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- 1Student protests turn violent at Lovely Professional University in India▼Student protests at Lovely Professional University in northern India have turned violent from social media claims that a
Protests at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, northern India, turned violent after social media claims that a female student was raped by a worker at a girls' hostel. The university has denied the allegations, calling them rumours, while police have launched an investigation into the incident. Demonstrators have clashed as tensions remain high on campus pending the inquiry's outcome.
- 2BAE Systems Advised UK Universities on Countering Gaza Protests●British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems worked with UK universities to counter campus protests against Israel’s genocid
Internal emails and documents indicate that British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems provided advice to UK universities on how to handle campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza. The revelations have sparked criticism of the closeness between arms companies and higher education institutions, and renewed debate over the suppression of pro-Palestinian activism on British campuses.
- 3Serbia heads to snap election amid student protest movement▼Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?
Serbia is holding a snap parliamentary election, with President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling party seeking to consolidate power as a nationwide student-led protest movement challenges his government. The vote comes after months of demonstrations triggered by public anger over governance and corruption, and observers are watching whether Vucic can outmanoeuvre the revolt at the ballot box.
- 4German students strike against conscription and militarisation▼“German Students Strike Against Conscription: Youth Reject Militarisation and Cuts” by Ana Vracar in Savage Minds on Sub
Thousands of students across Germany went on strike on Friday, 25 January, protesting against the reintroduction of military conscription and against education cuts, according to a report by Ana Vracar in Savage Minds. The action frames opposition to militarisation as inseparable from defence of public education funding, and organisers say youth reject being turned into a reserve army as European security debates intensify.
- 5Serbia's snap election: Vucic faces student revolt●Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt? https://www. aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/ 28/serbia
Al Jazeera examines whether President Aleksandar Vucic can outmanoeuvre Serbia's student protest movement through snap parliamentary elections announced for 2026. The feature argues the early vote is unlikely to end the country's political crisis or defuse the protests, which have challenged Vucic's grip on power for months. Observers are debating whether elections will weaken or strengthen the movement.
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Lecturers at the University of Edinburgh have started a five-week strike in protest at planned job cuts and cost-saving measures. The industrial action is expected to disrupt teaching for students, with the university and union at odds over how to manage budget pressures. The strike adds to a wave of disputes over redundancies across UK higher education.
- 7High school students walk out to protest immigration enforcement▼High school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school
High school students in the San Antonio area walked out of classes to protest immigration enforcement actions. Local news outlets including WOAI, News 4 San Antonio, and KABB covered the walkout, reporting that students left school grounds to voice opposition to enforcement activity affecting their communities. The demonstration reflects a broader wave of student-led protests over immigration policy.
- 8LPU students loot laptops and food from campus mall during protests●LPU students loot laptops, gadgets, pick food from university mall amid protests; videos surface
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, India, allegedly looted laptops, gadgets and food from the university mall as protests on campus turned unruly. Videos circulating online purport to show the incidents. The university has not issued a detailed response, and reports say authorities are reviewing footage to identify those involved in the unrest.
- 9Protests erupt at Lovely Professional University in Punjab●BREAKING: In India, Protests Erupt At LPU Over Alleged Rape Claim And Student Death Rumours, Students at Lovely Professi
Students at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, staged large protests after reports circulated that a female student had been raped at a hostel and later died. Demonstrators are demanding accountability and clarity from the university, with authorities yet to confirm the details of the alleged incident. The protests have drawn widespread attention across India, with many calling for a thorough investigation.
- 10Student protesters confront NVIDIA executive over AI climate impact●Student protesters confront NVIDIA executive over AI’s climate impact
Student protesters confronted an NVIDIA executive over the climate impact of artificial intelligence, according to the Indian Express. The confrontation highlights growing concern that AI's energy demands and data centre expansion are driving up emissions. No further details about the location, the executive involved, or the protesters' specific demands were reported.
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Students at the University of Connecticut are protesting the university's role in supplying weapons for war, according to the student newspaper The Daily Campus. The demonstration reflects broader campus activism over university links to arms makers and ongoing conflicts, with students demanding the institution cut its ties.