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Canada: student protests in Quebec
21/05/2012 - WEBNEWS

Canada: student protests in Quebec

Student protests in Quebec. Environmental activists launch a campaign against marine pollution in Cannes. And web users pay tribute to singer songwriter Robin Gibb, who died on Sunday.
Troops open fire as thousands protest in Syrian cities
04/05/2012 - SYRIA

Troops open fire as thousands protest in Syrian cities

Syrian troops opened fire on thousands of protesters rallying in Aleppo and other cities Friday in the wake of a raid on Aleppo's main university that left four students dead. Activists said 13 people were killed in Friday's unrest.
Positive discrimination in South African universities
20/04/2012 - SOUTH AFRICA

Positive discrimination in South African universities

The issue of positive discrimination in South Africa's universities is a complex one. The University of Cape Town is at the centre of the debate, with some arguing that there aren't enough black students and others saying the measures are unfair. The general consensus seems to be that improvements have been made since independence 18 years ago, but the topic of giving a helping hand to disadvantaged South Africans is far from black and white.
Young Britons face up to university fees hike
18/01/2012 - UK

Young Britons face up to university fees hike

From this September, British students will pay up to €11,000 to study at university, three times more than today's undergraduate students. The rise was implemented by the ruling Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. Many school-leavers are now deciding not to go to university. Those who do go are likely to rack up debts of up to €60,000 before they ever start earning.
American student loans - the next subprime crisis?
16/01/2012 - USA

American student loans - the next subprime crisis?

With university education more expensive than ever in the US, more and more students are taking out loans to cover the costs. But with America's economy on rocky ground and well-paying jobs scarce, many graduates are defaulting on their loans. Some economists now worry that the student bubble might burst.
France Inc.: making the most of public property
07/01/2012 - BEYOND BUSINESS

France Inc.: making the most of public property

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Sorbonne...there are many landmarks and names here in France that are internationally renowned. The French government appears to be growing keener to cash in on that brand recognition. It has set up an agency which is specialised in charging private companies to use government properties. It's just one example of how the French state is trying to earn a buck as a business.
France's closed door policy (part 2)
14/12/2011 - THE DEBATE

France's closed door policy (part 2)

In the run-up to France’s presidential election, have tighter immigration quotas gone too far? François Picard’s panel explains how foreign graduate students have been singled out for deportation.
France's closed door policy
14/12/2011 - THE DEBATE

France's closed door policy

In the run-up to France’s presidential election, have tighter immigration quotas gone too far? François Picard’s panel explains how foreign graduate students have been singled out for deportation.
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From dream to reality for undocumented students
06/12/2011 - USA

From dream to reality for undocumented students

With presidential elections less than a year away, Barack Obama hopes to woo America's Latino electorate with his so-called Dream Act. The proposal would enable undocumented college-level graduates to obtain citizenship. California has already taken a step in that direction, with undocumented students there eligible for public grants from next year.
US campus police suspended for pepper-spraying protesters
21/11/2011 - UNITED STATES

US campus police suspended for pepper-spraying protesters

Two University of California police officers have been suspended pending an investigation into their apparent use of pepper spray against seated student protesters at the Davis campus, one of several sites which have hosted recent demonstrations.
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