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The Department of Integration is exploring the possibility of purchasing a €57 million student accommodation complex with the intention of converting it into a long-term reception center for asylum seekers.

Nigeria is embarking on a major educational transformation by forming strategic partnerships with the United Kingdom and the European Union. These collaborations aim to enhance access to quality higher education, address the increasing demand among Nigerian youth, and align with global educational standards.

Universities of applied sciences (UAS) encompass a range of second-tier higher education institutions, including polytechnics, regional colleges, and institutes of technology. Originally focused on teaching, these institutions are now gradually expanding into research activities.

The European Union has issued €44.875 million ($49.1 million) to the Government of Bangladesh, representing the third installment of the ongoing Education Budget Support program. The funds aim to further educational reforms in the country, in line with national and international commitments.

Foreign students traveling to Schengen countries may need to consider their travel plans for 2024. The new ETIAS requirement to be introduced in 2024 will require travelers from 60 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK to apply for ETIAS before traveling to some European destinations.

Hundreds of students, teachers, and their supporters gathered outside Hungary’s parliament in Budapest on July 4 to protest legislation debated inside. The demonstration continued a series of rallies, one of which saw police deploy tear gas and rubber batons against protesters.

The funding will primarily contribute to the government’s efforts to reform the education sector and address key priorities such as gender equality, teacher development, skills enhancement, and high-quality learning.

The National Policy on Inclusive Education also aims to create sustainable and inclusive learning environments for children with special needs. It gives teachers and school administrators guidelines for creating disability-inclusive classrooms that ensure equitable access to the curriculum and necessary support for all learners.

Following Brexit regulations, school children, including those on organized trips, are now required to possess a passport when crossing the U.K. border. Recognizing the issue, the U.K. government has implemented measures to address the situation.

The recently released Graduate Outcomes survey indicated that while the majority of UK university graduates are satisfied with their degrees, there have been minor shifts in graduate attitudes compared to the previous iteration of the study.

The European Commission threatened last year to freeze €22 billion (about $23.5 billion) in cohesion funds, including €40 million (about $42.8 million) for Hungary’s Erasmus program, unless Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government implemented reforms addressing judicial, LGBT, and academic freedoms.

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