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🇧🇷 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

Taking care of a child with a mental disorder can consume up to half of the income, says Unifesp; free Unicef channel gives support to young people

A study by the Federal University of São Paulo reveals that families caring for a child with mental disorders may spend up to 50% of their income on related costs.

Mar 3 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protest at USP criticizes Toffoli and defends code of ethics at the STF

A protest at the University of São Paulo called for a code of ethics for the STF, criticizing current practices that undermine public trust in the judiciary.

Mar 2 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP Law School begins emergency works on historic building after fire

The University of São Paulo's Law School has commenced emergency repairs on the Palácio do Comércio, a historic building affected by a recent fire.

Mar 2 • 21:55 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely

The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits the building of the Faculty of Law at USP, in downtown SP

A fire broke out at the Faculty of Law building at the University of São Paulo in downtown São Paulo, but was quickly contained by firefighters.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits building of the Law School of USP in downtown SP

A fire broke out at the Law School building of the University of São Paulo (USP) in downtown São Paulo, caused by air conditioning system issues.

Feb 27 • 02:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP and Museum of Favelas unite Frantz Fanon's decolonialism with technology in special course

The Museum of Favelas and the University of São Paulo are launching a postgraduate special course on 'Racisms and fundamentalisms in the era of iconomy: Frantz Fanon and the critique of images in digital technologies.'

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Osteoporosis medication shows potential against diseases caused by excess iron

Researchers from the University of São Paulo found that two osteoporosis medications could help combat diseases caused by iron overload in the body.

Feb 26 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

System that generates electricity using marine bacteria developed at Unesp; understand

A research project at São Paulo State University (Unesp) has developed an experimental system that generates electricity using the photosynthesis of marine bacteria.

Feb 26 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

USP count indicates much smaller crowd at carnival blocks than numbers released in SP

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo estimates that the crowd at the Pipoca da Rainha carnival block was around 20,000, significantly lower than the 2 million reported by the block's organizers.

Feb 25 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: sixth list of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the sixth list of approved candidates for its entrance exams, allowing students to check their results and proceed with virtual registration.

Feb 25 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

USP research reveals that green propolis has potential against Alzheimer and Parkinson

A doctoral research at the University of São Paulo has found that compounds in green propolis may help combat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson.

Feb 25 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Organizations hold event at USP in defense of a code of conduct in the Judiciary

Civil society organizations are set to hold an event at the University of São Paulo advocating for a code of conduct for the Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cold virus hides and multiplies in the tonsils even in asymptomatic individuals

A study from the University of São Paulo reveals that the cold virus can hide in tonsils and adenoids, leading to prolonged infections without symptoms.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rhinovirus can hide in cells in the tonsils, and this may be positive; understand the hypothesis from USP's study

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that rhinovirus can infect and multiply within immune cells in the tonsils, which may enhance long-term immune memory.

Feb 23 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fifth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the fifth call for candidates approved in its entrance exams, which includes details about enrollment periods for successful applicants.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How milk becomes whey protein? Video shows details of the supplement manufacturing process

This article explores the production process of whey protein at the University of São Paulo, revealing the transformation of whey into protein powder and its common uses.

Feb 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens registrations for more than 6,400 vacancies in interior São Paulo; check opportunities

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) has opened registrations for over 6,400 vacancies distributed across ten areas of knowledge in several cities in São Paulo's interior.

Feb 21 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

22-year-old university student dies after serious accident on highway in the interior of SP

A 22-year-old university student, Vinícius Emídio, died following a motorcycle accident on a highway in Descalvado, São Paulo.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fourth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has announced the fourth call for candidates in four selection processes for its undergraduate programs starting in 2026.

Feb 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

João Adolfo Hansen, literary critic and professor of national literature at USP, dies

João Adolfo Hansen, a prominent literary critic and professor at the University of São Paulo, has passed away at the age of 83.

Feb 16 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was José Álvaro Moisés, USP professor and founder of the PT who drowned in Ubatuba

José Álvaro Moisés, a retired professor from the University of São Paulo and a founder of the Workers' Party (PT), tragically drowned in Ubatuba at the age of 81.

