Three Ukrainian universities were damaged in Russian attacks. There are no injuries among students or staff.
Ukrainian higher education institutions admitted more than 237,000 bachelor's students, 16% more than last year. The number of applications for all levels of education exceeded 1.3 million.
Starting November 1, Germany will tighten exams for migrants due to the leakage of test questions and answers. The changes will apply to integration courses.
Ukrainian children abroad will be able to receive a school-leaving certificate through recognition of their foreign education and a Ukrainian studies component. The program can be completed in person or remotely.
Up to 96% of schools are prepared for prolonged power outages. More than 60% have autonomous heating, water, and power for up to 8 hours.
Schools will choose the format of instruction themselves, taking into account safety and the capacity of shelters. During an alert, children and teachers must remain in the shelter.
The Ukrainian vessel "Noosphere" has departed from Cape Town for Antarctica. As part of this mission, scientists plan to expand research and international cooperation.
The Russian attack nearly completely gutted a building of Rivne State University of the Humanities; there are casualties among the staff. The university may switch to remote learning.
The law enters into force on October 13 and expands the use of the languages of Indigenous peoples and national minorities in education. Schools will be able to obtain the corresponding status.
Kyiv schools will operate in person only under safe and sanitary conditions. In the event of prolonged outages of electricity or water, classes will be moved online.
The text of the 27th Radio Dictation was written by veteran Artur Dron. On October 27, the readers will be Artur Proidakov and Dasha Astafieva.
On October 12, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law No. 16119 on education in the native language for national minorities and Indigenous peoples with 266 votes. The law brings Ukraine closer to the EU.
Russian National Guard troops are imposing a Russian military identity on schoolchildren and glorifying law enforcement officers. Teenagers are also being prepared to work for the Russian army.
On October 11, the UN draws attention to the rights and challenges faced by girls. The problems include early marriage, violence, discrimination, and digital inequality.
In France, schoolchildren and students are protesting over a shortage of teachers and funding. A nationwide strike is scheduled for October 13.
In the video, the teacher allegedly swore at and pushed a student during the lesson. The Ombudsman contacted the police, and an official investigation is ongoing.
French high school students have been protesting for the third week over a shortage of teachers and the condition of schools. The government has promised funded measures by the end of October.
Students in Liège are protesting rising tuition costs and problems in education. The arrests are related to property damage and arson.
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai were recognized for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric synthesis. Their work explains the emergence of homochirality.
Applications for the 5,000-hryvnia payment under the "Schoolchild’s Package" program are accepted through Diia until November 1. The assistance will be credited to the Diia.Card.
In France, 86,000 people protested against the shortage of teachers, long school days, and the decline of schools. 1,800 lyceums were blocked.
The Ministry of Education and Science presented a guide to help overcome students’ learning losses caused by lessons interrupted by air-raid alerts. It contains steps for assessment and support.
Up to 500 schools in France will be closed on Monday due to student protests. Students and education unions are preparing a new action for Tuesday.
The first underground kindergarten has opened in frontline Zaporizhzhia. The shelter, covering more than 900 m², is also accessible to children with special educational needs.
Hungary welcomed the submission to the Verkhovna Rada of a bill on the educational rights of national minorities. The document expands the use of EU and Indigenous peoples’ languages.
In 2026, the construction and reconstruction of 113 shelters was funded, with 33 already completed. At the same time, 1,349 schools are operating remotely.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends five response levels for school power outages — from green to critical. The document provides for water supplies, generators, and educational hubs.
Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov announced a new standard for preschool education with an emphasis on morality and culture. The CPD called this the ideologization of children.
Meta has added new features for nearly 17,000 U. S. schools. Verified students will gain access to clubs, teams, and school announcements.
In Sumy, an aerial bomb damaged a school building where children were sheltering. There were no fatalities; the walls were destroyed and the windows were blown out.