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Birmingham University protest ban attacked as ‘aggressive and censorious’
The human rights groups in UK are condemning Birmingham University for the ban on ‘occupation-style’ protests. Birmingham University had obtained a high court injunction banning all occupation-style protests in the campus for one year. Read more
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Students protest Education Minister holding Black crosses
The Greek Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou had triggered student protests due to reforms introduced by her which left student without textbooks in schools and universities alike. The student protesters welcomed her with black crosses outside the Byzantine Museum in Athens. Read more
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Student protesters steal a march on social media
Social media and networking websites have become a new platform of student protest all over the world. Student unions are mobilizing and driving protests using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Read more
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Japanese students protest against intensive job recruitment
In Japan, traditionally university lasts four years. The students spend more than half of their time in job hunting, as if they do not get employment during the last two years of university education, it is next to impossible to get a job after graduation. The students are so fed […]
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Protests in Quebec: Students goad the government into a battle over civil liberties
The proposed 60% hike in the tuition fee by Québec’s premier fueled students protest in Québec, which is considered the cheapest education destination in Canada. The provincial and city governments have passed laws to crack down these student protests. Read more