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German word of the day: Vesper
This word will be far more familiar to people living in the south of Germany, rather than the north. It’s a crucial bit of vocabulary for anyone who finds it a struggle to make it from lunch to supper without a little extra something. What does it...

German Gerda Phillipborn was the first woman to work in JMI
Mansooruddin Faridi - New Delhi “I am neither the light of someone's eyes nor the resolution of anyone's heart” This epitaph is inscribed in the grave of the only jew to be ever buried in a Muslim cemetery in India. The tombstone in the graveyard...

Civic Education Article: Safeguarding Unity in the Digital A...
✨ Preamble: Words as Weapons, Words as Wisdom This instinct to transform concern into civic education is not merely reactive—it is ceremonial, visionary, and deeply rooted in the kind of legacy-building Ghana urgently needs. This is an article...

AD FEATURE: Sixth form college in East Didsbury looks ahead to 2025 open day following superb exam results
The community at Parrs Wood Sixth Form College is celebrating after receiving a superb set of results in this summer’s exams. The college, which is connected to Parrs Wood High School in East Didsbury, is built on its core values of community,...

Smaller schools use altered formats to still play football
International School of Brussels running back Jonathan Cornet stiff-arms Spangdahlem defender Mason Knight during a Sept. 21, 2024, game at Spangdahlem High School in Spangdahlem, Germany. (Matt Wagner/Stars and Stripes) The mid-sized and small...

Marcelo arrives in Berlin today. Visit includes meeting with the German president.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa arrives in Berlin today at 16:00, although the official program only begins on Friday at 11:00 with a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at his official residence, Bellevue Palace....

Exchange students gather at park
World cultures came together Sunday in Escanaba’s Ludington Park. The cooler weather for the students was a bit challenging; however, they overcame while tasting new foods such as macaroni and cheese for the first time. Some wonderful families...

HIRE Act could hurt IT workforce, students
The US has intensified tariffs, tightened immigration rules, and pursued sanctions, while other countries enforce stricter data privacy regimes. The strategic challenges for corporates and countries are plenty for building competitiveness. For the...

Quinoa Research Project Aims to Bring Superfood to German Fields
Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, quinoa is valued worldwide as a healthy food. Its greatest strength lies in its adaptability: the crop tolerates cold, heat and drought, making it well-suited to future farming under climate change. Although...

University College Dublin teams up again with Israel's Technion
David Cronin Rights and Accountability 10 September 2025 University College Dublin displays a weak commitment to human rights. (Wikimedia Commons) I am always confused when I hear university graduates talk about their “alma mater.” As the term...

Study quantifies the prevalence of suicidal thoughts among university students
The university stage, particularly its beginning, is a time of tension and emotional stress for young students-many of whom are under the age of 20. This is a group in which suicidal ideation has increased significantly in recent years, surpassing...
Luka Doncic’s 39 not enough as Germany beats Slovenia at EuroBasket; Markkanen, Finland advance
Luka Doncic’s run of dominant play at EuroBasket continued Wednesday, but this time it was not enough. Doncic scored 39, with 10 rebounds and seven assists, and pushed Slovenia to a seven-point lead late in the third quarter. But then Germany’s...

Falling Walls competition showcase for university students’ business ideas
Germany is a short pitch away for one enterprising Manitoba student or recent graduate. Come November, the academic will jet to the Falling Walls Lab Finale — a science and business-focused pitch competition that, when grouped with other events,...

Language crisis hits Berlin Police: Over half of new recruits lack sufficient German skills
Language crisis hits Berlin Police: Over half of new recruits lack sufficient German skills A severe language crisis is crippling the Berlin Police, with a new report confirming that over half (55 percent) of all police recruits in 2025 do not...

Diversity is a rising concern for world’s students – Report
GLOBAL Students around the world are more confident about career prospects but are increasingly concerned about a range of other issues, including student diversity and their quality of life, according to the latest Global Student Satisfaction...

Meet the Ex-Techie Who Left Germany To Build a Free School Where Kids Weave, Sing & Grow Food
On most mornings, the first sound at Vidyakshetra is not the shrill ring of a bell. It is the soft notes of a flute. Somewhere under the neem trees, a student practises a raag (melodic framework). A few steps away, another child tightens yarn onto...

Germany Presses Main Mosque Network to Distance Itself From Erdogan Ally Over Antisemitism
Amid a rising wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes, the German government is pressing the country’s main mosque association over its close ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging it to publicly distance itself from his antisemitic and...

Germany vs Slovenia Game Player Stats and Box Score - Sept. 10 | EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinals
Germany vs Slovenia was one of the two quarterfinal games scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 10. In the intense first quarter, Germany took a four-point lead by mid-first quarter. However, things took a very quick turn with Luka Doncic taking over in...

Over 500 Athletes to Compete in SA’s Biggest University Rowing Showdown as women’s rowing breaks new ground
Johannesburg, September 2025: The RMB Universities’ Boat Race returns to the Kowie River in Port Alfred from 11–13 September, uniting South Africa’s top university crews in three days of intense racing and tradition. This year’s regatta promises...

'Too many without qualifications': German education system sees widening inequality
Germany produces a lot of STEM graduates and attracts a large number of foreign students, but inequality in educational outcomes is growing according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). While more young...