This article tells the story of an estranged student who navigated the challenges of university life without financial or emotional support from their parents. It highlights the unique struggles of this demographic, including financial anxiety, social isolation, and academic strain, while advocating for better support systems for estranged students.
Aspiring lecturers in Kerala, mark your calendars! The registration for the Kerala State Eligibility Test (KSET) for July 2024 closes tonight, April 30th, on the LBS Centre website. Don’t miss your chance to become a university or college lecturer. The exam will be held on July 28th, and admit cards will be available from May 28th onwards.
The Pakistani government has banned private universities and companies from using the word ‘National’ in their names to prevent the public from being misled into thinking they are government institutions. The ban was issued by the Prime Minister and is effective immediately, with the Cabinet Division seeking an action report from all ministries and institutions to ensure compliance.
Police at the University of Southern California (USC) removed several tents set up by protesters as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The incident involved a physical altercation between police and protesters, resulting in the detention of one individual. The protest follows a series of similar demonstrations on college campuses across the U.S. in response to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.
University of Pittsburgh students, along with others, have entered the second day of a pro-Palestine demonstration featuring an expanding encampment at Schenley Plaza. The encampment, now boasting 26 tents, is adorned with Palestinian flags and banners expressing messages like “Stop The Genocide” and “Ceasefire Now.” The protesters are urging Pitt to withdraw its investments in war-related activities in Israel. The peaceful protest, organized by the student group “Pitt Divest from Apartheid,” is anticipated to continue through Friday.
Thousands of students and professors took to the streets of Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities on Tuesday to protest austerity measures proposed by President Javier Milei, who is attempting to reach a zero deficit by cutting spending across the country. The University of Buenos Aires, one of the best in Latin America, has received just 8.9% of its total budget from the state since the fiscal year began in July, leading to disruptions in teaching and basic services. President Milei describes universities as bastions of socialism where students are indoctrinated, but protesters argue that their right to education is being taken away. Critics of the university system say the budget cuts are also an attempt to raise efficiency and increase fiscal transparency, but the government’s $24.5 million transfer to public universities is seen as insufficient to cover their needs.
