Asia

Financial shortfalls follow student hunger strikes and faculty suspensions and ‘bode ill’ for long-term future of South Asian University

As academics are replaced by religious scholars, those that remain fear the worst, while student interest is plummeting, says an Afghan observer

While new database signals ‘ongoing endeavour’, dominance of existing subscription database unlikely to be challenged any time soon

Criticism of lecture shows close link between government foreign policy and attacks on freedom of expression, according to scholars

Leading Korean and US institutions are equal partners in development of New York outpost

Even if university leaders are not experts in the technology, the potential is clear – and they might be able to draw on the ‘wisdom of ignorance’

Sector predicted to grow significantly in next decade, spurring a flurry of research and start-up activities

Most disadvantaged students likely to be hardest hit if human element of selection is replaced by technology, conference hears

Central Asia could offer an academic landing ground for stranded learners who fled war 18 months ago, scholar says

Campuses across the country tightening in-class rules, seeking to boost student engagement

Scholars say government is giving universities a tall order without concrete support plan

Students love it but faculty typically hate it. Both are asking for help with it. But how close are institutions to devising AI policies that protect both academic integrity and student employability? New York University Abu Dhabi vice-chancellor Mariët Westermann offers her reflections