
Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Life Story
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor at 37, resigned amid scrutiny over his academic work and life story, including claims about his autism and learning journey

Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor at 37, resigned amid scrutiny over his academic work and life story, including claims about his autism and learning journey

The US Justice Department accuses Duke University's law school of unlawfully using race in admissions, citing proxies like essays and first-generation status, despite a 2023 Supreme Court ban on such practices.

Former UK cabinet minister Alan Milburn led a delegation to Dublin to investigate Ireland's rapid reduction in young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), seeking policy lessons for Britain.

The Trump administration proposed changes to Head Start, reducing federal standards and administrative caps from 15% to 5% while shifting more control to states and parents.

A US think tank report showing steep declines in Chinese and Indian student visas has sparked sharp criticism in China, where state media accused the organisation of politicising academic exchanges and recycling unfounded security claims.

The University of Cambridge faces scrutiny over academic standards and diversity initiatives after its youngest black professor, Jason Arday, resigned amid plagiarism allegations, which he denies.

The Trump administration proposes to overhaul Head Start, reducing federal regulations to encourage local decision-making, sparking concerns it may undermine the program's quality and effectiveness for vulnerable children.

Cambridge University launches investigation into Prof Jason Arday over new information on his qualifications and career, amid plagiarism allegations and discrepancies in his public claims.

The South West peninsula of England faces severe social mobility and educational challenges, with low university progression rates for disadvantaged students, high persistent absence, and rural isolation limiting opportunities.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
A video showing the screening of an 'Adults Only' film for students at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district has sparked outrage and led to an official inquiry.

Top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's medical school aim to combine clinical practice with medical research, inspired by personal mentors and a desire to contribute to society.

The UK government announced plans to create thousands more apprenticeships in England through technical and vocational education reforms, seeking employer feedback on experiences and barriers.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to introduce educational requirements and testing flexibilities for the US citizenship test to enhance naturalization integrity and promote assimilation.

Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanı Mehmet Fatih Kacır, TÜBİTAK Uluslararası Lider ve Genç Araştırmacılar Programı sonuçlarına göre, 49'u Türk vatandaşı 75 araştırmacının projelerini Türkiye'de gerçekleştirmek için destek kazandığını açıkladı.
The Primary School in East Palo Alto, co-founded by Dr Priscilla Chan, is closing after the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative decided to halt funding. The school combined education, healthcare, and family support for low-income children.

India's ruling BJP lost a three-decade-held byelection seat in Patna to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party following nationwide student protests over exam paper leaks and youth unemployment.

UK ministers are scrapping requirements for companies to prove green values to win £90bn in government contracts, doubling the weight given to job creation and youth employment instead.

Australia's 2026 Naplan results reveal declining reading and writing scores across most year levels, with one in three students failing to meet benchmarks, while numeracy shows some national improvements.

Il Consiglio dei Ministri italiano ha approvato il decreto legislativo per l'integrazione dell'Intelligenza Artificiale nei percorsi scolastici ed educativi, introducendo misure per docenti, studenti e adulti con un fondo di 100 milioni di euro.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi's forgiveness offer to protesting students, instead demanding an apology. He accuses the RSS of controlling India's education system, privatising it, and imposing a singular historical narrative, sparking student protests.
Karnataka cricket star Smaran Ravichandran reflects on his prolific domestic seasons, multi-format success, IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad, and his aspirations to play for India.
Padma Shri awardee, former Governor, and renowned educationist D Y Patil has passed away at the age of 91 in Kolhapur following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his children.

India's government faces long-term challenges in addressing youth discontent over education and employment, despite immediate crisis management after exam leaks led to the education minister's resignation.