The Jardine Foundation, established by Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson, will cease its 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship program for Oxford and Cambridge universities after the 2026 awardees. Following a strategic review, funds will be redirected to support students at leading universities in Asia.
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.
African students, facing stricter US visa policies, are increasingly opting for Chinese universities due to affordability, quality, and growing Africa-China economic ties.
Shadow education minister Julian Leeser urged Australian universities to audit courses on the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine for balance, citing concerns about antisemitism post-October 7. He also recommended legislating the IHRA antisemitism definition and removing antisemitic materials.
The Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of 88 foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, barring US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaboration starting in fiscal year 2026.
The Trump administration plans to reallocate federal R&D funding, directing money to individual scientists and agile research organizations instead of traditional institutions like Harvard and MIT. This strategy, outlined in the 'Science: A New Golden Age' report, aims to accelerate technological discovery, particularly in AI, to secure US dominance against China. Universities may face challenges as funding priorities shift.
The Trump administration plans to redirect billions in federal R&D funding from universities to individual scientists and AI projects. This overhaul, outlined in a White House report, aims to boost US competitiveness against China, which has matched US R&D spending.
The Trump administration announced a $5 billion initiative to use AI to solve scientific problems, including chronic diseases and drug discovery. Fifteen federal agencies will participate, with scientists gaining access to Department of Energy supercomputers. Microsoft will donate $40 million in AI computing credits.
James Patten received a 21-month prison sentence for his role in a stock manipulation scheme that inflated the market value of a New Jersey deli company, Hometown International, to $100 million. Patten, a repeat offender, was also ordered to pay $5 million in restitution.
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.
Australian universities, including ANU, are implementing new policies to combat AI cheating, leading to accusations of a "hysterical" response from some academics. Concerns are raised about the impact on inclusive assessment and the potential for Australia to lose intellectual capability if academic rigor isn't restored.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a record $20 million to Active Minds, a non-profit addressing the youth mental health crisis in the US. This gift, more than double the charity's annual revenue, is influenced by Scott's past financial hardships and will expand mental health programs nationwide.
A UNSW academic reported students performing Nazi salutes during a business class. The royal commission into antisemitism heard from Jewish students and academics about their experiences, including loss of friends and being called slurs after the Oct 7 attacks. Universities face new standards to combat discrimination.
Australia's aged care regulator is investigating fee complaints. Donald Trump denies Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East strikes. Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon, and fungi are explored in Australian wilderness.
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.
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.
In Johor's state election, voters like Koo prioritize rising living costs and job opportunities over party loyalty or China-linked investments. The focus is on whether the local economy can support residents, with housing prices and cost of living being primary concerns, potentially shifting the traditional Chinese vote.
King's College London and other UK universities have launched numerous disciplinary investigations against students for pro-Palestine activism. Cases involve social media posts, protests, and campus encampments, with some students facing warnings, suspensions, and visa issues. Critics argue these actions stifle free speech and disproportionately target Muslim students.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled $66 million in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, affecting dozens of organizations nationwide. Grantees, who had adapted curricula to meet previous federal requirements, were stunned by the immediate termination, citing "misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors."
Han Yaping, an 18-year-old from a disadvantaged rural family in Henan, China, achieved a top score of 699/750 on the gaokao. Despite offers from leading universities and attention from live-streamers offering financial aid, she declined their support.
Six Hong Kong universities have relocated to office buildings and shopping centers in the last three years due to a shortage of classroom space, driven by increased non-local student enrollment. HKUST acquired a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school.
A new study in Frontiers in Education by Dr. Kelechi Ekuma suggests universities must rethink curricula to prepare students for an AI-driven workplace, focusing on critical AI literacy and skills AI struggles to replicate, rather than solely on plagiarism detection.
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.
A study by Oxford and Potsdam universities reveals AI tools, used for drafting and summarizing online messages, inject political biases, sometimes reversing meanings on sensitive topics like abortion and climate change, potentially reshaping public opinion.
