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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Peace does not reach Madrid campuses, despite the truce that Ayuso signed with the rectors

Despite a signed truce between Madrid's university rectors and President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, economic concerns persist at public universities in Madrid.

Mar 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Online Exams for a More Inclusive University

In Italy, around 1 in 7 university students attend online universities, primarily allowing working individuals to balance their studies and jobs through recorded lectures and online resources.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pae Gymnasium graduate Marsell Kovalev: what did the children do wrong?

Marsell Kovalev, a student at Tallinn University, reflects on his memorable school experiences, emphasizing the value of extracurricular learning activities.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It was difficult to leave my family,' says 17-year-old who worked on a farm and was accepted into medicine at the federal university

Seventeen-year-old Fernando Abreu Miranda, who worked on a farm, has been accepted into medicine at the Federal University of Tocantins, expressing the challenges of leaving his family behind for his studies.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Research: School Absenteeism Has Become a Problem

A study indicates that school absenteeism has become a significant issue, with increasing school absence rates in recent years in Finland.

Mar 4 • 07:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The agreement between Ayuso and the rectors, as celebrated as it is empty

Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso has signed a multi-year funding agreement with university rectors, but critics argue it fails to address deeper issues of financial strain in public universities.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I sat for WAEC thrice, battled self-doubt — OOU best graduating student

David Ajayi, the top graduate from the Civil Engineering Department at Olabisi Onabanjo University, discusses his journey to academic excellence despite early challenges and self-doubt.

Mar 4 • 03:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sahmyook University appoints Jeong Chang-deok as ‘AI-focused university special professor’

Sahmyook University has appointed Jeong Chang-deok, former president of several universities, as a special professor to lead its AI-focused initiative and has announced a donation to support its growth.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Does Design Exist? Students and Professors Together Open a New Horizon in Design Education with the DBEW Award 2026

Korea's Kookmin University is collaborating with Italy's ADI to host the DBEW Award 2026, aiming to explore universal design values beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.

Mar 4 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uepa announces results of the new gastronomy course; see the list of approved candidates

The State University of Pará has published the results of its special selection process for the new Gastronomy Technology course, admitting 62 students.

Mar 3 • 22:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

University Funding: Free Public Education Does Not Exist

The article argues that while public university education in Argentina is often referred to as free, it is actually subsidized by tax revenues that burden all societal segments, including lower-income households.

Mar 3 • 22:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Prodigy Girl in California: She is 10 years old, has the same last name as a character from The Big Bang Theory, and is already studying at university

A 10-year-old girl named Honey Cooper is taking university-level courses while attending 4th grade through a dual enrollment program in California.

Mar 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Changes in the Leadership of Bifröst University

Bifröst University is undergoing changes in its leadership structure.

Mar 3 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Learn how your behavior can be the key to a successful career

A career management center at Unifor emphasizes the significance of professional behavior in shaping successful careers for graduates and postgraduates.

Mar 3 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufra receives applications for the 2026 entrance exam until this Tuesday, 3; see schedule

The Federal Rural University of Amazonia (Ufra) is accepting applications for its 2026 entrance exam until Tuesday, with over 1,100 free spots in various fields of study across multiple campuses.

Mar 3 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMT opens competition for teachers with salaries of up to R$ 14.2 million

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has launched a public competition for 49 higher education teaching positions, with salaries reaching over R$ 14,2 million as per the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Union.

Mar 3 • 17:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Promotion of 203 Bachelor's Graduates of the Catholic University of Croatia

The Catholic University of Croatia celebrated the graduation of 203 bachelor's students across various fields on February 28, 2026.

Mar 3 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fuvest releases the first waiting list for the 2026 entrance exam

The Fuvest has announced the first waiting list for the 2026 entrance exam for the University of São Paulo, with candidates required to complete registration promptly.

Mar 3 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

75-year-old farmer approved for the 2nd time at UFPI returned to study after retirement: 'an inspiration for grandchildren', says daughter-in-law

A 75-year-old man named João José de Carvalho has been accepted for a second time into a biological sciences program at the Federal University of Piauí after returning to education post-retirement.

Mar 3 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Center for Treatment and Research in Rare Diseases is inaugurated at Unifor

The Center for Neurodevelopment in Rare Diseases was inaugurated at the University of Fortaleza to provide specialized care for children with rare neurological disorders.

Mar 3 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Competition in university entrance exams reinforces the importance of pre-university courses

Competition in Brazil's university entrance exams highlights the growing need for effective pre-university preparation.

Mar 3 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘We found brilliant but insecure young people’: this is the silent gap before entering university

Daniel Valenzuela discusses the academic preparedness of students entering university and highlights the gaps that some students experience.

Mar 3 • 13:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sangji University Nursing Department, All Graduates Pass National Nurse Examination... Continuing Success for 10 Years

All 57 graduates of the Nursing Department at Sangji University achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2026 National Nurse Examination, marking ten consecutive years of similar success.

Mar 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The new Education Advisor of Ayuso seals an agreement with the rectors of public universities in record time

The new Education Advisor Mercedes Zarzalejo has quickly reached an agreement with the rectors of Madrid's public universities for a new multi-year funding model.

