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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"His Perspective Convicted Us." Hradec University Hired a Professor Accused of Toxic Behavior

Hradec University in Czechia recently employed a professor previously accused of inappropriate conduct at his former institution, amid mixed reactions from students and faculty.

Mar 2 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'They told me I was lucky, but I suffered': how having large breasts can affect your health

The article discusses the health implications of having large breasts, including physical discomfort and mental health issues, through the personal story of an Argentine university professor who underwent breast reduction surgery.

Mar 1 • 13:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Sting for G. Nausėda Regarding the Ignored 'Book Fair': 'It's Not Worth Doing When Your Ratings Are Rapidly Falling'

Mykolas Riomerio University professor Virgis Valentinavičius criticizes Lithuania's political situation, arguing that party leader S. Skvernelis must remain in his position despite ongoing corruption investigations.

Mar 1 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The numantines of the Basque university and their resistance from within to the assault of Bildu: "They have spies in the classrooms. They burst into classes..."

The article discusses the challenges faced by a philosophy professor at the University of the Basque Country due to the increasing influence of EHBildu, which he claims has created an oppressive academic environment.

Feb 28 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal at a New York university over a professor's reprehensible comments about her students

A professor at Hunter College made offensive remarks during a community education council meeting regarding the potential closure of schools, prompting outrage from students and parents.

Feb 28 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Eleni Karamalegkou, Emeritus Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at EKPA, has died

Eleni Karamalegkou, an Emeritus Professor of Latin Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, passed away, leaving a significant impact on the academic community.

Feb 28 • 07:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

An American Professor from a Protestant Family Tells His Story of Converting to Islam

Professor Jonathan Brown describes his journey to Islam from a secular Protestant background, emphasizing the spiritual significance of his conversion during a personal crisis.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Shim Jae-kwan of Sangji University named president of the Indian Philosophy Association

Professor Shim Jae-kwan has been elected as the president of the Indian Philosophy Association, with a term running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Lee Sung-won's research team from Kookmin University has two papers accepted at the world's top artificial intelligence conference CVPR 2026

A research team from Kookmin University has achieved significant success with two papers accepted at the prestigious CVPR 2026 conference.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University Professor Eom Dae-ho's Research Team's Paper Accepted by 'CVPR 2026', the World’s Leading Conference in Artificial Intelligence

A research team led by Professor Eom Dae-ho from Seoul National University has had their paper accepted for CVPR 2026, a prestigious international conference on artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Hong Jin-pyo of Hanyang University Receives the 'Academic Award' at the 70th Korean Vacuum Society Conference

Professor Hong Jin-pyo has received the Academic Award at the 70th Korean Vacuum Society Conference for his exceptional research in semiconductor materials and properties.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Aremu emerges Venite varsity VC

Professor Charity Aremu has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University in Ekiti State, Nigeria, after a competitive selection process.

Feb 27 • 01:19 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

‘Father of graphene’ Andre Geim leaves Britain for chair professorship at HKU

Nobel laureate Andre Geim is leaving the UK to join the University of Hong Kong as a chair professor, citing the city's unique East-West synergy as a draw.

Feb 26 • 09:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former Harvard President L. Summers Will No Longer Teach at the University Due to Links with J. Epstein

Former Harvard President Lawrence Summers has announced he will resign from his professor position at the university due to ongoing document reviews related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors Seek 6 Months in Prison for Incheon University Professor for Breaking into Colleague's Research Lab

A professor at Incheon University is facing a six-month prison sentence for repeatedly breaking into a colleague's research lab, according to prosecutors.

Feb 26 • 05:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chung-Ang University Holds Inauguration Ceremony for 17th President Park Se-hyun

Chung-Ang University inaugurated Professor Park Se-hyun as its 17th president, emphasizing collaboration and innovative educational strategies.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utsunomiya University Professor Engages in Misconduct in Paper Using Generative AI for Data Acquisition; University Considers Disciplinary Action

A Utsunomiya University professor is under investigation for academic misconduct related to a paper that improperly used generative AI to collect data.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself

A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Epstein case causes former U.S. Treasury Secretary to resign from top position

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching and professor roles at Harvard University amid scrutiny regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary resigns as Harvard professor due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers has resigned from his position at Harvard University due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as confirmed by the institution.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein Case: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his resignation from his position as a professor at Harvard University amid controversy over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor: The idea of war with Russia is not entirely foreign to Finnish students

A recent university event focused on how education and research continue amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the impact on students and institutions.

Feb 24 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested suspected of participating in drug trafficking scheme with university professor, investigation points out

A couple was arrested in Araguaína, Brazil, for allegedly participating in a drug trafficking scheme with a university professor.

Feb 24 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

University professor arrested in Tocantins on suspicion of drug trafficking, says police

A university professor in Tocantins was arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs, with law enforcement seizing approximately 10 kilograms of narcotics during the operation.

Feb 24 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Professor Suggests Surprising Way to Combat Climate Change: Ships Should Pollute More in Summer

Markku Kulmala, a professor at the University of Helsinki, proposes that increasing sulfur emissions from ships during the summer months could reflect more sunlight away from Earth, potentially aiding in the fight against climate change.

Feb 24 • 04:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Hyung-min's Research Team Develops Real-Time Capture and Analysis Technology for Underwater Micro and Nano Plastics

A research team led by Professor Kim Hyung-min at Kookmin University has developed an innovative technology that captures and analyzes micro and nano plastics in real time within water bodies.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Chae Kyu-hyun of Sejong University Develops Improved 3D Gravity Measurement Algorithm

Professor Chae Kyu-hyun from Sejong University has developed an improved algorithm for accurately measuring internal gravity in long-period binary star systems using 3D velocity data.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Ryu Jae-geon’s research team at Sogang University presents technology to control high-performance electrode structure through hydride-based reduction reactions

A research team led by Professor Ryu Jae-geon at Sogang University has proposed a new synthesis strategy for controlling the microstructure of germanium, a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries, through hydride-based reduction reactions.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

At Lyon 2 University where Quentin Deranque studied, a professor reveals he teaches under 'private protection'

A professor at Lyon 2 University has disclosed that he teaches under private protection following intimidation by masked individuals, relating it to an antifascist presence on campus.

