As Japan Makes High School Tuition Free, Public Schools Face a New Challenge
A sweeping reform promises new freedoms for families — and new pressure on public schools. Now the government is racing to reinforce the system before disparities widen.
International Teams Bring Innovation and Excitement to STEAM Azerbaijan Festival 2025
Team captains from Germany and Switzerland share their preparation journey, inspirations, and excitement ahead of the competition.
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.
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.
English Becomes a New Path in Finland’s National Upper Secondary Curriculum
Students in Finland will be able to complete the national upper secondary education entirely in English for the first time.
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.
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.
ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship
Applications are open for the ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) programme, offered by the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich for undergraduate and graduate students to gain research experience.
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
