Sarawak will roll out the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) in January 2026, backed by an allocation of RM250 million from the state government. The scheme will be offered at four Sarawak-owned institutions, covering 64 approved courses. The full list will be announced in December 2025. Eligible students from households earning RM1,500 per capita or below will also receive a RM15,000 stipend, with RM5,000 channelled directly to campus housing for accommodation support. #FTES #Sarawak2026 #Fr

How come many Irish students are paying €3000 a year to attend university or college, when we're supposed to have free third level education? Maria Flannery and Cillian Sherlock walk you through what led to the introduction of 'free fees'; where that €3000 figure comes from; and what's happened in the third level sector which has left many institutions reliant on that money to keep the lecture rooms open. | Prime Time

9.4K views · 51 reactions | The majority of third level students will be back to college campuses in September, according to the Minister for Higher Education. Simon Harris also said a pilot programme of rapid testing will be carried out at four universities from this week. | https://bit.ly/3pSkGeN | RTÉ News | Facebook

Debate Emerges Over Zambia’s Education Age Rules By Moombe Hamoobola A Livingstone resident, JOSHUA SIMANEGO, says Zambia should reconsider age restrictions in the education system to enable young people to reach their full potential at an earlier stage. Mr. SIMANEGO says in an era of rapid technological advancement, the policy requiring children to be six years old to enter Grade One and 16 to access tertiary education is slowing academic progress. However, another Livingstone resident, SHARON

The Liberal Government’s plans for higher education funding cuts, fee deregulation and $100,000 degrees have been delayed, but not ditched. Thank you Senator Kim Carr for continuing to fight the Coalition's unfair policy, and for standing up for a fair and accessible education system. www.no100kdegrees.org.au | National Tertiary Education Union - NTEU

7.6K views · 89 reactions | Something we can all agree on: unions have a wonderful history and a vital part to play in Australia's future. To join the NTEU today visit: www.nteu.org.au/join With thanks to Senator Deborah O'Neill, Senator Robert Simms, Amanda Rishworth MP and Senator Janet Rice. Australian Unions | National Tertiary Education Union - NTEU | Facebook