Asia

Universities are expanding their offerings in urban design courses as megalopolises experience rapid growth

Struggling universities unlikely to see greater support as warring parties focus on political reform

New partnership with armed forces could lead to further harassment of students and staff, activists claim

Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’

New institution with power to appoint its own vice-chancellor seen as a possible model for improving struggling sector

Film documenting students’ efforts to stop university from destroying local monument wins top award as legal battle continues

New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race

Rapid expansion of master’s and PhD courses sparks concern over course quality for some

The new administration must also adopt systemic measures to rebuild trust within the academic community, says Roohola Ramezani

Indian Institute of Science director discusses opening a new medical school and receiving the country’s largest philanthropic university gift

Universities reconsider short-term programmes in China amid perceived rising hostility towards foreigners

Report finds senior faculty who disagree with Beijing lose positions of authority while those who fall in line are rewarded