University given go ahead to expel convicted murderer
A decision by a Stockholm court means that Uppsala University can expel convicted murderer enrolled in medical studies at the school, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare. READ »
Health authorities won't hire med student with rape conviction
A medical student in Lund convicted for raping a minor will not be able to gain employment within the Swedish healthcare sector without prior approval, the National Board of Health and Welfare has ruled. READ »
Swedish schools to offer 'elite' courses
Sweden’s National Agency for Education on Thursday named 10 high schools to participate in a new initiative designed to give top performing students a chance to take university-level courses. READ »
Students reported for beating school principal
Three students from a school in western Sweden have been reported to police for assaulting their principal. READ »
Gay rights group riled by tampon makers' sex ed books
The youth arm of Sweden's largest gay rights group has expressed fury at educational material distributed by two major tampon manufacturers. READ »
Swedish students worse at maths and science: study
Swedish students are getting worse at maths and natural science, according to the results of an international study. READ »
'Make Swedish universities independent'
Universities and colleges in Sweden ought to cut ties with the state in order to have more freedom to raise funds and control their own affairs, a government commission has proposed. READ »
Swedish texts 'filled with ideological bias'
Several books used to teach Swedish as a second language are plagued with ideological bias, according to a recent academic study. READ »
Ombudsmen critical of racist school book
Two Swedish ombudsman offices have added their voices to the chorus of criticism about a school book accused of having racist and sexist contents, but are powerless to do anything about it. READ »
Education agency knocks college rankings
Sweden’s National Agency for Higher Education has criticized the ranking of different universities and colleges, arguing the lists don’t help students pick the right school. READ »
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