Malaysia’s U-turn on reopening campuses leaves students in lurch Widespread anger over cancelled registrations could have been avoided with better management, expert says Joyce Lau 10月 8日
A$1 billion research boost hailed but long-term outlook uncertain Australian budget package will tide over universities as they ‘wait and see’ if international fees rebound Joyce Lau 10月 8日
Government gets votes needed to pass Australian funding reforms Controversial legislation comes under fire for reduced support for students, especially in arts and humanities Joyce Lau 10月 6日
Internationalisation benefits stressed as borders stay closed As Australia pivots to local concerns, university leaders flag importance of international students beyond just their fees Joyce Lau 9月 30日
Australia pours millions into extra university places Minister warns that indecision over reforms could ‘sacrifice’ opportunity to reform sector during Covid Joyce Lau 9月 30日
Covid complications make Indian HE’s uphill battle even steeper Government should ‘pump in’ more resources for online infrastructure to address inequality, expert says Joyce Lau 9月 28日
New consortium aims to confront medical ‘info-demic’ Humanities scholars play a crucial role in communicating with the public during Covid Joyce Lau 9月 28日
Foreign firewalls present challenge to?global online learning Institutions and teachers find workarounds to reach students enrolled in Western courses, but domestic internet rules still constrain efforts Joyce Lau 9月 25日
Foreign academics create ‘girlfriend’s guide’ to Japanese academia In a new book, female scholars share their experiences of gender and racial bias Joyce Lau 9月 24日
High-profile Australian academic banned from entering China Largely symbolic move comes amid worsening diplomatic ties and after Australia revoked Chinese scholars’ visas Joyce Lau 9月 24日
Asian universities offer lessons to West in Covid response Experts stress quick, consistent and centralised approaches, plus extra support for students and IT systems, during webinar Joyce Lau 9月 17日
‘Level playing field needed’ for Indian medical students Expert calls for equal treatment of aspiring doctors, whether they are educated abroad or at home Joyce Lau 9月 15日
Tokyo tests the waters as Asia embraces bond financing Other Japanese institutions expected to follow suit as government funding dwindles Joyce Lau 9月 8日
Piketty blasts ‘academic freedom violation’ as book pulled in China Actions by publishers could contribute to Chinese students having more one-sided views, economist tells THE Joyce Lau 9月 5日
Korean medical students oppose plans to expand training spaces Nationwide student boycott delayed exams crucial in keeping young doctors in the pipeline Joyce Lau 9月 4日
World Academic Summit: ‘nimble’ youth key in pushing sustainability Universities should capitalise on their students as an asset, says UN environment expert Joyce Lau 9月 2日
THE World University Rankings 2021: Korean universities find strength in their industry roots Knowledge transfer and start-up incubators are more important than ever given the economic downturn in the wake of Covid-19, say university leaders in South Korea Joyce Lau 9月 2日
World Academic Summit: staff autonomy a pandemic silver lining A Pakistan-based institution saw a new generation of leaders emerge during Covid-19 Joyce Lau 9月 2日