Mar 3 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso reaches agreement with Madrid rectors on new university funding model

The Community of Madrid has reached an agreement with the rectors of public universities to establish a new multi-year funding model.

Mar 3 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PPC Group and Georgetown University partner to launch a new university legal entity in Greece

Georgetown University is seeking approval to establish a legal entity in Greece to offer postgraduate programs, in partnership with PPC Group.

Mar 3 • 05:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital

A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Duksung Women's University Holds Second Training for Faculty of National University of Battambang, Cambodia

Duksung Women's University hosted a training session for faculty members of Cambodia's National University of Battambang to strengthen academic cooperation.

Mar 3 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

75-Year-Old Man Approved for University Admission for the 2nd Time: 'It’s Never Too Late to Study'

A 75-year-old man from Brazil celebrates his acceptance into university for the second time, emphasizing the importance of education at any age.

Mar 2 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sisu 2026 at UFSCar: see the list of the second call of approved candidates

The University of São Carlos (UFSCar) has announced the list of 1,839 candidates approved in the second call for the Unified Selection System (Sisu) for undergraduate courses.

Mar 2 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free basic computer course is open for registration in MS

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul is open for registrations until April 4 for an online Basic Computer Course starting on March 14 and aiming to teach essential computer skills.

Mar 2 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barão de Mauá's Medicine Program is the First in Ribeirão Preto and Region in ENAMED

The Medicine program at Barão de Mauá University Center achieved the best result among private institutions in Ribeirão Preto and the surrounding region in the ENAMED evaluation.

Mar 2 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Educational Seminar: "Discussing GenZ: University, Work & the Future" of the University of Western Attica

The University of Western Attica is organizing an educational seminar to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Generation Z in terms of education and professional development.

Mar 2 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The cost of indecision: 'I feel like I made my parents and grandparents lose money by changing my university major'

A young woman reflects on the financial burden of changing her university major, expressing regret for the impact it may have had on her family's finances.

Mar 2 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP holds a magna lecture on the philosophy of private law this Monday

The University of São Paulo's Law School will inaugurate the academic year with a lecture on the philosophy of private law, featuring international participants from Argentina and local judiciary representatives.

Mar 2 • 11:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Radical 'abertzales' use smoke bombs and flares to empty faculties and stop classes in Vitoria for March 3

Radical supporters of Gazte Koordinadora Sozialista disrupted classes at the University of Vitoria using smoke bombs and flares, as part of mobilizations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a police crackdown that killed five workers on March 3, 1976.

Mar 2 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI and Georgetown University collaborate for a new university in Greece

The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEI) has partnered with Georgetown University to establish a new legal entity for higher education in Greece, expected to begin operation in the fall of 2026.

Mar 2 • 10:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ústí University Wants to Teach Students How to Prepare Companies for the End of Coal Mining

Ústí University in Czechia is launching a program aimed at educating students on transitioning companies away from coal mining.

Mar 2 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Registration for the academic test at the University of Tartu is open until March 10

The University of Tartu is organizing its academic test for the eighth time, allowing students to secure a place in higher education by achieving at least 70 points out of 100.

Mar 2 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Freshman removed from university after messages threatening rape against colleague

A physical education student at Santa Cecília University was expelled following the leak of messages threatening rape against a female student.

Mar 2 • 08:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The First 1 Province 1 National University of South Korea’... Official Launch of Integrated Gangwon University

Gangwon University has officially launched as the first ‘1 Province 1 National University’ in South Korea after integrating with Kangwon National University of Technology.

Mar 2 • 05:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute opens registrations for free pre-university course in Salvador

The Steve Biko Cultural Institute in Salvador is accepting registrations for a free pre-university course aimed at Black individuals in Bahia.

Mar 1 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ribeirão Preto Student Achieves Perfect Math Score on Enem and Secures Place at USP: 'I Never Got Tired of Studying'

An 18-year-old student from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, achieved a perfect score in math on the Enem exam and earned admission to the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

Mar 1 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

17-Year-Old from the Farm Celebrates First Week in Medical School at Federal University

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student, celebrates his first week at the Federal University of Tocantins after overcoming various challenges while working in agriculture.

Mar 1 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I have always liked to internationalize myself': these are the ten most sought-after university degrees by students in Ecuador

The article discusses the increasing focus on international education among Ecuadorian students, highlighting popular career choices and economic factors influencing their decisions.

Mar 1 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Youth from across Latvia compete in chemistry olympiad

Students from various high schools in Latvia participated in a chemistry olympiad at the University of Latvia's Natural House, testing their theoretical and practical skills in chemistry.

Mar 1 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From High School to University, the Path is Problematic

The transition from secondary to tertiary education in Greece poses significant challenges for students, leading to issues such as inadequate preparation and increased dropout rates.

Mar 1 • 08:43 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
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The researchers in Umeå want to make the school lunch part of the education

Researchers at Umeå University suggest integrating school lunches into the curriculum to leverage them as a pedagogical resource.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How 'going to university' can be a lonely online experience

The article discusses how the university experience in Australia has transformed from an engaging on-campus environment to a more isolating online setup post-pandemic.

Feb 28 • 21:25 UTC

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