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frontline.thehindu.com • Politics • India
Indian universities, once bastions of dissent, now face increasing surveillance and censorship, stifling academic freedom and creating a climate of fear among students and faculty.
luzernerzeitung.ch • Politics • USA
Prominent US academics are fleeing the country due to the Trump administration's crackdown on higher education, which critics describe as a form of political conformity reminiscent of Putin's regime.
laverdad.es • Education • Spain
This article analyzes the nearly three-decade coexistence of three universities in Murcia, Spain, examining their evolution from intense competition to current concurrence.
telegram.hr • Academics • Croatia
A Croatian professor plagiarized a dean's program from a colleague, highlighting ethical concerns within the university.
telegram.hr • Politics • Croatia
Despite facing an indictment from the USKOK, Dijana Vican remains head of the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education, highlighting concerns about accountability within the system.
elcomercio.pe • Politics • Peru
A proposed 'zero cycle' for Peruvian universities, requiring a preparatory semester before admission, faces criticism for its potential to strain university resources and undermine academic meritocracy.
nydailynews.com • Politics • USA
Harvard University firmly rejected President Trump's demands to dismantle diversity initiatives and suppress student protests, despite threats of significant federal funding cuts.
elpais.com • Politics • USA
Donald Trump threatens to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status after the university rejected the administration's demands to maintain federal funding.
nytimes.com • Education • USA
Harvard University adopts a controversial definition of antisemitism for disciplinary actions following lawsuits alleging insufficient protection of Jewish students.
nytimes.com • Education • USA
The New York Times ranks the top U.S. colleges demonstrating the greatest economic diversity among their student populations.
bostonglobe.com • Politics • USA
The Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status sparks controversy and legal challenges, raising concerns about political interference and the future of higher education.
epochtimes.com • Education • Australia
Australian universities are conducting large-scale layoffs due to a decline in international students and changes in immigration policies.
elpais.com • Politics • United States
Harvard University is suing the US government over the freezing of over $2.2 billion in federal research funds, citing illegal actions and infringement on academic freedom.
dnevnik.bg • Education • France
This article provides a comprehensive guide to higher education in France, covering admissions, requirements, costs, and student life.
dnevnik.bg • Education • France
This article discusses scholarship opportunities for Bulgarian students pursuing higher education in France, highlighting the Bourse France Excellence and other programs.
thenationalnews.com • Education • UAE
The UAE is making entrepreneurship and innovation compulsory subjects in universities to better prepare students for the job market and encourage social entrepreneurship.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
The rector of the University of Panama refutes accusations by President Mulino of harboring political conspiracies, highlighting the university's historical role in Panamanian democracy and its commitment to academic freedom.
smh.com.au • Education • Australia
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) removes its coachable abstract reasoning section to address equity concerns and rising admission thresholds for medical programs.
elpais.com • Education • Spain
A study reveals vast disparities in Spanish regional university funding per student, ranging from €5,467 in Madrid to €10,274 in Asturias.
diariodemallorca.es • Politics • Spain
A University rector in Spain announces a salary increase for assistant lecturers shortly before an election, raising questions about timing.
irishtimes.com • Politics • Ireland
Ireland plans to co-fund salaries to attract top academics from the US and other countries, focusing on fields like renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
lopinion.fr • Academics • Italy
Italian researchers are on strike to protest the precariousness of their work and a proposed law introducing new flexible contracts.
elpais.com • Education • Spain
This article explores the value of doctoral degrees in the Spanish business sector, examining the integration of doctoral graduates into the workforce and the role of universities in fostering this connection.
elpais.com • Politics • United States
Donald Trump's administration is using threats and intimidation to force universities into ideological conformity, with Harvard University as the latest target facing a ban on foreign students.
elpais.com • Education • Spain
Spain's 2025 University Access Exam (PAU) will be more difficult, potentially disadvantaging current students compared to those who took the easier exam in previous years.
bostonglobe.com • Education • United States
Amidst celebratory commencements, a wave of apprehension sweeps across Massachusetts universities as students grapple with political anxieties, impacting self-expression and campus life.
latercera.com • Education • Chile
This article discusses the decline of Chilean universities, particularly focusing on the University of Chile's history and its current challenges.
epochtimes.com • Politics • World
A report reveals that a UK-China joint university is collaborating with entities under US and EU sanctions, raising national security concerns about technology transfer to Russia and China's military.