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An outbreak of meningitis has prompted an increase in NHS staff at vaccination centers due to rising case numbers and long queues for vaccinations.

A 40-year-old woman, hospitalized for a mental illness at Saifai Medical University, was found to be five months pregnant during a routine check-up, leading to an investigation involving hospital staff.

Students and staff at the Federal University of Piauí allege harassment and violence during a university event, leading to police involvement.

The elections for the rectorship at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) will be held online this Thursday, allowing eligible faculty, administrative staff, and students to vote until 21:00.

Korea Cyber University participated in the '2026 Seoul Marathon' with faculty and students to promote communication and strengthen bonds.

Academic and non-academic staff at Taraba State University are poised to end their strike following acceptance of a N500m offer from the Taraba State Government, pending a formal agreement.

National universities in Argentina are experiencing a strike initiated by faculty and staff in response to grievances about wage reductions and insufficient funding.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Father Adasu University in Makurdi has threatened to strike due to unresolved welfare issues, including unpaid salaries and pension irregularities.

Eight individuals, including professors and staff from Dongmyeong University, have been sent to prosecutors over allegations of inflating freshman enrollment rates during the admissions process.

Tesla is hiring employees without a university degree for various operational roles, focusing more on skills and training than formal education.

A professor at the Federal University of Goiás was dismissed following allegations of sexual abuse by several students.

Seoul National University of Science and Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with RAP, Inc. to enhance collaboration and provide AI-based services to students and staff.

A shortage of textiles for both patients and staff at Norrland University Hospital has been reported due to a renegotiated contract with the supplier, Textilia.

The UK government plans to establish a new whistleblowing service for university staff as part of an action plan aimed at addressing extremism and enhancing social cohesion.

The article highlights the achievements and impact of female rectors at public universities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, particularly the University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, which boasts a predominantly female student and staff body.

The Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) has inaugurated a Cuidoteca to provide nighttime care for children of students and staff in Teresina, aimed particularly at families in vulnerable situations.

A norovirus outbreak at Akershus University Hospital has affected both patients and staff, with health authorities reporting three ongoing outbreaks and advising on prevention measures.

The Osaka University of Economics has dismissed a male staff member for allegedly embezzling approximately 42 million yen from support funds.

A New York judge has overturned disciplinary actions against students who occupied Hamilton Hall during protests, ruling that the university improperly used sealed arrest records as evidence.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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