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National Skills Week: School based traineeship pathway helping boost the region’s future nursing workforce
Through innovative vocational education and training (VET) admission pathways, such as the school-based traineeship to nursing, the University of Newcastle is empowering students to build meaningful careers, particularly in high-demand sectors...

University of Galway launches new oral history archive of Irish show people
A new digital oral history archive was launched recently at University of Galway – celebrating the lives, experiences, and legacy of Irish show people involved in variety, fit ups, travelling cinemas, fairgrounds, circus, sideshows and more. The...

College athletics: Sherrill elected to Augusta Sports Hall of Fame
Published 11:59 pm Monday, September 1, 2025 Staff report AUGUSTA, Ga. — Keshun Sherrill, a 31-year-old who graduated from West Rowan in 2012, will be a young Hall of Famer. Sherrill has been elected to the Sports Hall of Fame for Augusta...

International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
A leading genocide scholars’ association has passed a resolution that the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, its president said on Monday. Eighty-six per cent of those who voted among the 500-member...

Global spotlight for Wrexham conductor who overcame childhood deafness
A conductor who defied the odds after being born with severe hearing loss will take centre stage in Asia this autumn – leading one of the continent’s most acclaimed orchestras. Robert Guy, from Wrexham, has been invited to guest conduct the...

University of New Mexico professor joins national AI research initiative
Sarah Dreier Political Science Assistant Professor at The University of New Mexico | University of New MexicoSarah Dreier Political Science Assistant Professor at The University of New Mexico | University of New Mexico Political Science Assistant...

College football Power Rankings: First impressions of each top 25 team
The thing about first impressions is you can't take them back. Some are underwhelming, like Arch Manning's at Ohio State or Nico Iamaleava's at UCLA. Some could be a harbinger for big things ahead, like Florida State steamrolling Alabama following...

National reaction to TCU-North Carolina: ‘UNC is at a talent deficit’
For the second consecutive year, TCU is opening up its season against a massive name making their head coaching debut for a school. Last year, the Horned Frogs took on Deion Sanders’ Colorado and on Monday night, they faced off with Bill...

KNU launches College of Global Future Convergence to cultivate multi-major global talents
Published: 02 Sep. 2025, 14:00 Kangwon National University's campus in Chuncheon, Gangwon [KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY] Kangwon National University (KNU) is launching an integrated College of Global Future Convergence to cultivate multi-major...
Australia: Deep course and job cuts at University of Technology Sydney
Despite protests by staff and students at public universities around Australia, damaging cuts to courses and jobs are continuing under the Albanese Labor government. Among the most shocking cuts are at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). There...

Oxford International College celebrates impressive A-level results
Oxford International College saw 54 students achieve straight A* to A grades, with A* being the most common grade overall. Three departments achieved 100 per cent A to A* results, and more than 80 per cent of grades in maths, further maths, and...
UPL University Partners with Oxford's OICSD to Boost Sustainable Education
UPL University and Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development sign MoU to promote knowledge exchange in sustainability and climate action. Faculty training at Oxford and expert led seminars at UPL University to start from 2026. Partnership...

The International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs – First Private University Opens in Turkmenistan
On 1 September 2025, the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs was opened in Ashgabat. The opening ceremony was led by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly...

Discover why international students love Western Australia
Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree. Here are the top reasons why...
Australia: Doctors demand medical colleges and indemnity agencies defend pro-Palestine health workers
Rank-and-file doctors in Australia have stepped up their calls for medical colleges and indemnity insurance providers to defend local colleagues targeted by Zionist elements determined to silence all opposition to Israel’s imperialist-backed mass...

At Harvard College Convocation, an Emphasis on Open-Mindedness
On the surface, Monday afternoon’s Convocation ceremony welcoming Harvard College’s newest freshman class to campus felt strangely normal: the procession of dressed-up first-years, the singing of “Fair Harvard,” the friendly advice from speakers,...

Susan, son get North Borneo University College honour
Susan, son get North Borneo University College honour Published on: Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Published on: Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Norlidah conferred the title of Adjunct Professor in Business Management to Jonathan at the...

Indonesia police fire tear gas near universities amid escalating protests, rights groups criticise response
JAKARTA, Sept 2 — Indonesian police have fired tear gas into crowds of protesters near two universities in a major regional city, student bodies and authorities said on Tuesday, adding new tensions to deadly protests that have rocked the country...

Tackle cross-border crimes now, FIRS Chairman tells global leaders at UK summit
•Says fight against tax evasion, profit shifting, transfer pricing necessary CHAIRMAN of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, challenged global leaders to tackle the rising cross-border crimes that have disrupted...

Fulbright College Names New Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
Grant Schol Mandy McClendon Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences alumna Mandy McClendon has been appointed the new senior director of communications and marketing for the college, effective Aug. 25. She will provide key leadership for the...