Chilean students protest metro fare increases in Santiago
University and high-school students have led protests against a rise in Santiago's metro fares, which are set to become some of the priciest in...
High food insecurity rates for South African students
Almost one-third of South African university students struggle with food insecurity, with black students disproportionately affected compared to white students.
Factors include high living...
UK students left without housing as buildings remain unfinished
According to student housing charity Unipol, 22 private student blocks across the UK have been delayed this term – with almost a third still...
3 million students & grads’ sexuality data held by UK government
A Buzzfeed investigation has found that personal information such as sexual orientation is being recorded and shared under named data by the Department of...
Sydney uni lowers entry scores for male-dominated courses
In a bid to encourage more female students to take up engineering, computing and construction degree courses, The Guardian reports that the University of...
‘Hazing’ of new students raises national concern in Morocco
Fears about the 'hazing' of new students at Moroccan universities have escalated to the point of government involvement, on account of the physical and...
Australian student records targeted in ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack
Students at the Australian National University had their records been targeted in a cyber attack on the university. Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt says the hackers...
US colleges to better highlight funds for students with children
A report from the U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that 1 in 5 students are juggling parenthood with college tuition. Federal funds...
38% of Irish students experience ‘severe’ anxiety and depression
A national study conducted by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has found that one third of students experience critical levels of anxiety...
UK international students allowed two-year work visas again
The Home Office has announced that international students are again eligible for a two-year work visa after graduating from a British university, up from...
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