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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘It seems almost like a dream’: says young woman accepted into medicine at two federal universities in Tocantins

21-year-old Cecília Leite expresses her joy at being accepted into medical school at two federal universities in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others

The Nigerian government is encouraging universities and institutions to commercialize research to boost innovation and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Epstein's Journey into the Embrace of America's Elite Universities

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's connections to America's elite universities despite not having a degree from any of them.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: NUC releases guidelines on honorary doctorates

The National Universities Commission in Nigeria has released new guidelines to regulate the award and usage of honorary doctorate degrees amidst concerns over their indiscriminate conferment.

Feb 26 • 10:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Two Voices and One Crisis: Conflicting Scenes Inside Tehran Universities

Tehran's universities have reopened amidst protests marking the 40-day period since recent demonstrations resulted in numerous casualties.

Feb 26 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will artificial intelligence in universities lead to a return to oral exams? A discussion about LU's research

A study conducted by the University of Latvia explores how students and teachers are integrating artificial intelligence into their academic processes.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Gintaras Sarafinas. Getting into prestigious high schools is becoming harder than entering universities

Competition for entering prestigious high schools in Lithuania has increased significantly, outperforming that of universities.

Feb 26 • 09:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea National Sport University holds a report meeting for training professionals in sports AI

Korea National Sport University held a report meeting on the achievements of its AI-based international smart coaching project, involving various universities' AI research teams.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Juhani Jutila, 27, switched from construction to medical studies in Romania - already one in three new doctors has studied abroad

A growing number of Finnish medical professionals are being trained abroad, with 35% of licensed doctors in Finland having graduated from foreign universities, raising questions about the trust in the qualifications of foreign-trained doctors.

Feb 26 • 04:06 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reiska: Academic freedom is very strong in Estonia

Priit Reiska, the incoming rector of Tallinn University, stated that academic freedom is thriving in Estonia but emphasized the importance of maintaining the uniqueness of different universities.

Feb 25 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Protests at Iranian Universities Continue Ahead of New Negotiation Round with the United States

Protests at Iranian universities are ongoing amid new negotiations with the United States, with the government claiming students are trying to incite unrest.

Feb 25 • 11:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Scientific Research at Polish Universities

Scientific research results in Poland are increasingly finding practical applications in various sectors rather than remaining confined to academic publications.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman approved in medicine at two federal universities and mother gets emotional: 'It has always been in the blood'

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old student, celebrated her acceptance into two medical programs in Brazil, fulfilling a lifelong dream and exciting her mother.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Student Accessible: Debates Like Those by the Prime Minister Shouldn't Happen in Schools

Patrik Prístupný, the head of the Student Council of Universities in Slovakia, criticizes school debates conducted by politicians without opposition and the normalization of vulgar behavior in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 07:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Role of Universities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The article discusses the significant changes in educational frameworks due to artificial intelligence and the increasing role of universities in lifelong learning programs.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New megatrends in education. Universities will train experts in critical technologies

Polish universities are set to receive significant support to adapt their educational offerings towards critical technologies that will strengthen economic resilience.

Feb 24 • 20:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Iran: Protests at Universities. Students with Anti-Government Slogans

Students in Iran are protesting against the government, chanting anti-regime slogans as unrest continues in universities following violent crackdowns earlier this month.

Feb 24 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Armed police flood Iran’s universities to crush student protests

Armed security forces in Iran are aggressively responding to student protests at various universities, leading to violent confrontations and increased restrictions on students.

Feb 24 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative technicians of federal universities in Pará go on strike

Administrative technicians across three federal universities in Pará, Brazil, have initiated an indefinite strike as part of a national movement aiming to enforce agreements with the federal government.

Feb 24 • 13:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Bullets, tanks, and weapons no longer have an effect on us": protests resurge in Iranian universities

In Iran, university students are reviving anti-regime protests more than forty days after a violent crackdown on demonstrations.

Feb 24 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: The Problem Lies Not in the Abundance of Fraud but in a Much More Important Issue

This article discusses the ethical and educational dilemmas posed by the rise of artificial intelligence tools in universities, which are transforming academic life beyond just concerns about cheating.

Feb 24 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Small Business Market Promotion Agency Signs MOU with 15 Regional Universities for Local Content Focused University Program

The Small Business Market Promotion Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with 15 regional universities to enhance local entrepreneurship and economic vitality through innovative local content initiatives.

Feb 24 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Education Council discusses rules for the use of AI in schools and universities

A commission from Brazil's National Education Council is formulating guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in educational institutions, slated for a vote in March.

