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Queen’s University students stranded in Doha after Iran attack shuts down airspace

A group of Queen’s University students is stranded in Doha, Qatar, due to regional airspace closures caused by escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

Feb 28 • 23:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How a medical faculty is created at the university

The article discusses the establishment of the Medical Faculty at the University of Warsaw, highlighting the involvement of students in scientific research.

Feb 28 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMS offers preparatory course for Enem, entrance exams and PASSE

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is offering a preparatory course with applications open until March 16, 2026, including free spots for economically vulnerable students.

Feb 28 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEMS has open registrations for a free preparatory course for the Enem and entrance exams

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) and entrance examinations, aimed at high school students.

Feb 28 • 12:31 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Hochul announces there are more students in CUNY than in 2024 and 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an increase in enrollment at the City University of New York (CUNY) for the third consecutive year, reflecting the state's commitment to educational accessibility.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes

McGill and Concordia universities have decided to discontinue their legal challenge against the Quebec government's tuition hike for out-of-province students, despite a previous court ruling in their favor.

Feb 28 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the University Transport Card in MA remain open until March 13

Registrations for the University Transport Card in Maranhão are open until March 13, providing financial aid for students' daily transportation.

Feb 27 • 20:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Notre Dame students applaud abortion advocate declining leadership appointment but say 'war' continues

Students at Notre Dame celebrate the withdrawal of an abortion-rights advocate from a leadership role while expressing ongoing concerns about the university's Catholic identity.

Feb 27 • 16:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The student was accused of leading her friends to make boyfriends

A first-year data science student at Devi Ahilya University in Indore has been accused of trying to lead other female students astray by encouraging them to pursue romantic relationships under the guise of enjoying college life.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Protest by NSUI at Gujarat University

Students vandalized an academic research exhibition at Gujarat University where historical documents related to notable leaders were displayed.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Can artificial intelligence do without scientists? A conversation about the research from the University of Latvia

A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Latvia reveals that artificial intelligence tools have become commonplace in higher education, with the majority of educators and students using them in various academic tasks.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Aarhus University sends students home due to insufficient fire safety

Aarhus University is sending students home for two weeks due to inadequate fire safety measures in several of its buildings, resulting in a shift to online classes.

Feb 27 • 09:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

University, CCUM: "939,000 euros from MUR prize to virtuous model of merit colleges"

The Italian government's allocation of €939,209 to merit colleges supports thousands of deserving students and acknowledges the role of these institutions in promoting academic merit and social mobility.

Feb 27 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘When submitting university assignments, students must disclose AI use’... The Ministry of Education unveils ethical guidelines

The South Korean government has released draft ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in universities amidst growing concerns over academic dishonesty related to AI.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To support local doctors, one must graduate from middle and high schools in the same metropolitan area as the university

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Potato Vegetable, Potato Puri... Repeatedly Potato', Students Protest Against Poor Mess Food

Students at Lucknow University protested against poor quality mess food, which predominantly featured potatoes.

Feb 27 • 06:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ruckus in JNU over UGC, police dragged students away during scuffles

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protested against UGC regulations and demanded the resignation of the Vice Chancellor amidst violent clashes with police.

Feb 27 • 04:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is JNU boiling again, and why are 500 students adamant about the march? The complete story of the midnight turmoil

Tension has resurfaced at Jawaharlal Nehru University as students plan a long march to protest the Rohith Act and against UGC rules, leading to a significant police presence and over 50 arrests.

Feb 27 • 03:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Scientist’s Opportunity to Work at the University of Latvia Allows Continuation of Work with Students in Her Hometown Dnipro

Ukrainian scientist Natālija Amirulojeva is balancing her roles between Dnipro and Riga while continuing her research and teaching at the University of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

500 JNU Students Stand Firm on March, Midnight Chaos... 51 Protesters Detained

Protests at Jawaharlal Nehru University escalated with clashes between police and students, leading to injuries on both sides and the detention of 51 protesters.

Feb 27 • 01:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

TV UNAM prepares its first 'reality' show with university students... and it won't be like 'Big Brother'

TV UNAM is launching its first reality show that aims to promote Mexican culture through the efforts of university students traveling around the country.

