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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: Nurses at breaking point in Turku - "The situation is really bad right now"

Emergency department overcrowding and a lack of follow-up care locations are straining the staff at Turku University Hospital, according to reports from Turun Sanomat.

Feb 27 • 15:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Removal of "Tatekans" at Kyoto University, Second Trial Also Does Not Recognize Unconstitutionality, Dismisses Staff Union's Claim

Kyoto University has had a court ruling upheld that dismissed claims from its staff union asserting the removal of outdoor signs infringes on freedom of expression.

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

Sookmyung Women's University Holds Faculty Retirement Ceremony for the Second Semester of 2025: "Deep Respect and Gratitude"

Sookmyung Women's University held a faculty retirement ceremony on February 24, honoring retiring staff and acknowledging their contributions to the institution.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Pro-Russian Political Scientist Will Not Lead Postgraduate Studies. University Reacts to Our Publication

After the publication by OKO.press revealing that pro-Russian academic Leszek Sykulski was set to lead postgraduate studies at a private university in Gdańsk, Sykulski has been removed from the institution's staff list.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

School phone policies in England a ‘huge drain’ on staff resources – study

A study highlights that smartphone policies in English secondary schools significantly burden staff resources, requiring over 100 hours a week to enforce restrictions.

Feb 10 • 23:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Data on Contractor Payments Taken Out of Context

The University of Bifröst addresses concerns over contractor payments to staff, denouncing recent reports that inaccurately identified employees involved.

Feb 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG implements renegotiated ASUU agreement, pays 40% allowance increase

The Nigerian Federal Government has begun the implementation of a 40% salary increase for university academic staff as part of a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Feb 10 • 00:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The Institute of the Ombudswoman has failed." Part of students and staff question the investigation after a renowned professor was dismissed

A university ombudswoman's investigation into the conduct of a distinguished art history professor results in his dismissal, raising concerns and criticisms from parts of the academic community.

Feb 9 • 14:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The case possibly going to court: "Nothing normal about receiving a call from the administrators"

Students and academic staff at Bifröst University accuse the school's management of pressuring students to ensure support for the rector, raising concerns about academic freedom and ethics.

Feb 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UniAbuja promotes 21 academics to professorship

The University of Abuja has promoted 21 academic staff to professorship following a meeting of its Governing Council.

Feb 9 • 00:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Bifrast Affair: 'This is primarily sad'

The Bifrast issue continues to evoke criticism and distrust towards the university's rector, despite a recent committee ruling.

Feb 7 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The vote of no confidence remains despite the ethics committee's decision

A vote of no confidence against the rector of Bifröst University is still in place, despite the rector claiming that the ethics committee's decision forms the basis for reconciliation.

Feb 7 • 11:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Establishing an Advisor System to Certify the Knowledge and Abilities of University Staff to Prevent Research Misconduct

To combat research misconduct, the Japan Fair Research Promotion Association has launched a certification system for staff involved in preventing and investigating misconduct, with 252 individuals certified in the first year.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

"Violated the ethical code and work regulations." After an investigation, the school dismissed a well-known professor, who intends to defend himself

A Czech-Swiss professor was dismissed after a lengthy internal investigation regarding inappropriate behavior towards students and staff, amidst mixed reactions from the university community.

Feb 6 • 15:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Notre Dame hire of abortion advocate to lead center causes staff to cut ties with university

University of Notre Dame staff are resigning in protest over the appointment of a professor who supports abortion to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

Feb 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stepping Forward on Facebook, Condemning the Rector and Saying Enough is Enough

Staff members at Bifröst University express grievances over a stifling work environment following Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík's recent communication regarding a sensitive issue.

Feb 5 • 07:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

HanShin University students forcibly deported - staff prosecuted... exposure of corruption allegations against former minister

Prosecutors have charged a professor and staff from HanShin University for their involvement in the forced deportation of Uzbek students, alongside a former immigration office head accused of receiving favors in return for preferential visa treatment.

Feb 5 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Anonymous tip starts investigation into Bifröst University staff

An anonymous tip has prompted an investigation into potential copyright violations by staff at Bifröst University, leading the school's administration to seek an independent mediator for conflict resolution.

Feb 4 • 13:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Newsom promotes affordable housing for students with a $50 million investment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a major urban redevelopment plan in Sacramento aimed at ensuring affordable housing for students, teachers, and university staff near campuses with a $50 million investment.

Feb 2 • 23:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Outrage at the Clinical Hospital of Valencia over irregular unregulated contracts of 60 specialists

Doctors at the Clinical University Hospital protest against irregular contracts affecting 60 specialists, some lasting over a decade, as health officials plan to reorganize staff.

Feb 2 • 17:12 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Furry answers from artificial intelligence that violate copyright: 'No gratitude to the institution'

The rector of Bifröst University is accused of using artificial intelligence to support claims that staff misrepresented themselves as co-authors of academic papers.

Jan 15 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Academic Staff Express Distrust in Rector

Academic staff at Bifröst University have expressed a lack of confidence in Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík, citing unprofessional conduct in handling complaints against three employees.

Jan 15 • 06:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Most Beautiful Interiors in the World. Title for a Chapel in Central Europe

The Fractal Chapel located at the University Hospital in Graz has won the 'Interior of the Year 2025' award at the World Architecture Festival for its minimalist design and therapeutic fractals that serve patients, visitors, and staff.

Jan 5 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Wrong body cremated after mix-up at Glasgow Queen Elizabeth hospital mortuary

A cremation mix-up at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has led to an investigation by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, resulting in the suspension of staff following the mistake of incorrectly releasing a body to the undertakers.

Dec 27 • 11:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Patient Attacks Hospital Staff with Scissors in Germany. Police Kills Him

A 33-year-old patient was shot dead by police after threatening hospital staff with scissors at a university clinic in Giessen, Germany.

Dec 27 • 08:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead by police during operation at Giessen University Hospital

A man was shot and killed by police at the Giessen University Hospital after allegedly threatening hospital staff with scissors.

Dec 26 • 22:25 UTC

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