Student activism

We discuss the student protests occurring across Europe in countries including France and Serbia, and what impact they might have on higher education

In some countries, students and university staff are leading the charge, while elsewhere they have joined much larger movements 

Student union says plans to replace admissions platform and create 15,000 additional places at universities amount to ‘crumbs’ and vows to fight on 

Shock electoral success of protest movement shows strong public support for universities, but experts caution demonstrators may not be prepared to govern

From Paris to French Guiana, three university students describe the frustrations motivating them to keep protesting despite a major security operation planned for the weekend

Experts warn that state-run Parcoursup lacks transparency and has done little to level the playing field for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Thousands of students calling for better university conditions and job prospects have taken to the streets of Albania’s capital in recent days

More cases expected to be heard this week after Irish government rejected more than 100 applications from Gaza

Presidents say they agree with concerns over ‘opaque’ admissions but won’t deal with ‘masked individuals ordering people to leave’

University students have joined a massive revolt against the education system in the country, mounting blockades at dozens of institutions 

Nathan Cofnas says he will ‘probably be fired’ as Ghent begins disciplinary proceedings

Restrictions on events and teaching materials across Europe amount to ‘criminalisation of intellectual debate’, find Middle East experts

Blocks on international money transfers may force students to abandon degrees unless universities offer support before coming tuition fee deadline

Istanbul Bilgi University handed reprieve after authorities abandon attempts to close it over concerns about parent company

University of Pretoria head warns that current student finance model is unsustainable and suggests a ‘totally new system’ may be the answer

European alliances support institution’s rector after he called action a ‘crackdown on freedom of thought’

Former head of music school says decision not to revisit his complaints shows system ‘worse than useless’

Internet blackout amid conflict with US and Israel leaves applicants in the dark over study abroad opportunities

Period of increased openness following student-led uprising could soon descend back into political polarisation following BJP landslide victory, academics say

Students returning for a new semester reignite demonstrations and clash with pro-government groups, weeks after thousands killed or detained by regime

Teaching and research central to any hopes of rebuilding country, according to academics, as pressure grows for political change

Universities facing ‘ongoing repression’ as regime responds to demonstrations with force

Campuses closed in attempt to quell unrest, with experts warning of risk of further brain drain unless protests deliver meaningful political change

Activists step up efforts to protect caretaker of shrine situated inside construction zone

Trump administration’s efforts to restrict voter registration campaigns another sign of top-down interference in campuses, critics say

Groups struggle to find board members as financial pressure on students increases, umbrella body says

Policing of demonstrations, often using excessive force, has intensified since June, special rapporteurs say