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Two students die after two-wheeler rams earthmover near Chittoor

Political row erupts ahead of Kerala University special convocation

The Syndicate members raised concern over a purported deterioration in the university’s academic and administrative function, despite securing a NAAC A++ accreditation.

Afghan women could lose one of their last paths to a higher education

The US has defunded one of the last universities giving Afghan women the chance to receive an education after the Taliban takeover in 2021. DW spoke with a student who says she's lost hope of ever earning a degree.

Entries invited for college magazine competition

The competition is being organised in association with Federal Bank. The awards will be presented at a function to be held in Kozhikode in January 2027.

Fifth edition of MCADDI 2026 to be held at University of Hyderabad from October 25

We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. Why have you left it up to us?

We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. It’s time for UK law to end the disgusting sexualisation of minors In the Little Feminist Book Club, we don’t read a lot of books.

Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Gender Ministry deploys team to support affected students

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has deployed an advance team to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to provide psychosocial and social welfare support to students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (OSECTEC). Members of the public can report suspected child abuse to the Ghana Police Service or seek assistance through the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope Call Centre and Orange Support Centre on 0800-800-800, 0800-900-900 or 0800-111-222.

Ghana Armed Forces to hold live-fire demonstration at Bundase on October 30

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will conduct its 2026 Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase on Friday, October 30, involving live firing of heavy weapons, battle drills and other tactical manoeuvres. In a press release issued on Friday, October 23, the GAF said the annual exercise was organised for students of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College.

Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?

Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.

Coimbatore student death: two classmates arrested for caste-based harassment; headmaster, teacher suspended

The student’s mother alleged that a teacher made her son and four others, who consume beef, stand up in the classroom two months ago. The two arrested students had been harassing and torturing him since then

Meet UNILORIN’s 2026 best graduating student with 5.00 CGPA

A 2025/2026 graduate of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Ilorin, Francis Olusegun, has graduated with a perfect 5.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average, emerging as the best graduating student. In an interview published on Tuesday by the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin, and sighted by PUNCH Online on Friday, Olusegun attributed

Vanguard a dream, a place where destinies thrive — Ajumobi

By Efe Onodjae Author of Flora’s Flower, Funmi Ajumobi, has described Vanguard Media Limited as a platform where destinies thrive, talents are nurtured and individuals are empowered to achieve their potential. Ajumobi, who spoke at the public presentation of her book in Lagos, expressed gratitude to Vanguard’s Publisher, Mr Sam Amuka; Chairman, Mrs Omasan Dudu; Editor, Mr Eze Anaba; and the board of editors for their support.

Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?

President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.

Karnataka SIR: Teaching on the back burner

Children in government and aided schools across Karnataka have not seen several of their teachers for months, for most of them have been assigned as Booth Level Officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students tell Rishita Khanna that what initially seemed like fun with many free hours, is now making them anxious...

PREMIUM TIMES editor-in-chief completes PhD on collaborative journalism

Mr Mojeed enrolled in the PhD programme four years ago to examine collaborative journalism and its implications for the future of the profession.

Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia

After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23

Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain

University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw

The University of Ghana (UG) has directed undergraduate students who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw from their programmes. “Affected students are to check their CGPAs on the MIS Web, log in to the STS Portal (sts.ug.edu.gh/services) with their Student ID and PIN and select ‘Withdrawal Request’ to initiate the process,” the statement said.

NCCE engages women groups in Sagnarigu on corruption reporting mechanisms

Mr Abdulai Soale, Sagnarigu Municipal Director of the NCCE, speaking during the event in Tamale, said the programme was important in empowering women with the knowledge and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to the fight against corruption. Mr Abdul-Wahab Abdul-Wasiu, Investigations Officer at the Sagnarigu Municipal Directorate of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), said women’s understanding of corruption and reporting procedures was crucial because of their frequent interactions with public institutions.

Colgate, Melcom launch GH¢240,000 scholarship campaign for students

Colgate Ghana has launched an eight-week scholarship campaign in partnership with Melcom Supermarkets, offering a total of GH¢240,000 in educational support and GH¢120,000 in shopping vouchers to customers and nominated students. Country Lead of Colgate Ghana, Edward Sonkor, said the initiative reflected the company’s commitment to supporting education and helping young people build confidence.

Union calls on MPs to stay out of schools unless premier apologises

The education union is calling on politicians to "stay away" from Tasmania's public schools for the rest of term 4, unless the premier apologises for a social media post made about a school's upcoming end-of-year celebrations.

Nkoranza South MP commissions modern six-unit classroom block to end decades of Congestion

For years, the pupils of Asunkwaa M/A Primary School in the Nkoranza South Constituency of the Bono East Region studied under conditions that tested both their patience and their potential. Government’s Commitment to Rural Education Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Nkoranza South and Minister for Labour, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, underscored the government’s dedication to bridging the educational gap between rural and urban communities.

Albania's student protests are only getting bigger

As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.

Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?

Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?