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Let it out! Why swearing can actually be good for your health

A new study found that swearing can improve physical performance by helping people feel focused, confident, and less distracted.

Germany

Indian students at Berlin university face deportation, not graduation

High tuition fees and even bigger, broken promises. For Indian students at the International University (IU), the dream of studying in Germany has turned into a nightmare. "My life feels like hell," one of them told Euronews.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why?

Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share.

USA

Suspect in Brown and MIT killings found dead, officials say

The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.

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USA

Police detain suspect in shooting killing two at Brown University

Police detained a person of interest after a gunman killed two people and wounded nine during final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday.

France

France's Sorbonne suspends lecture after antisemitic remarks on screen

The university said around 100 students and six lecturers were exposed to "explicitly racist remarks and Nazi apologia" during the course.

Tech News

Innovation meets education at 'New Uzbekistan University'

New Uzbekistan University is emerging as a hub for AI, innovation, and global collaboration driving the nation’s shift toward a tech-powered future.

USA

Cornell signs $60 million deal to restore federal funding for research

Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump administration to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding for research projects.

Economy

Employment of recent university graduates: European countries compared

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.

Economy

Education and net income: How much more do university graduates earn?

In the EU, highly educated people earn on average 38% more than those with a medium level of education, and 68% more than those with a low level of education. These figures vary considerably across Europe, with regional variations.

Economy

Why a decline in the UK's university sector is a threat to GDP

UK universities face a funding crisis that could cost the overall economy, but mostly impact a few already fragile regions, said Oxford Economics in a recent report.

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree?

Where do most young Europeans have a higher education degree? A new OECD report reveals sharp contrasts across the EU, with Ireland at the top and Italy at the bottom.

Economy

Best countries in Europe to work and study for international students

Euronews Business takes a closer look at work permit rules and average wages for international students in Europe.

Europe in Motion

What are the most popular EU countries among foreign students?

Almost one in ten students in EU countries comes from abroad.

Tech News

Danish university to screen tech researchers over spying concerns

The tightened vetting process applies to researchers from China, Russia and Iran, which Danish intelligence officials consider high risk for espionage.

Europe News

EU Commission backs funding for Islam, Islamophobia research projects

The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over €17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they won funding on scientific merit.

Business

Student rentals exceed €400 for the first time in Portugal

Lisbon is Portugal's most expensive city for student rentals. For the first time ever, the average room price in Portugal has exceeded €400 per month.

Economy

How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe?

Unemployment rates are higher among the general population than among university graduates across Europe—except in Turkey. Euronews Business looks at the data.

USA

Columbia University to pay over $220M in deal to restore funding

Also in the settlement is an agreement to ask prospective international students “questions designed to elicit their reasons for wishing to study in the United States,” and establishes processes to make sure all students are committed to “civil discourse.”

Denmark

Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears

Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year.