The University of Leipzig has voted to adopt the feminine version of the word for "professor" as its default. In German Professorin refers to a female professor while Professor is the male equivalent. READ () »
German students are so stressed out they can't deal with their girlfriends and boyfriends - and are increasingly seeking the help of therapists, Der Spiegel magazine reported. READ () »
A new study has condemned the immigration office in Bayreuth for its treatment of international students, some of whom have been turned off the Bavarian town by their negative experiences. Kate Ferguson reports. READ () »
Nearly half of all immigrants arriving in Germany are more highly skilled than their host country's residents, a study released on Friday revealed. READ () »
As 12th grade students approach their Abitur final examinations, schools are taking special precautions to make sure kids don’t cheat - especially since high tech advances have created other ways to do so. READ () »
Looking to climb the professional ladder? Ready for a new challenge? Thinking about heading back to the classroom mid-career? Be inspired to reach new professional and personal heights with the Kellogg-WHU EMBA Program. READ () »
A university in the eastern Germany state of Saxony has become the first to raise tuition fees drastically for non-EU foreign students. The fee hike from €220 to €3,600 each year could set a nationwide precedent. READ () »
Germany – long known for its engineering expertise – showed an overall decline in new student engineering enrollment, but the data did show more women opting for the career path, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said on Saturday. READ () »
German schoolchildren are soon to get lessons in consumer awareness - courtesy of a group which includes McDonald's and two leading supermarket chains. A consumer watchdog has sharply criticised the development. READ () »
German universities made headway in respected league table the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings which, published Monday evening, provide the only global index based on an academic institution's brand. READ () »
All that cramming and hard work might pay off after all: German graduates are practically guaranteed a job - current figures show nearly full employment among those who have an academic degree. READ () »
A struggling western German secondary school is reportedly paying €500 to parents to enroll their children, as Germany struggles with one of Europe's lowest birthrates. READ () »
Planned nationwide public sector strikes began on Monday in Berlin as staff walked out of around 100 schools in a wage dispute. Substitute staff have, for the most part, been put in place. READ () »
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