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Chile students ask for raise in benefits in first major protest under Boric

Chile university student associations protest to demand a raise in food and living benefits that have not been adjusted in 12 years in the first major demonstration since Gabriel Boric has taken office two weeks ago. A young man was shot and wounded after clashes with police.

Portugal

Police foil attack on students at the University of Lisbon

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and possession of weapons.

Germany

Heidelberg shooting: German police say attacker got weapons in Austria

Police say the German man — who was a biology student at the university — purchased the two weapons used in the attack from a weapons dealer and the third from a private individual, both in Austria.

Germany

Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 3 at university in Germany

The 18-year-old suspected gunman was a biology student at the university, said Siegfried Kollmar, the regional chief of police.

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Spain

Madrid university offers young Afghan refugees a future in Spain

Five years ago, the Camilo José Cela University became the first in Spain to welcome young people from areas of conflict.

Climate

Which universities rank the best and worst on climate action?

Top UK universities are ‘failing spectacularly’ on climate action - according to the students who have ranked their colleges.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel admits allegations of plagiarism

An online report has said the more than "three-quarters" of Bettel's postgraduate dissertation was written without proper citation.

Greece

Golden Dawn-backed youths involved in clashes at Greek school

A group of hooded youths backed by the extreme right-wing political group targeted a rival gathering at a school in Thessaloniki.

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Russians gather to mourn victims of campus shooting spree

Russians gather outside a university in the city of Perm after a student opened fire on campus, killing six people and wounding dozens.

Russia

Six dead and dozens injured after shooting at university in Russia

The suspected gunman, an 18-year-old student, has been arrested.

Germany

Seven people treated after a suspected poisoning in Germany

“We are shocked by the apparent crime that took place at our university,” the university's president, Tanja Bruehl, said in a statement.

Switzerland

Swiss university claims to have set new record for counting Pi

Swiss researchers say they have calculated the mathematical constant Pi to a new world-record level of 62.8 trillion figures.

Nature

Hermit crabs are sexually attracted to plastic pollution in the ocean

Climate change and mounting plastic particles in the sea are confusing marine life.

United Kingdom

UK replacement for Erasmus programme receives 40,000 applications

The British government has approved tens of thousands of applications for a new study abroad programme, launched after the UK left the EU’s Erasmus programme following Brexit.

Belgium

Belgium's parliament and universities hit by cyber attack

Belnet said 200 of their customers were affected, including universities, public administrations, and research institutes.

Hungary

Hungary agrees to open Chinese university campus in Budapest by 2024

The deal would make the Shanghai-based Fudan University campus the first Chinese university campus in the European Union.

Hungary

Hungary's parliament overhauls higher education amid outcry

Critics have decried the reform as a theft of public funds and a takeover of Hungary's higher education system by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Money

These Romania students can now pay their tuition with cryptocurrency

Teaming up with a local start-up, the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu will become the first university in Romania to offer students the chance to pay in cryptos.

Greece

Greek students protest 'university police' plans over freedom fears

Supporters of the reform, due to be approved by lawmakers on Thursday, argue that Greek universities have long been plagued by violence and those against it are afraid it will hinder freedom of expression.

Living

Climate change is making hayfever season last even longer

A new study has shown that rising temperatures are having an effect on allergy season.