University Students
Coverage of University Students in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Ruto Vows Every University Student Will Get Full Govt Funding
President William Ruto has pledged full government funding for every student entering university in Kenya, emphasizing education as the nation's top investment despite uncertainties about funding sources.
- Speaker Johnson warns students are 'indoctrinated' to see US through 'wrong lenses' as nation celebrates 250th
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) summit that students are being 'indoctrinated' to view the U.S. through 'wrong lenses,' expressing concern over young people's appreciation of America's greatness. He highlighted his experiences on university campuses where few students acknowledge living in the 'greatest nation in history.' The ADF summit, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, focused on reclaiming the 'spirit of 1776.'
- Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
The UK's largest and fastest-growing meningitis B outbreak to date occurred in Kent earlier this year. University students are being informed about the availability of the free NHS meningitis B jab.
- How mule betting scams recruit ordinary people
Mule betting scams involve criminals recruiting individuals to open gambling accounts in their name to launder money and obscure fund origins. These scams often target vulnerable groups like students and job seekers with promises of easy money, and victims may face legal consequences despite claiming ignorance. The UK Gambling Commission and FBI highlight risks of these accounts being used for betting-related crimes and match-fixing.
- Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić will resign within weeks, opening the path for early elections. There is speculation he may move to the role of Prime Minister as tensions and student-led protests continue.
- Rising living costs push nine in ten university students into term-time work
Rising living costs have led nine out of ten university students to take on term-time work. The financial pressure is forcing a majority of students to balance studies with employment during academic terms.
- UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
The UK government will offer a meningitis B vaccine to teenagers in their final school year and new university students as part of a one-off program starting in July. This follows recent outbreaks in Kent, Dorset, and Berkshire that caused three deaths.
- New wave of Serbia protests draws nearly 200,000 people
A new wave of anti-government protests in Serbia, led by university students, drew nearly 200,000 participants demanding major political changes. The rally, held in Belgrade on May 23, 2026, targeted President Aleksandar Vucic's leadership.