Lingnan row highlights ‘decline of Hong Kong campus freedoms’ Scholars doubtful over future of campus activism as universities move to distance themselves from student-led organisations By Tash Mosheim 25 September
Vietnam’s plan to create world-class universities ‘a tall order’ Government ambition to quickly develop up to five elite institutions could end up taking decades, warn experts By Tash Mosheim 24 September
Iran’s ‘fair’ university entrance exam is exacerbating inequality Poorer students are shut out of the vast industry that has grown up around Konkur preparation, says Roohola Ramezani By Roohola Ramezani 23 September
Academics ‘marking students down’ when they suspect AI use Divergent attitudes towards the use of AI in assessments risks weakening the credibility of academic certifications and driving mistrust between students and teachers By Juliette Rowsell 22 September
Nepali students struggle to pay fees amid political crisis Experts have urged overseas universities to be flexible after banking shutdowns left Nepali students unable to transfer tuition fees or access loans By Tash Mosheim 20 September
China ‘no longer quick win’ as more British universities move in Revived focus on Chinese TNE as wave of joint institutes approved could be hampered by changing student behaviour and stricter regulations By Tash Mosheim 19 September
Hong Kong lifts cap on non-local students to 50 per cent Policymakers allow universities to accept more international students as island seeks to capitalise on US crackdown By Tash Mosheim 17 September
University of Exeter to open joint campus in China Russell Group institution will offer five courses in partnership with Zhejiang University of Technology By Helen Packer 16 September
Race to medicine ‘wrecking Korean universities’ as dropouts soar Mass departure of students from top institutions in favour of medical degrees stokes concerns about future talent pipelines in other subjects By Tash Mosheim 16 September
Singapore universities expand Mandarin degrees as demand grows Critics warn of risks to diversity, integration and academic balance as more institutions attempt to cater to Chinese students By Tash Mosheim 12 September
Record number of universities in World University Rankings 2026 India will be the second most-represented country in world for first time By Ellie Bothwell 11 September
Quality concerns raised at India’s largest private university Lovely Professional University students protest over delayed classes, overcrowded hostels and questions about placements By Tash Mosheim 11 September