Feb 27 • 00:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Debating Between AIs: 'Realizing Human Greatness' - Popular Course at University of Tokyo for Educators

A popular online course offered by the University of Tokyo teaches educators and parents about the usage of generative AI, attracting significant participation from educators, students, and parents alike.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Adelaide Uni students fear merger could extend degrees and debts

Students at Adelaide University are concerned that the recent merger may prolong their degree completion times and increase their financial burdens.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Tehran University Temporarily Expels Three Students for Flag Burning

Tehran University has temporarily suspended three students for burning the national flag during protests that erupted across several universities in Iran.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

TMU student recounts assault on group of Jews and Israelis at campus event

A student at Toronto Metropolitan University reported an assault during an event supporting Israel, where a masked assailant threw expired milk at them.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

50 bag first-class as OAUSTECH graduates 1,452 students

The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology is set to graduate 1,452 students, with 50 earning first-class honours during its ninth convocation ceremony.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pé-de-Meia starts paying R$ 1,000 to students approved in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year of high school in 2025

The Brazilian government begins payments of R$ 1,000 to high school students under the Pé-de-Meia program to combat school dropout and promote university access.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: Expelled from University for Burning the Iranian Flag

Three students at Tehran University have been suspended for burning the Iranian flag during recent anti-government protests.

Feb 26 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Metro: The 'University' station is now open

The 'University' metro station in Athens has reopened to the public after being closed due to a student protest in the city center.

Feb 26 • 12:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The University Denied Students

The Appeals Committee for Student Complaints at the University of Iceland has rejected a former student's claim for a refund of registration fees, stating that her request was baseless.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will artificial intelligence in universities lead to a return to oral exams? A discussion about LU's research

A study conducted by the University of Latvia explores how students and teachers are integrating artificial intelligence into their academic processes.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NTA CUET UG Registration Window Re-Opened, Know Until When It Will Remain Open

The NTA has re-opened the registration window for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026), allowing students who missed the initial application deadline another opportunity to apply.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Action Taken for Praying in University; Hindu Students Support Muslim Students, Launch Protest

A growing controversy at Lucknow University over the right to pray has led to protests from student organizations after notices were issued against Muslim students for praying in the campus.

Feb 26 • 07:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAUTECH mourns as six nursing students die in road crash

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology mourns the loss of six final-year nursing students who died in a road crash while traveling to campus for exams.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall regulates university transportation in Conceição do Jacuípe; check the points and times

The city of Conceição do Jacuípe has published a decree regulating public transportation for university students and vocational course students for the 2026 school year.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Controversy over Food for Kashmiri Students at Punjab University, Vice Chancellor Dismissed

Kashmiri students at CT University in Ludhiana, Punjab faced severe food issues during Ramadan, leading to protests and the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor.

Feb 25 • 21:14 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Another Success of Polish Students in an Important International Competition

Polish students from the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Economic Sciences achieved notable success in the prestigious Rotman International Trading Competition.

Feb 25 • 17:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Demonstrators interrupted the central bank governor's speech at UiO

Central bank governor Ida Wolden Bache had to interrupt her speech to students at the University of Oslo due to a loud protest by around 50 students advocating for divestment from companies investing in Israel.

Feb 25 • 17:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike

The Canadian Federation of Students is urging Nova Scotia post-secondary students to initiate a weeklong strike in response to budget cuts and to advocate for more affordable tuition.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Van involved in an accident with a truck was transporting students from UEG and Iesgo, says PRF

A van carrying university students from the State University of Goiás and Iesgo was involved in a collision with a truck in Formosa, Brazil, resulting in nine injuries.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The First in the Nation: Hyogo Prefectural Police Abolish 'Essay' in Recruitment Exams for University Students

The Hyogo Prefectural Police have decided to abolish the essay component in their recruitment exams for university students starting from the fiscal year 2026, aiming to lower barriers for applicants as competition decreases.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ruckus by Kashmiri Students at CT University

Kashmiri students at CT University protested after being threatened by the Vice Chancellor during a meeting about their issues.

Feb 25 • 09:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman approved in medicine at two federal universities and mother gets emotional: 'It has always been in the blood'

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old student, celebrated her acceptance into two medical programs in Brazil, fulfilling a lifelong dream and exciting her mother.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Students from Dongduk Women's University Publish 'Cities Speak China'

Students from Dongduk Women's University have recently published a book titled 'Cities Speak China,' focusing on various aspects of Chinese society and culture.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hundreds evacuated from ECU's new Perth CBD campus, students told to go home

Dozens of students were evacuated from Edith Cowan University's new CBD campus in Perth due to a gas leak, just days into the new semester.

Feb 25 • 07:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

It was supposed to be American-style, but it ended in a row. The storm around the meeting with PiS politicians

A planned series of student debates featuring PiS politicians faced significant challenges, including the rejection of a venue by Wrocław University authorities.

Feb 25 • 06:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Lucknow University: Lockdown of Mosque, Muslim Students Warn of Movement

Muslim students at Lucknow University have given a 24-hour ultimatum to the administration to unlock the mosque, emphasizing that its access is part of their rights.

Feb 25 • 05:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn University of Technology awaits its open doors day

Tallinn University of Technology is hosting an open doors day to provide prospective students with insights into their future prospects, degree programs, university campus, and student life.

Feb 25 • 05:21 UTC

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