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Paes 2025 records score increases in all tests except sciences
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This Monday, the results of the Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior (PAES) for the 2026 Admission were released, showing a general increase in the averages of the obligatory tests by 10 points, from 610 to 620. All evaluations rose except for Sciences, which fell from 487 to 473. Additionally, there were 2,861 national scores, nearly a thousand more than the previous year.
The University of Tokyo apologized on Wednesday for a series of corruption cases involving faculty at its medical school and affiliated hospital. President Teruo Fujii expressed deep regret for undermining societal trust and announced the dismissal of Professor Shinichi Sato from the Graduate School of Medicine.
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Colombia's Comptroller General revealed in its report 'Financial Sustainability of Colombian Public Universities 2019-2024' that only one of the 34 public universities in the country achieves financial self-sustainability. The study highlights a high concentration of resources in four main institutions, exacerbating regional inequalities. Additionally, the system's pension liability reaches 10.3 trillion pesos in 2024.
More Japanese universities and graduate schools are introducing programs taught in English to attract foreign students and faculty while supporting young Japanese in global careers. However, some experts worry that Japanese students may struggle to grasp content fully, potentially lowering educational quality.
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Migliaia di studenti e professori hanno marciato nel centro di Madrid in difesa delle università pubbliche, coronando due giorni di scioperi riusciti contro le politiche del governo regionale guidato da Isabel Díaz Ayuso. I manifestanti chiedono più finanziamenti e si oppongono alla legge sull’istruzione superiore. Madrid fornisce il finanziamento minore per studente universitario in Spagna.
Microsoft has alerted organizations to a phishing campaign dubbed 'Payroll Pirate' that compromises Workday accounts to divert employee paychecks. The scam, active since March 2025, has affected accounts at multiple universities. Attackers use sophisticated tactics to bypass multi-factor authentication and hide their changes.
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Due to financial constraints, several German universities are planning cuts to degree programs. Primarily affected are humanities fields like philosophy and history. The measures aim to achieve savings in the millions.