University Updates

“Unavoidable” Home Office delays disrupt January intake
The UK Home Office has acknowledged that mandatory security and eligibility checks have caused delays in processing student visas, meaning many international students waiting to start courses in the January 2026 intake were unable to travel in time. Even though…
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Ireland to offer €10,000 scholarships for international students from January 29
Ireland has launched its 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship programme to attract outstanding international students to study at Irish universities. From January 29 to March 12, 2026, eligible candidates from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK can…
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EES and ETIAS : what will actually change for travellers at European Union Borders
Europe is updating how it manages border checks for people from outside the European Union. Since late 2025, a new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced at the borders of Schengen countries. Instead of old-fashioned passport stamps,…
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European Forum of Young Leaders 2026 in Gdynia, Poland, invites Participants from Eastern Partner Countries
The European Forum of Young Leaders 2026 will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 27 to 30 April 2026. The Forum is a cyclical initiative launched by the SALTO Resource Centre with Eastern Europe and Caucasus countries, in cooperation with…
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Airbus defence chief : Europe could make 'Quantum Leap' in space but must abandon 'Grand Schemes'
Europe has the chance to make a big advance in space technology in the coming years, but it will need to speed up how it turns plans into action. A recent discussion about European space efforts points out that while…
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