Education
Most born in 1980s better educated than parents
The majority (70%) of people born in the 1980s in Greece achieved a higher level of education than their parents as a result of the significant expansion of the educational system over the last four decades, according to a study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) think tank.
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University fiefdoms
The fact that (yet another) last-minute amendment is required to overcome the short-circuiting caused by factionalism on the newly elected administrative boards does not cover the academic community in glory.
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AI could generate new forms of intelligence – and stupidity
Are we experiencing the end of the dominance of the human species? The expansion of artificial intelligence and its progeny, such as ChatGPT, are raising multiple existential questions for humanity.
Digital card gives disabled free access to museums, sites
With a simple scan of their Digital Disability Card, disabled people can now have immediate and free access to the archaeological sites and museums that are under the jurisdiction of the Culture Ministry, without the need for a ticket. Their companions will also be enabled free access in the same way, where this is provided for.
Universities offering full scholarship to 18-year-old
A high school student who made it to the "100 Rise Global" list of brightest students in the world last year has received full scholarships from nine universities, including Harvard and Stanford.
Born and raised in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır, 18-year-old Gül Karen Aça is a senior at Bahçeşehir College. Her mother is a music teacher, and her father is a math teacher.
Universities to switch to face-to-face education on April 3
Universities that continue education remotely after the Feb. 6 earthquakes will switch to face-to-face education as of April 3, Council of Higher Education (YÖK) President Erol Özvar has announced.
There will be no attendance requirement for students, while educational institutions will also provide online access to the content of the face-to-face courses.
Research support to postgraduate students
Türkiye's Higher Education Board (YÖK) is launching a new project to enable postgraduate students and researchers to conduct research of international standards.
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Turks prioritize economy in studying abroad: Survey
Turkish students who prioritized quality education when choosing a university abroad are now keener on enrolling in institutions that offer scholarships or are in a place where they can work side by side, a survey prepared by a foreign education consultancy company has revealed.
Working as a Bulgarian Student in Europe: What You Need to Know About Work Permits
As more and more students choose to study abroad, many are also interested in working while pursuing their education. Nevertheless, international students often have a lot of questions about the process, including whether it's possible, how to do it if a work permit is needed, the number of hours allowed, and how much can I make.
Changes in professional recognition of degrees
A Council of State ruling has altered the criteria governing the professional recognition of qualifications from Greek colleges that serve as branches of European universities.
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