Feb 14 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian wins award in Germany for AI research in diagnosing mental disorders

Francisco Rodrigues from the University of São Paulo has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Prize in Germany for his AI-based research in diagnosing mental disorders.

Feb 12 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

USP officially terminates the contract of law professor accused of sexual harassment

The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against him.

Feb 11 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP officially confirms the dismissal of law professor investigated under suspicion of sexual harassment

The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro, who has been accused of sexually harassing students, following a vote by the Faculty of Law in December.

Feb 11 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp Freshmen Report Fake Profile Sexual Harassment on Social Media in Interior of SP

Students at the São Paulo State University (Unesp) in Araraquara are reporting sexual harassment from a fake profile on social media, specifically targeting new female students.

Feb 11 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student who prays the rosary every day and was accepted four times will study medicine at USP: 'the umbilical cord breaks'

Eighteen-year-old Gustavo Medeiros will study medicine at the University of São Paulo after being accepted into four universities, attributing his success to daily prayers.

Feb 10 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

14-year-old Acrean approved at USP and has already been selected for more than 20 courses: 'I want medicine'

Ana Joyce, a 14-year-old from Acre, Brazil, has been accepted into 23 university courses across various institutions, including the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

Feb 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

These 11 mistakes increase the risk of food infections, according to a study

A study from the University of São Paulo highlights common food handling mistakes that elevate the risk of foodborne illnesses in Brazil.

Feb 8 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Study reveals inequality in mortality from infections in hospitals in the São Paulo SUS

A study from the Federal University of São Paulo shows that where patients are treated significantly affects the outcomes for infection treatments in hospitals, revealing regional disparities in mortality rates within the SUS system.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guarujá opens 134 vacancies for free undergraduate courses; see how to register

Guarujá city in São Paulo is offering 134 vacancies for distance undergraduate courses in partnership with the University of São Paulo's Virtual University (Univesp).

Feb 7 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How researchers concluded that a more expensive dressing can make burn treatment cheaper and more efficient

A Brazilian clinical trial suggests that a more advanced and pricier dressing for deep burns can reduce patient pain, shorten hospitalization, and decrease overall treatment costs by over 30%.

Feb 7 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School from the interior of SP leads results in the Paulista Provão and approves student in medicine at Unesp: 'We dreamed together,' says vice-principal

A school in Jaú, São Paulo, has achieved top results in the Paulista Provão exam, securing a medical admission for one of its students at Unesp.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Blindness or Science? USP Launches Guide to Confront Fanaticism and Exit the Bubble

The University of São Paulo has released a guide titled 'Science, Belief, and (i-)Reality' aimed at addressing issues of fanaticism among young evangelicals.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens registrations for the 2026 entrance exam: there are 24,029 vacancies in 456 locations in the state of SP

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) is offering 24,029 openings for free courses across 456 locations in 386 municipalities for its 2026 entrance exam.

Feb 4 • 09:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice will decide in March whether the young woman will go to trial for running over and killing her boyfriend and friend out of jealousy

The São Paulo court will start deciding in March whether a university student accused of pursuing, running over, and killing her boyfriend and his friend out of jealousy will face a jury trial for the crimes.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school student passes entrance exam at USP and may become the first engineer in the family in the interior of SP

18-year-old João Gabriel Motta from Adamantina, SP, achieves a place at the prestigious University of São Paulo, potentially becoming the first engineer in his family.

Feb 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp Entrance Exam Offers 1,400 Places in Graduate Courses in the Campinas Region; See List

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) is offering 1,400 spots in the 2026 entrance exam across 21 cities in the Campinas region, with registration open until March 11.

Feb 3 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Less than 20% are 'dangerous': USP launches guide to help you overcome the fear of snakes

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) have released a free guide on snakes to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and these reptiles.

Feb 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Not diet and not doctors. Scientists discover the secret to record longevity

Scientists led by Mayana Zatz at the University of São Paulo are studying the genetic diversity and immune mechanisms of supercentenarians in Brazil to uncover secrets of their exceptional longevity.

Jan 12 • 12:22 UTC

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