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The USP administration announced on Wednesday the creation of a moderation and institutional dialogue commission to negotiate with students on strike for a month. The body will include professionals experienced in conflict mediation. The decision comes after an impasse and occupation of the rectory.

29 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

In the second round of the 2026 Universidad de Santiago de Chile (Usach) rector elections—held after the first round among three candidates and amid a legal challenge from an excluded contender—Pedro Palominos, a doctor in industrial engineering, won with 52.2% of the votes. He defeated Cristián Muñoz and will serve from 2026 to 2030, succeeding the annulled tenure of Rodrigo Vidal. In his victory speech, Palominos called for unity and pledged to elevate Usach as a top state university.

STF Justice Cristiano Zanin condemned a former Unifran medical student to pay collective moral damages for a sexual hazing incident against female freshmen in 2019. The ruling, issued on March 30, 2026, set the indemnity at 40 minimum wages, directed to the State Fund for the Defense of Diffuse Interests. Zanin overturned prior STJ and TJSP decisions, deeming the act psychological violence.

26 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

En 29-årig student vid St. Cloud State University i Minnesota står inför brottsmisstankar efter att ha hotat att skjuta medlemmar i en studentförening som nekat honom medlemskap. Polisen grep Romello Lloyd på måndagen efter att ha funnit en laddad pistol och andra vapen i hans ägo. Universitetets ledning har meddelat campusområdet att hotet har avvärjts.

Support staff at the University of Cape Town halted operations on Thursday morning to protest a proposed 3.5% wage increase, demanding 7% instead along with fairer treatment compared to academic staff. Unions including Nehawu and the UCT Employees Union marched to deliver a memorandum to Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela. Moshabela accepted the demands and promised engagement within 48 hours.

24 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Chonnam National University is enhancing its support systems to attract and retain international students as part of a broader globalization push. President Lee Keun-bae announced plans to establish a dedicated Office of International Affairs this year to streamline services for its growing international community. The efforts focus on aligning with regional industries like AI and semiconductors.