Military deal threatens academic freedom, say Filipino students New partnership with armed forces could lead to further harassment of students and staff, activists claim By Helen Packer 12 October
KAUST to host THE World Academic Summit 2025 Flagship 中国A片 event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’ By THE Events team 10 October
Nepal university strives to break free of political interference New institution with power to appoint its own vice-chancellor seen as a possible model for improving struggling sector By Helen Packer 7 October
Thai students document fight against ‘unjust’ shrine demolition Film documenting students’ efforts to stop university from destroying local monument wins top award as legal battle continues By Helen Packer 5 October
South Korea ramps up science talent drive but retention missing New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race By Helen Packer 4 October
Postgraduates outnumber undergraduates on top Chinese campuses Rapid expansion of master’s and PhD courses sparks concern over course quality for some By Jing Liu 3 October
Iran must reinstate all suspended or expelled students and faculty The new administration must also adopt systemic measures to rebuild trust within the academic community, says Roohola Ramezani By Roohola Ramezani 3 October
Govindan Rangarajan on transforming health in India Indian Institute of Science director discusses opening a new medical school and receiving the country’s largest philanthropic university gift By Rosa Ellis 1 October
Japanese students fear for safety in China after stabbing Universities reconsider short-term programmes in China amid perceived rising hostility towards foreigners By Helen Packer 29 September
Hong Kong university leaders ‘replaced with Beijing supporters’ Report finds senior faculty who disagree with Beijing lose positions of authority while those who fall in line are rewarded By Helen Packer 27 September
Hong Kong university ‘back on track’ after protests, says new v-c Geneticist Dennis Lo Yuk-ming confirmed as Rocky Tuan’s successor at Chinese University of Hong Kong By Helen Packer 27 September
Chinese university closes Israel campus as relations ‘sour’ Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics closes Israeli outpost as faculty are unable to travel to the Middle East By Helen Packer 27 September
