The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered 30 universities, including Harvard and MIT, to audit partnerships with foreign institutions, primarily in China, to prevent research theft. Schools failing to terminate problematic ties within two weeks risk losing federal funding.
The Pentagon has initiated audits of several prominent American research universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Johns Hopkins, to investigate potential unauthorized technology transfers. The Department of Defense has not disclosed specific details regarding the audits.
Students at top Indian law universities are demanding that Chief Justice Surya Kant not be invited to their convocations following his dismissed comments on police brutality and protesting youth.
The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities to audit their foreign research partnerships with entities of concern and former Confucius Institutes by August 31 or face federal funding ineligibility.
A university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into 40 percent of its courses by 2030, beginning with a pilot phase in selected subjects where AI adds educational value.
Malaysian PM Anwar announces repeal of 1971 AUKU law, a key demand of student activists who claim it stifles campus dissent and political activity.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and City University (CityU) have ranked 62nd and 95th, respectively, in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026, improving from 67th and 99th last year.
A 38-year-old Tsinghua University alumnus, Li Long, achieved a top score in China's national gaokao exam, securing admission to an eight-year medical program at Peking University.
A young man who planned university bombings and school shootings will be released without supervision after serving two years in jail, with a judge deeming his punishment sufficient. Despite warnings about his ongoing fixation on extreme ideologies and chemistry, he is discharged entirely.
Kenya, through its National Examinations Council (KNEC), has launched a blockchain-based system on the Avalanche network to verify over 30 million academic records. This initiative aims to combat certificate fraud and simplify credential verification for institutions.
Seventeen-year-old Xu Haotian and 15-year-old Xu Haolin from eastern China achieved exceptional scores in the gaokao, securing admissions to the University of Science and Technology and Peking University, respectively, sparking discussions on their talents and family education.
The UK's first "super-university," the London and South East University Group (LASEUG), formed by the merger of the Universities of Greenwich and Kent, is set to launch on September 7. With over 50,000 students across four campuses, it will be the UK's third-largest higher education institution, aiming for financial stability amid sector-wide pressures.
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.
