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Five alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication have been named recipients of the 2025 Glory Awards for honoring the institution through their work. The awardees include veterans in media and other fields. The ceremony is set for February 28, 2026, at UP Diliman.

January 26, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Nearly five years after a devastating fire gutted the Jagger Library at the University of Cape Town, the building stands empty and boarded up. University officials are still deciding its future use following a reimagining process completed in 2022. Heritage authorities urge prompt restoration due to its protected status.

The University of South Africa has defended its vice-chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, amid allegations of maladministration and abuse of power from the group Save Unisa. As LenkaBula prepares for a second term starting in January 2026, critics claim she has purged staff and misused funds. Unisa highlights improvements in audits, finances and rankings under her leadership.

December 16, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Store owners at the University of the Philippines, along with student council representatives, have filed graft and administrative complaints against university officials over the DiliMall project. They accuse the respondents of breaching anti-corruption laws due to inadequate consultation and violations of vendor rights. The complainants seek to nullify the lease agreement and reinstate affected vendors.

The Federal University of Ceará has signed a contract with the Biotec’s consortium to license lyophilized tilapia skin technology for biological dressings. The deal, announced on November 10, grants exclusive rights for development and commercialization of the product to treat burns and wounds. The initiative builds on research started in 2015 and aims to enable production within five years for humans.

November 12, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has accused the university management of deceit in handling the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The group rejected a proposed phased rollout, insisting on immediate full implementation with arrears from January 2025. NAMDA urged the Oyo State government and the university's Governing Council to intervene to safeguard medical education.