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Japan Prioritizes STEM Over Humanities, Requiring Its Humanities-Dominated Private Universities to Restructure

The government will offer billions in funding for institutions that add new science and engineering faculties or redesign curricula to boost STEM enrollment.

More College Students Are Double Majoring to Stay Competitive in Evolving Job Market

Having more majors ‘gives you a competitive edge,’ many undergrads believe

South Korean Universities Turned Away 45 Applicants in the 2025 Intake as Disciplinary Histories Become Decisive in Admissions

All universities in South Korea will be required to factor school violence records into admissions beginning in 2026.

EU:CD Fellowship 2025/2026

Applications are now open for the third edition of the EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative.

MCW Global's Young Leaders Fellowship 2026–2027

Now accepting applications from motivated young changemakers (ages 18–26) from around the world for a year-long leadership program, including a 10-day in-person training in New York, USA.

Arts and Humanities Given Equal Status in England's Schools as Government Scraps EBacc

Reforms will replace the English Baccalaureate and Progress 8 measures, giving schools freedom to offer broader GCSE choices from 2028.

No More “Budget Seats”: Latvia Hands Universities Financial Autonomy

Nationwide reform replaces “per-student” model with results-oriented funding tied to graduate success and institutional efficiency.

Teachers in Hungary Will Receive Up to 1 Million HUF in Annual Housing Support from 2026

From January 2026, educators will qualify for 1 million HUF per year to assist with mortgage payments and home purchases.

South Korea Weighs Ban on English Kindergartens Amid Debate Over Early Education Pressure

All 17 regional education offices back limits on early English education, though the education minister urges a balanced approach to avoid unintended consequences.

Uzbekistan Moves to Phase In Qualification-Based Employment System

Under a new presidential decree, Uzbekistan restructures vocational education governance, strengthens labor market alignment, and sets qualification-based hiring standards.

World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2026–2027

The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Initiative opens applications for the 2026–2027 Youth Policy Board (YPB) cohort.

Russia Introduces “Work-or-Repay” Obligation for State-Funded Medical Residents

Residents of state-funded medical programs will be required to work in clinics for up to three years or reimburse the government for the cost of their training.

Amid Spike in Foreign Student Applications, Iceland Seeks Tougher Immigration Rules

Draft legislation targets misuse of student permits, introduces higher academic thresholds, limits post-study stay to one year, and harmonizes rules with other Nordic nations.

Cambridge ERA: AI Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

An intensive 8-week fully funded research programme in Cambridge, UK, starting 2 February 2026, supporting emerging researchers and professionals working on AI safety, governance, and policy.

HZB International Summer Student Programme (ISSP) 2026

An eight-week research experience for international students at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany

2026 Global Employability Rankings Out Now: Which Universities Are Producing the Most Work-Ready Graduates?

The latest edition of the Global Employability University Ranking, based on insights from employers across 32 countries, reveals the institutions most valued for graduate readiness.

Finland’s Nature-Based Kindergartens Could Redefine Early Childhood Education Worldwide

A two-year Finnish study involving 75 children across 10 daycare centers shows that nature-rich kindergarten playgrounds significantly enhance immune systems.