Feb 24 • 01:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How the Medical Faculty at the University of Warsaw is Established

The article discusses the establishment and functioning of the Medical Faculty at the University of Warsaw, highlighting its innovative approach compared to traditional medical universities.

Feb 23 • 23:00 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 País
National & Local

Iran tries to curb protests held at universities for three consecutive days

Iran is attempting to suppress ongoing student protests that have persisted for three days in universities amid rising tensions from U.S. military deployments in the region.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran: Protests at Universities and Messages to Students via Phone, Denial of Summoning 'Special Forces'

Iranian universities are witnessing student protests and gatherings amid official assurances supporting critical discourse.

Feb 23 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians exchange universities in the country for medical courses in Paraguay

More Brazilian students are opting to study medicine in Paraguay due to the high costs and low performance of local medical schools.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New wave of protests at universities in Iran

New protests erupted in Iran over the weekend against the regime, including counter-protests in support of it at five universities in Tehran.

Feb 23 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, the protests return. A mysterious SMS appears to the protesters: "Trump man of action. Wait"

Protests have erupted once again in Iran as students return to universities, reigniting political discontent against the regime amid claims of government repression.

Feb 23 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If you have a degree from these colleges... you might lose your job!

A recent warning highlights that degrees from certain universities deemed fake by the UGC could jeopardize employment for graduates.

Feb 23 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two universities propose to evaluate educational centers beyond good grades

Two Spanish universities suggest a new evaluation framework for educational institutions, focusing on sustainability and governance instead of solely academic performance.

Feb 23 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Protests continue for the third consecutive day in Iranian universities

Demonstrations against the political leadership are ongoing at Iranian universities, with students chanting slogans and expressing dissatisfaction with the regime's support for radical groups.

Feb 23 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative technicians from UFPI and UFDPar go on indefinite strike this Monday (23)

Administrative technicians from the universities UFPI and UFDPar in Brazil have initiated an indefinite strike due to unmet agreements regarding their working conditions.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Students Start New Wave of Protests Against Khamenei Government

Iranian students have initiated protests that escalated into clashes at several universities, reflecting ongoing tensions within the country amid heightened military presence from the U.S.

Feb 23 • 09:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Introduction of ‘AI Basic Education’ in 20 Universities... Freshmen Required to Take ‘AI Liberal Arts’

The South Korean Ministry of Education announces a program to integrate basic artificial intelligence education into 20 universities, making it mandatory for freshmen.

Feb 23 • 03:06 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why Chinese universities are ditching language degrees for strategic regional expertise

Chinese universities are increasingly focusing on regional studies rather than traditional language degrees, reflecting a shift towards understanding foreign regions through a uniquely Chinese perspective.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike

Anti-government protests in Iran have intensified, with reports of gunfire and tear gas as students gather to commemorate those killed in previous demonstrations.

Feb 23 • 00:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Protests Held for the Second Day at Some Universities in Iran

Protests are occurring for the second consecutive day at various universities in Iran.

Feb 22 • 19:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New Student Demonstrations in Iran

Students at several Iranian universities protested for the second consecutive day, with clashes reported between demonstrators and counter-protesters.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protests and tensions accompany the resumption of studies at Iranian universities

Protests erupted in several Iranian universities as students clashed over political issues coinciding with the resumption of classes.

Feb 22 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iranian students protest at universities amid tensions with US

Iranian students are protesting at universities in the country, spurred by increasing tensions with the United States.

Feb 22 • 09:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Renewed Protests at Iranian University... "Death to Dictator Khamenei" March

Following a crackdown on anti-government protests last month, renewed demonstrations erupted at Iranian universities, with participants chanting against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Feb 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UGC Identifies These 32 Universities as Fake, Are You Taking Admissions? See the List

The UGC has declared 32 universities in India as fake, warning students against enrolling in them as their degrees will not be valid for jobs or further education.

Feb 22 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Iranian students clash with security forces during protests amid Trump warning

Iranian students protested against the government at Tehran universities, clashing with security forces, while warnings of military action from Donald Trump hovered over the situation.

Feb 22 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Private Universities and the Battle Against Liberal Thought

The article discusses the rise of private educational institutions in Spain, driven by ultraconservative organizations aiming to promote their ideology.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestigious universities

Chinese students are increasingly opting for vocational degrees over traditional university education due to higher job-placement rates and the challenging employment landscape.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Students returned to protest against the Iranian regime

Students held anti-government protests at several universities in Iran as the new semester began, commemorating those who died in January protests against the regime.

Feb 22 • 00:02 UTC

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