Promote ‘love’ for China, Beijing tells Hong Kong universities Politicians promise to support Hong Kong’s international education goals, while reminding universities to foster patriotism towards China By Helen Packer 14 May
Ho Teck Hua on moving like a start-up The head of Nanyang Technological University leverages the institution’s youthful vigour to put AI at the heart of learning and uses his research background to inform his leadership and help recruit potential Nobel prizewinners By Rosa Ellis 14 May
Young University Rankings 2024: results announced Higher education growth shifts east, but there are markedly different trends across Asia By Rosa Ellis 14 May
Chinese students face ‘sinister pattern’ of surveillance overseas Chinese nationals studying abroad report being subject to transnational surveillance by authorities, leaving them scared to speak freely By Helen Packer 13 May
If India’s v-cs are politically neutral, why don’t they defend autonomy? Despite claims of political appointments, no party seems to want to make interference in universities an election issue, says Mukhtar Ahmad By Mukhtar Ahmad 13 May
Malaysia policymakers push for improved post-study work rights Malaysia is learning from top student destinations like Australia and Canada when it comes to creating balanced immigration rules for foreign students By Helen Packer 12 May
Indian opposition accuses v-cs of right-wing affiliations Vice-chancellors refute claims that the selection process for their roles is politically driven By Helen Packer 7 May
Whoever wins the election, political attacks on Indian HEIs must end The BJP’s ideological pressure is causing religion and politics to intrude into academia, risking a disastrous brain drain, says Eldho Mathews By Eldho Mathews 6 May
Ten years to prepare for demographic cliff edge, China warned High-ranking party official suggests campuses outside the elite will have to downsize as university-age population contracts By Jing Liu 5 May
Second-chance society: how Singapore rethought academic success End of prime minister’s two-decade term brings reflection on sector’s rapid development but also its enduring challenges By Helen Packer 3 May
Asia Summit: Polarisation ‘directly impacting’ academic freedom Debate on how far governments should regulate universities without impinging on academic freedom and autonomy By Helen Packer 1 May
Asia Summit: Focus on skills over knowledge, universities urged Sector leaders call for rethink of teaching methods to prepare students for changing world of work By Helen Packer 1 May
