Tag #Higher Education

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German Universities: Unsafe for Jewish Students Amidst Antisemitic Surge

A report by the JSUD and AJC details the unsafe conditions faced by Jewish students on German university campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, citing incidents like classroom occupations with Intifada chants, open Hamas justifications, and physical assaults, leading many students to avoi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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£140 Million Deficit Forces University of Edinburgh to Consider Job Cuts

The University of Edinburgh faces a £140 million deficit, forcing potential job cuts and highlighting a wider UK higher education funding crisis impacting multiple universities, including Dundee, which is also implementing cost-cutting measures.

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Quality Education
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Widespread AI Use in UK Universities Prompts Assessment Review

A survey of 1,000 British university students found that 88% used AI tools for assessments in 2025, up from 53% in 2024, prompting calls for universities to "stress-test" all assessments and provide staff training on AI.

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Quality Education
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Israeli Universities' Sexual Harassment Reporting Reveals Systemic Gaps

A report on sexual harassment in Israeli academic institutions found 345 inquiries in 2022-2023, down from 447 the previous year; however, 37 institutions failed to submit data, and 109 reported zero complaints, despite legal requirements, highlighting systemic issues in reporting and response.

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Gender Equality
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Ohio's Bathroom Law Forces Progressive Colleges to Confront Gender Inclusion Issues

Ohio's new law mandates single-sex restrooms in colleges, posing a challenge for progressive institutions like Antioch and Oberlin, who are grappling with compliance while supporting transgender students; the law's impact goes beyond bathroom access, fueling concerns about safety, inclusivity, and p...

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Gender Equality
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Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia

The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.

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dw.com
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BNCC's Compartmentalization Hinders Interdisciplinary Learning

A Brazilian literature student criticizes the BNCC's compartmentalized structure, arguing that specialized teaching hinders interdisciplinary understanding necessary in a globalized world, proposing projects integrating subjects like literature and history to improve comprehension.

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Quality Education
taz.de
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Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education

In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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UK Universities' Global Leadership Undermined by Financial Crisis

UK universities educated 50 world leaders in 2022, exceeding all other countries, but face a severe financial crisis with 75% of English institutions projected to be in debt by 2025-26 due to insufficient tuition fees and declining international student enrollment.

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Quality Education
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Dundee University Strike: 450 Staff Walk Out Over Job Cuts

Staff at Dundee University are striking for three weeks over planned job cuts stemming from a projected £30 million deficit; 74% of UCU members voted for the strike, impacting lectures and classes.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ohio Restroom Law Forces Progressive Colleges to Confront Conflicting Values

A new Ohio law requires colleges to designate restrooms based on sex assigned at birth, forcing progressive schools like Antioch and Oberlin to navigate compliance while upholding their inclusive values amid a national anti-transgender legislative trend.

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Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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Babiniotis Critiques Greek Education System, Advocates for National Baccalaureate

Former University of Athens rector Georgios Babiniotis criticizes the Greek education system's shortcomings, advocating for the national baccalaureate to replace the current high-stakes exam system and expressing concerns about the International Baccalaureate program's implementation.

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