The Research Grants Council (RGC) has allocated a total of HK$478 million to Hong Kong universities for research initiatives under the Areas of Excellence (AoE) and Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS), with City University, HKU, and Polytechnic University receiving the most funding.
Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with Naresh Pal Gangwar appointed as his successor. This bureaucratic reshuffle by the ACC occurs amid intense public and political scrutiny over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations, including NEET.
Fox News host Jesse Watters faced widespread criticism and was "roasted" on social media after claiming on "The Five" that a college degree, particularly in humanities or social sciences, could "kill" highly educated women's love lives, suggesting men don't value a Ph.D.
Professor Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean of Humanities at the University of Manchester, visited Hong Kong to discuss the evolving higher education landscape. She advocated for holistic leaders combining business, human understanding, and technological fluency, detailing Manchester's '2035' strategy and its approach to AI integration.
Global fertility rates have fallen significantly since 1994, with over half of countries now below replacement level. This demographic shift is intensifying global talent competition, making international students crucial for countries seeking to attract skilled professionals and shape future economies.
The Madhya Pradesh government's Housing Assistance Scheme provides financial aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying outside their hometown when government hostels are unavailable. Eligible students receive a monthly allowance of up to Rs 2,000 based on their study location.
Australian universities must adopt legally enforceable definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Indigenous people from 2027. This new standard aims to combat discrimination on campuses and follows recommendations from a Human Rights Commission report and the federal government's antisemitism plan.
Claire Parfitt, now leading Mars exploration teams, began her space career at 14 cleaning space toilets and unpacking artifacts at the National Space Centre in Leicester. After studying physics and spacecraft engineering, she worked on missions like ExoMars and SMILE before joining the European Space Agency.
Karnataka's Department of Higher Education has announced UUCMS 2026 semester results for UG and PG courses. Students can access digital marks cards on the UUCMS portal for programs like BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, and M.Com.
A Russian Field research center survey conducted in May-June 2026 shows a decline in Russians with savings to 38% from 57% in September 2025, with 60% now having no savings. Young people, Moscow/St. Petersburg residents, and the affluent are more likely to have savings, which typically last 3.5 to 5.7 months.
Indonesian academics have flagged potential data falsification in research by four individuals, prompting the Ministry of Higher Education to form a team for investigation. The case gained traction on social media after two academics attending a conference in Copenhagen noticed inconsistencies.
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has revoked Horizon University College's license in Ajman due to severe and repeated violations of higher education regulations. All academic operations are immediately halted to safeguard quality and national standards.
The TS EAMCET (TG EAPCET) 2026 Phase 1 mock seat allotment results are out on tgeapcet.nic.in. Candidates can edit their web options until July 7, 2026, before the final allotment on July 10.
Nearly 19 foreign universities, primarily from the UK and Australia, are opening campuses in India, providing Indian students access to international degrees at a lower cost. This trend is driven by India's large student market and policy changes, though these campuses offer fewer courses and facilities than their parent institutions.
Lingnan University ranked world's No. 1 for SDG 4: Quality Education in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. The university also entered THE Asia University Rankings top 100 and achieved significant rises in QS and U.S. News rankings, reflecting its focus on interdisciplinary education and global talent recruitment.
Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (Atec), will not recommend immediate changes to the controversial Job-ready Graduates program, despite calling it a failure. He plans to advise the government on university funding in the second half of next year, drawing criticism from the sector over delays in fixing high arts degree costs.
A South China Morning Post analysis using QS data shows Asian universities, notably in China and Hong Kong, rising in global rankings, while over 70% of US institutions have declined over five years, indicating a more diverse global higher education landscape.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates a quarter of UK graduates, particularly those with creative or performing arts degrees, may be financially worse off after university. This report fuels ongoing debate on university funding, student loans, and the value of higher education.
A Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) foi classificada como a instituição de ensino superior com maior impacto em sustentabilidade na América do Sul, segundo o ranking THE Sustainability Impact Rating. A universidade também se destacou em outras metas da ONU.
Chinese university admissions function as a Gaokao result bidding process, where students choose programs based on historical marks and future employment market predictions. Over half of graduates hold STEM degrees, significantly more than in industrialized nations.
New College of Florida, controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis's appointees, will acquire the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus. Critics decry the move as a 'grift' that will dismantle popular programs and harm student access, despite opposition from students, faculty, and the community.
Hong Kong's education authorities may miss the first-half deadline for a university town concept plan, as it needs to align with the city's upcoming five-year plan. The framework, initially slated for early 2026, is in a 'highly dynamic state' of planning.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are now in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings, a first for the city. CUHK notably jumped from 32nd to 18th, driven by improved employer reputation and research performance, making Hong Kong's higher education system the most improved in Asia for the second year.
England is proposing minimum grade requirements, like a GCSE English pass, for students to access government loans for higher education. This could block over 30,000 students annually, disproportionately affecting those from poorer or non-traditional backgrounds, and potentially harming universities reliant on such enrollments.
