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The Hellenic Open University has received €520,000 in funding to enhance its quality assurance and service development capabilities, as part of a broader initiative involving 20 universities in Greece.

The article reflects on the 25-year journey of the Academy of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ, Poland, highlighting its growth and established position in higher education.

Kobe University plans to introduce a specialized graduate program focused on data science beginning in April 2027 to meet the growing demand for skilled data analysts.

The APC chairman has announced a ₦100 million grant for Akwa Ibom State University to support research initiatives.

The study from Eastern Finland University indicates that the Eastern Railway would positively impact the development of eastern Finland by enhancing accessibility and expanding the labor market.

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.

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.

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).

Dongduk Women's University has been selected for the second consecutive year as an operating institution for the 2026 Overseas Work Experience Support Project (WELL) organized by the Korea Industrial Personnel Corporation.

Chung Ang University has conferred an honorary doctorate in business administration to Koo Ja-kyum, chairman of NVH Korea, in recognition of his contributions to the domestic automotive industry and global industrial development.

Yongin University held a forum on the achievements of its innovation support project to share progress and future directions for institutional development.

Kookmin University has successfully conducted a Sustainable Global Leader Training Camp in collaboration with United Nations University, becoming the first university in South Korea to implement such a program.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence raises existential questions about the future of higher education and challenges universities to abandon their long-standing traditions amid pressure from tech companies and students.

The new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Professor Yaqub Geidam, has commenced his role and outlined his agenda for enhancing the university's academic and infrastructural development.

Sahmyook University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Namyangju City to enhance AI talent development and create a high-tech industrial ecosystem.

Seoul Women's University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Acryl Co., Ltd. to innovate work processes and develop talent through AI-based initiatives.

Latvia's Saeima Social Affairs Committee has unanimously supported the Clinical University Hospital bill for consideration by the Saeima, emphasizing the survival issues faced by university hospitals.

A study conducted by Tohoku University has shown that reading picture books to children has significant positive effects on their overall development, including physical and social skills.

The Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) is set to continue its development of nanosatellites using entirely local technology after successful recent launches and new missions planned for 2026.

A contract was signed for the utilization of the Technical University of Crete's properties, involving infrastructure development for students and a conference center.

The Nigerian Federal Government is set to initiate a one-megawatt solar electrification project at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Oyo State, aimed at enhancing sustainable energy access in universities.

Interview with Won Yong-geol, President of the University of Seoul, discussing the impact of AI on education and urban challenges.

Seoul National University of Science and Technology successfully hosted a seminar to share outcomes of urban development projects from international students in a master's program supported by various ministries.

Experts from Stanford University have determined that biological aging officially begins at 78 years old, based on an analysis of plasma proteins from a study of human development.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has supported the establishment of a School of Aviation at Baze University in Abuja to enhance Nigeria's aviation workforce.

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, emphasized the need for the university to adopt innovative strategies for sustained growth and development during his tenure review.

Sahmyook University’s Early Childhood Education Department received the highest 'A Grade' in a capability assessment by the Education Ministry and Korea Educational Development Institute, maintaining its teacher training capacity without reduction until the 2027 academic year.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University and Mokpo University have collaboratively developed an oral lipid nanoplatform capable of inducing continuous ferroptosis and immune reprogramming in tumors, aimed at enhancing drug delivery and immune response against triple-negative breast cancer.

A debate for the rector candidates of Tallinn University was held, featuring professors Indrek Ibrus, Katrin Niglas, and Priit Reiska, focusing on their visions for university management, educational development, and the role of artificial intelligence.

Kim Se-jik, an honorary professor at Seoul National University and an expert in macroeconomics, has been appointed as the new director of the Korea Development Institute (KDI) beginning on the 7th of this month.

A debate featuring candidates for the position of rector at Tallinn University will be broadcast live at 4 PM on the ERR portal, focusing on their visions for university management and development.

Gunnar Gíslason, director of the Center for School Development at the University of Akureyri, expresses concern over the current discourse on literacy and reading instruction, fearing that it may escalate into a 'literacy war' and emphasizes the importance of enhancing focus on literacy and comprehension among middle and high school students.

Avi Loeb from Harvard University proposes that some interstellar objects may originate from advanced, unknown technology, leading to the development of the Loeb Scale to measure these phenomena.

The Catalan government is advancing the complex urban operation of relocating the Clínic Hospital to land acquired from the University of Barcelona for €135 million.

A recent study published in 'Environment International' explores the potential connection between microplastic exposure and accelerated atherosclerosis development, conducted by biomedical researchers at the University of California, Riverside.

A study from the University of California, Riverside, reveals that microplastics may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, raising concerns about their impact on cardiovascular health.

The rector of the University of Athens, Gerasimos Siassos, emphasizes the institution's role in Greece's academic, scientific, and cultural development and its commitment to international collaboration and outreach.

The Academic Union has announced intentions to advocate for changes to the Higher Education Act, aiming to restore academic titles and university autonomy while initiating the development of a new science law.