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nacion.com • Politics • Costa Rica
The rector of the University of Costa Rica appointed a sanctioned official to a position of trust, sparking controversy and a Fiscalía investigation.
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.
volkskrant.nl • Education • Netherlands
The University College Roosevelt in Middelburg, Netherlands, faces mass layoffs and curriculum changes due to government budget cuts, foreshadowing challenges for higher education nationwide.
midilibre.fr • News • France
A fire in a Montpellier university residence prompted the evacuation of about 100 students, with one studio apartment completely destroyed.
diariosur.es • Education • Spain
Economic adjustments at the University of Málaga (UMA) are forcing an increase in teaching hours for professors, leading to protests and concerns about quality.
letelegramme.fr • Education • France
To avoid receivership, Université Rennes 2 in France implemented budget cuts, including freezing 26 positions and suspending some online courses.
lasprovincias.es • Education • Spain
Universities in Valencia, Spain, are launching numerous new degree programs for the upcoming academic year, focusing on high-demand fields like nursing and artificial intelligence.
epochtimes.com • Education • Australia
Australian universities are conducting large-scale layoffs due to a decline in international students and changes in immigration policies.
theepochtimes.com • Politics • World
Donald Trump announced he will deliver commencement addresses at the University of Alabama and West Point, amidst ongoing investigations into anti-Semitism at various universities.
nytimes.com • Architecture • USA
An architect resigned from a University of California, Santa Barbara design review committee in protest over the approval of a new dorm designed by billionaire Charles T. Munger, citing concerns about its design and potential negative impact on students.
diariodemallorca.es • Politics • Spain
A University rector in Spain announces a salary increase for assistant lecturers shortly before an election, raising questions about timing.
theage.com.au • Education • Australia
The 2024 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) university offers reveal significant fluctuations in minimum selection ranks for various courses across different universities.
gazettenet.com • Fire • Massachusetts
A fire in a UMass dormitory, caused by careless disposal of smoking materials and exacerbated by a tampered-with smoke detector, led to a building evacuation and will result in criminal charges against a student.
diariosur.es • Education • Spain
The University of Málaga (UMA) will offer eight new degrees starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, including a new degree in Market Intelligence and Analytics and several master's programs.
telegraph.co.uk • Education • World
The author argues that the rise of AI, coupled with existing issues in higher education, necessitates a significant overhaul of the university system, potentially leading to its downsizing.
smh.com.au • Politics • Australia
The University of Sydney's adoption of a new antisemitism definition sparks debate among academics and students, highlighting concerns about freedom of speech and the rise of anti-Israel sentiment on campus.
elpais.com • Politics • Cuba
Cuban university students are staging a strike to protest recent internet price hikes, highlighting broader discontent with the government.
heraldo.es • Crime • Spain
A young man was stabbed on the University of Zaragoza campus, leading to at least one arrest.
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.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Universities expresses concern over a Madrid regional government plan to impose sanctions on universities, potentially overstepping national laws and impacting university autonomy.
eldiario.es • Education • Spain
Spain's new university entrance exam (PAU) saw a slight drop in the overall pass rate, though the vast majority of students still passed.
eldiario.es • Education • Spain
University entrance exam scores in Spain have drastically increased over the past decade, with the number of programs requiring scores above 13 out of 14 rising from four to 73.
eldiariomontanes.es • Education • Spain
The rector of the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP), Carlos Andradas, and his team face the challenge of leaving their mark on the institution before his term ends.
eldiariomontanes.es • Politics • Spain
Matilde Carlón Ruiz, current vice-rector of the UIMP, is campaigning to become the first female rector of the Complutense University of Madrid.
lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it • Education • Italy
The University of Salento held its fourth Graduation Day, celebrating nearly 400 graduates in Lecce, Italy.
hoy.es • Engineering • Spain
Three industrial engineering degrees at the University of Extremadura do not fully qualify graduates to practice the profession, prompting warnings from the Colegio de Ingenieros Técnicos Industriales de Badajoz.