University students

Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) has extended the registration period for its 2027 entrance exam, with the new deadline set for October 26. Guia do Estudante reports the updated dates, and prospective students in São Paulo state are checking details on how and when to apply for one of Brazil's main public university admission processes.

Search interest in Sweden is rising around the words section of the högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam, for the 2026 test cycle. Candidates are discussing vocabulary changes and study strategies, while local coverage highlights students taking indirect routes, such as alternative entry paths, to reach competitive programmes when exam results fall short.

Fuvest, the entrance exam for the University of São Paulo, has published the candidate-per-place ratios for this year's vestibular. Medicine leads as the most contested course, continuing its traditional status as the hardest program to get into. Brazilian students and families are checking the numbers as applications open and preparation for the exam intensifies.

An Ohio court has once again ruled against the state's universal school voucher program, striking down the expansion that allows public money to pay for private school tuition. The decision renews a fight over whether broad voucher schemes violate Ohio's constitution, and the state is expected to appeal, leaving thousands of families and school districts awaiting a final outcome.

The Spanish government, through the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, has approved a new University Student Statute aimed at strengthening students' rights and their participation in university life. The measure updates the legal framework governing students across Spain, and is drawing attention as universities and student groups assess what the new rules mean for representation and protections.

BBC Scotland is a focus of attention as the BBC confirms a wave of TV and radio network closures, including reports that BBC Three will be switched off for a second time. In Scotland, coverage also includes local stories such as students and staff fighting to save a university's costume design course. Readers are following how the broadcaster's restructuring will affect services north of the border.

A Fulbright Scholar specializing in physics will visit Troy University in Alabama from October 26 to 30, the university has announced. The visit is expected to include academic engagement with students and faculty, though the university has not yet detailed the scholar's specific activities or speaking events. Fulbright visits typically aim to foster international academic exchange and strengthen ties between institutions.

Staff at Murdoch University in Western Australia have been given backing to join a student rally against a proposed merger, WAtoday reports. The rally brings students and staff together in opposition to plans to merge universities in the state. The story is drawing attention in Australia and appearing in trending searches in Germany and India.

Brazilian university UNINOVE has announced a new entrance exam for its Medicine programme, scheduled for October 31. The announcement has drawn heavy attention from prospective students, sparking discussion about application deadlines, available places and what the extra exam date means for candidates competing for seats in one of Brazil's most contested degree programmes.

A Disability Summit focused on accessibility in higher education has taken place, bringing attention to how universities can better support disabled students and staff. Discussions centred on inclusive teaching practices, campus infrastructure, and institutional policies. The event highlights growing institutional interest in removing barriers for people with disabilities in academic settings.

Around 2,000 Erasmus students from the University of Granada, currently spread across Europe, are called to the polls for the 29 November elections and are being encouraged to apply for postal voting so they can take part from abroad. Local coverage highlights the procedures they must follow to make sure their ballots arrive on time.

Some Northwestern University professors are removing technology from their classrooms, going back to basics like pens, paper and spoken discussion. The move is a response to growing concern about laptops and phones distracting students and weakening engagement in lectures. The change is drawing attention to a wider debate in higher education over whether digital tools help or hinder learning, with other universities watching how the policy works in practice.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed charging universities $70,000 for each foreign student they enroll. The plan, reported by Spanish-language outlet Qué Pasa, is drawing criticism from universities and immigration advocates who say it would sharply raise costs and deter international enrollment. Supporters argue it would cover screening and oversight expenses tied to student visas.

A North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation special agent testified in court about the arrest of the defendant charged in the murder of a University of North Carolina student. The testimony forms part of ongoing proceedings in the high-profile case, which has drawn close attention on campus and across the state as more details of the investigation and arrest emerge.

Maclean's examines the growing number of students applying to university with A+ averages, a trend attributed to widespread grade inflation in high schools. The piece explores how universities are struggling to distinguish between applicants as top marks become increasingly common, and what the pressure to achieve perfect grades means for admissions fairness and student well-being.

Gazipur Agricultural University in Bangladesh has announced a recruitment circular offering job opportunities across 21 positions. The announcement has drawn attention alongside a separate story claiming students are set to lose three months of their academic life, keeping universities and officials in the public conversation in Bangladesh.

Attention is turning to OSAP, Ontario's Student Assistance Program, which provides loans and grants to college and university students across the province. Sudbury.com is looking to speak with Trillium College students, suggesting local interest in how student funding issues are affecting learners in northern Ontario. Details about the specific concern driving the interest are limited.

Western Illinois University will stage the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' at Hainline Theatre from October 29 to November 1. The production brings the Tony-winning Broadway show about a high school student caught in a viral lie to the university stage, with performances spread across four days. The announcement is drawing attention from local theatre audiences and students ahead of the opening night.

An incident involving the Arizona State University hockey program has prompted renewed questions about how well universities support student-athletes' mental health. Coverage from Cronkite News highlights concerns that athletes may lack adequate access to counseling and resources, and the case is fueling broader debate about the pressures faced by collegiate athletes and institutional responsibility for their wellbeing.

Toronto police are searching for a suspect in an alleged break and enter near Grange Park, in the Dundas Street West and McCaul Street area, and have released images of the individual. The appeal is being carried alongside coverage of the Quebec election, where separatists are poised to return to power for the first time in over a decade, and municipal election engagement among university students in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.