Feb 23 • 18:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Do-kyung's research team at Kyung Hee University selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT's 'IP Star Scientist' Phase 2 project

Kyung Hee University Professor Kim Do-kyung leads a research team selected for Phase 2 of the 'IP Star Scientist' project to commercialize next-generation cancer treatments.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University Art Club Holds Group Exhibition 'And, Draw'

Sejong University's art club is hosting a group exhibition titled 'And, Draw' alongside a solo exhibition by Professor Lee Gyu-ok from the Media Communication Department, showcasing artworks that capture emotions and natural landscapes.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Lee Young-seok's research team at Kookmin University reveals 'neuroendocrine circuit' that allows the brain to directly sense salt and control intake

A research team led by Professor Lee Young-seok at Kookmin University has identified a neuroendocrine circuit in the brain that dynamically regulates salt intake based on the body’s salt levels.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rightward Shift in Parliament: Serious Discussions Based on Individual Beliefs - Professor Masaki Taniguchi, University of Tokyo

The recent election results indicate a rightward shift in Japan's parliament, analyzed through various dimensions by Professor Masaki Taniguchi.

Feb 21 • 07:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor investigated for sexually harassing a student at UFRR school is suspended for 60 days

Aramuru Soares Borges, a 69-year-old mathematics professor at UFRR, has been suspended for 60 days after being investigated for sexually harassing a 15-year-old student.

Feb 20 • 21:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Will he teach classes?': Maru Campos criticizes Marx Arriaga being a professor at a university in Ciudad Juárez

Maru Campos, the governor of Chihuahua, expressed skepticism about Marx Arriaga's capability to teach at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez following his dismissal from the Secretariat of Public Education.

Feb 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After a video shows a teacher approached for alleged alcohol consumption with students in the classroom, UFS says it will investigate the case

The University of Sergipe (UFS) announced an internal investigation following a viral video purportedly showing a professor consuming alcohol with students in a classroom.

Feb 20 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian university researcher sent fabricated citations to the press, researcher apologizes

A professor from the Estonian University of Life Sciences submitted an opinion article with falsified references criticizing the restoration of Finnish forests and has since apologized for his actions.

Feb 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FREE ⟩ From 'Hamster Society' to Creative Labs: What is Garage Culture, Really?

On Sunday, March 1st, a free thematic day at the Tallinn Museum of Nations will feature an exhibition titled 'Garage. Гараж. Garage' and a lecture by Tauri Tuvikese, a professor of urban studies at Tallinn University, discussing garages and garage culture.

Feb 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police raid the office of Incheon University president over allegations of preferential hiring for Yoo Seung-min's daughter

Police conducted a raid at Incheon University’s president's office regarding allegations that Yoo Seung-min's daughter received preferential treatment in her hiring as a professor.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Professor Choi Jun-seok's research team at Sogang University has a paper accepted at the best international conference in artificial intelligence, ICLR 2026

A research team led by Professor Choi Jun-seok at Sogang University has had their paper accepted at the prestigious International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, addressing issues in large vision-language models.

Feb 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications open for public competition for professor at Univasf

Applications are now open for a public competition for professors at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, offering 45 vacancies across various academic fields.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: The Concrete Heads from the Bundeswehr University

Professor Karl-Christian Thienel from the Bundeswehr University Munich discusses innovative, eco-friendly materials and their potential applications in construction to combat climate change.

Feb 19 • 12:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I was thinking about whether to break my leg." Students detailed their experience with the behavior of a well-known professor

Students from Masaryk University have shared troubling accounts of the behavior of a history professor, leading to his suspension amid allegations of manipulation and inappropriate conduct.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Singer-songwriter Park Ki-young Appointed as Professor at Dongduk Women's University Department of Practical Music

Singer-songwriter Park Ki-young has been appointed as a professor at Dongduk Women's University starting from the 2026 academic year.

Feb 19 • 04:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Antonis Manidakis has died - Two days of mourning at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Antonis Manidakis, an esteemed professor at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and former Minister, has passed away at the age of 82, prompting a two-day mourning period at the university.

Feb 18 • 14:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Catholic University in the USA Hires Abortion Advocate. How Did This Happen?

The hiring of professor Susan Ostermann, an abortion rights advocate, by Notre Dame University has sparked major controversy and backlash from several American bishops.

Feb 18 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'In the enthusiasm of getting on camera...', Galgotias University blames professor over robodog controversy

Galgotias University has issued an apology regarding the misinformation about a robotic dog during an AI summit, attributing the confusion to a professor's statement.

Feb 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Professor: Continuous Excessive Protein Intake Burdens Intestinal Health

A professor at the University of Tartu warns that overconsumption of protein could harm intestinal health, particularly among youth, while elderly individuals may face risks of protein deficiency.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Akinkugbe emerges James Hope varsity VC

Professor Oluyele Akinkugbe has been appointed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor of James Hope University in Lagos, a position he will assume on February 16.

Feb 18 • 00:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eraldo Ferraz: who is the standard bearer of Pinto da Madrugada in Maceió

Eraldo Ferraz, a university professor and frevo enthusiast, has become a prominent symbol of Maceió's Carnival as the standard bearer of the Pinto da Madrugada bloc.

Feb 17 • 18:58 UTC

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