government in 1973 ordered the SIDE to track communists in the State and universities

Declassified documents reveal that the Juan Perón administration created a committee to investigate the Marxist ideological backgrounds of individuals and organizations in Argentina.

Mar 19 • 21:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

University of Eastern Finland aims for a massive higher education institution – intends to merge three universities of applied sciences

The University of Eastern Finland plans to create a new higher education consortium by merging three universities of applied sciences in Northern Savonia, North Karelia, and Kainuu.

Mar 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Could thousands of students win compensation from universities?

Almost 200,000 UK students are seeking financial compensation from universities for the perceived lack of services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 19 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Student Fair Brings Together Foreign Universities to Help Those Who Want to Study Abroad

The Student Fair aims to connect Brazilian students with foreign universities, facilitating opportunities for higher education abroad.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish universities conduct research important for the construction industry

Polish universities are engaging in groundbreaking construction research by utilizing robotic technology in building projects.

Mar 19 • 08:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

UOKiK penalizes universities. Students have a chance to recover funds

The UOKiK has imposed penalties on the University of SWPS and Lublin University of Technology for illegally raising tuition fees, allowing affected students to reclaim overpaid amounts.

Mar 19 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gallera Jr in the Field at Universities: "Is Democracy at Risk? Fake News"

Matteo Gallera, a university student and political activist, is campaigning for judicial reform in Italy while also highlighting the importance of informed youth participation in democracy.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

University backs FG’s plan on admission autonomy

Topfaith University supports Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education's decision to grant universities the autonomy to select their admission candidates.

Mar 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal probe claims universities are 'legitimizing and amplifying antisemitism'

A federal investigation has concluded that faculty members at U.S. universities are exacerbating antisemitic sentiments on campuses amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Mar 18 • 16:59 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
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Former Columbia University president Lee C. Bollinger on the importance of free speech

Lee C. Bollinger, former president of Columbia University, emphasizes the critical role of free speech in universities amidst ongoing protests.

Mar 18 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The registration of foreign entities threatens freedoms and science, universities protest

Universities in Czechia are protesting against new regulations that could jeopardize academic and personal freedoms regarding the registration of foreign entities.

Mar 18 • 09:59 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

'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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC imposes sanctions on the medical course at UFPA after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned the medical course at the Federal University of Pará due to its lowest score in the Enamed exam among state universities.

Mar 17 • 23:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed

The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.

Mar 17 • 21:33 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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

School reform without teacher education reform? It won't succeed!

The article discusses the disconnect between teacher training at universities and the upcoming educational reform in Poland, 'Compass of Tomorrow', arguing that without changes in teacher education, reform efforts will fail.

Mar 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What is happening with ASPAITE?

ASPAITE is currently the only higher education institution in Greece with appointed administration, remaining outside the trend of autonomy seen in other universities.

Mar 17 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Stefan Vaaks is switching universities in the USA

Estonian basketball player Stefan Vaaks is transferring to a new university in the USA after his first NCAA season.

Mar 17 • 15:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Humor Research Receives 3.6 Million Euros in Funding

A Finnish research project examining humor has been granted 3.6 million euros by Business Finland, involving universities and companies to explore humor as a measurable competitive advantage.

Mar 17 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ruling on the Civil Clause: Bavarian Universities Do Not Have to Cooperate with the Bundeswehr

A ruling by the Bavarian Constitutional Court confirms that universities in Bavaria are not required to collaborate with the military, thereby reinforcing academic freedom amid rising political pressures.

Mar 17 • 09:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

World Universities Prepare to Welcome Migrant Scientists from the United States

Universities worldwide are preparing to welcome scientists migrating from the United States as a result of policies from the Trump administration that have impacted scientific research funding.

Mar 17 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

US defense industry giant enters Lithuania - opens a branch

Lockheed Martin has established a branch in Lithuania focused on technical consulting activities, with discussions on collaboration with local universities underway.

Mar 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Rule to Save Fuel in Sri Lanka, Learn...

The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day work week for government offices, schools, and universities to conserve fuel amidst a crisis.

Mar 17 • 04:17 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Users are to blame for patent delays, says Inpi president at event

The president of Brazil's National Institute of Intellectual Property (Inpi) stated that delays in patent grants are primarily due to the negligence of users, including companies and universities.

Mar 16 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Surprise at the start of classes in universities due to the university strike: "We are the ones being harmed, the students"

National universities in Argentina are experiencing a strike initiated by faculty and staff in response to grievances about wage reductions and insufficient funding.

Mar 16 • 19:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

UTS 'effectively silenced' student who complained of sexual harassment

An investigation has revealed that the University of Technology Sydney suppressed a student's complaint of sexual harassment, reflecting a broader issue across Australian universities regarding confidentiality clauses that restrict students' support options.

Mar 16 • 19:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Jaak Aaviksoo: Universities want to teach what they know, not necessarily what is needed

Academic Jaak Aaviksoo discusses the ongoing reforms in Ukrainian higher education and the state of higher education in Estonia, emphasizing the need for universities to align their teaching with real-world demands.

Mar 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Meningitis nearly killed me - students need to know more about it'

A mother is advocating for mandatory meningitis education in universities after a viral outbreak led to the deaths of two students at the University of Kent.

Mar 16 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Hotels, universities, and factories close: The war against Iran leads to desperate energy shortages in South Asia

Energy prices are skyrocketing in South Asia, resulting in severe shortages affecting hotels, restaurants, and families, particularly in Kolkata and Mumbai.

Mar 16 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Hotels, universities, and factories are closing: The war against Iran leads to desperate energy shortages in South Asia

Energy prices are skyrocketing in South Asia, particularly affecting Kolkata and Mumbai, as rationing and closures hit hotels and restaurants amid a significant gas shortage.

Mar 16 • 16:34 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

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