Long-term reform debated as China prepares for more online tests Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases By Jing Liu 28 February
The developing world needs more specialist universities Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah By Tahir H. Shah 28 February
Demographic dive leaves South Korea struggling to fill campuses Most universities yet to meet enrolment quotas for new academic year, raising concerns about institutional viability By Joyce Lau 26 February
Chinese excellence drive ‘may make universities weaker’ Institutions in Double First Class initiative poaching professors from rivals and creating ‘shadow’ academic posts, says study By Joyce Lau 25 February
Remote learning ‘a?luxury’ for Malaysian ‘elite’ Digital divide is ‘greatest challenge’ facing country’s education system in Covid era, researchers say By Joyce Lau 25 February
US-China academic relations ‘need strategic stabilisation’ Scholar proposes annual forums among US and Chinese university presidents, virtual international classrooms and end to Cold War comparison to improve relationship By Ellie Bothwell 24 February
‘Narrowest margins’ in gao kao ‘shape Chinese students’ lives’ Major survey is first to link entrance scores, elite universities and salary By Joyce Lau 20 February
Myanmar campuses in ‘distress’ since coup Scholars at Risk denounces arrests and police actions on campus By Joyce Lau 17 February
Harvard professor criticised over ‘absurd’ claims on comfort women Controversial journal paper stirs debate on Asian wartime slavery By Joyce Lau 17 February
New university for Kashmir ‘easy populism’ Expert questions government’s motivations for building another institution in troubled region By Joyce Lau 14 February
UK universities should not relax too soon over international admissions In Thailand, even school leavers with UK connections are starting to look elsewhere, says sixth-form head Sadie Hollins By Sadie Hollins 13 February
India Universities Forum: Focus on local goals ‘and let rankings follow’ Priority should be better teaching for domestic students and improved research performance, THE forum hears By Joyce Lau 11 February