Education

Over 200 students protest in Coimbra against tuition fee increases

More than 200 students marched in Coimbra on Wednesday, 28 October, to oppose the government's proposal to unfreeze tuition fees and to demand increased social support for higher education. Protesters also highlighted broader systemic issues affecting students, including high costs of living, housing shortages, and difficulties in obtaining scholarships.

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If you are a student or parent of a student, this protest marks the ongoing opposition to potential tuition fee increases and highlights current systemic concerns regarding housing and social support in higher education, though no legislative change has been confirmed yet.

Correio da Manhã· 1h agoRead original ↗

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School Council agrees that Education Basics graduates may teach the 1st cycle

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