Scholars ‘reprimanded by universities’ for criticising Indian government Administrators are noting who is signing petitions critical of government or speaking out publicly, lecturers say By Pola Lem 20 July
For a better economy, Sri Lanka needs more university-industry links University managers’ role in industry collaboration should be that of cheerleader and facilitator – not auditor, says Chani Imbulgoda By Chani Imbulgoda 17 July
Phishing attack ‘highlights flaws in Chinese universities’ cybersecurity’ Separate breaches in one week trigger concerns over lack of awareness in the sector By Jing Liu 16 July
Hong Kong universities being ‘assimilated into China’, critics warn CUHK centre in Shanghai seen as controversial by some, inevitable by others By Pola Lem 15 July
Top Korean institution criticised for handling of pay disputes Wage disagreements with language institute and cleaning staff lead lecturers and students to express dismay about treatment of employees By Pola Lem 14 July
Can liberal arts thrive in China? One college suggests they can Despite holding its own at Peking University, Yuanpei College still encounters resistance to its approach, professor says By Pola Lem 13 July
UK university and Indian IIT to offer joint degree for first time Inaugural intake of students expected to arrive in Birmingham in autumn 2023, but funding and governance still to be determined By Pola Lem 12 July
‘Comic’ Chinese history teaching ‘breeds cynics and opportunists’ Greatest obstacles facing universities coming from increased ideological control over education, says professor By Pola Lem 7 July
Jo Johnson: rise of China-Russia axis could hobble global science ‘DragonBear’ alliance may force Western universities to cancel research partnerships with China, says former science minister Lord Johnson By Jack Grove 6 July
Could Neom U be Saudi Arabia’s next top university? Experts predict institution in planned megacity could surpass KAUST with backing of all-powerful Mohammed bin Salman By Pola Lem 6 July
Weekend courses seek to give Chinese graduates employment edge ‘Micromajors’ grow in popularity as number of university leavers hits 10 million annually By Jing Liu 5 July
Indian sexual harassment panels face ‘many limitations’ Women chairing university complaint bodies are at risk of retribution and cases are not always ‘taken seriously’ by committee members, academics say By Pola Lem 4 July