Afghan universities ‘in grave danger’ under Taliban Global HE community urged to help rescue scholars and students as outlook is potentially ‘disastrous’, particularly for women By Joyce Lau 31 August
Hijacked journals ‘siphon millions of dollars’ from research International action needed to eliminate ‘cloned journals’ that prey on early career researchers, says Indian research integrity adviser By Jack Grove 30 August
Hindu nationalism fears spur US scholars into action A recently formed group and an attendant conference hope to bring greater attention to issues being faced in India By Joyce Lau 30 August
India’s rush to teach in native languages may be premature Even with automated translation technology, perfecting course materials in multiple languages will take time, says Mukhtar Ahmad By Mukhtar Ahmad 30 August
HKU expansion brings ‘biosafety hazard’ concern over medical lab School says new facilities are needed, but local politician voices environmental concerns By Joyce Lau 28 August
China and Japan keep borders shut as new term starts Hundreds of thousands of foreign students continue to be left out as classes resume in September By Joyce Lau 27 August
Asia internationalises in its own backyard Affordable quality education and job opportunities are encouraging more Asian students to travel closer to home, reports Joyce Lau By Joyce Lau 25 August
Article offers rare look inside a North Korean university Former foreign students recount memorable experiences in world’s most isolated country, including being openly spied on by their hosts By Joyce Lau 23 August
Academics speak out on rising tensions at UK-China branch campuses Some academics depart China amid allegations of overly strict Covid rules and narrowing space for academic freedom By Times Higher Education Staff 19 August
Groundbreaking Singapore academic freedom survey finds constraints Female scholars twice as likely to feel constrained as male colleagues, poll shows By Joyce Lau 18 August
Asian students win big fee discounts as Covid keeps campuses shut Thailand and Malaysia agree to financial aid, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough By Joyce Lau 18 August
Nottingham to buy out Malaysia campus partner in £23.5 million deal Becoming majority shareholder in branch campus will ‘secure the future’ of the institution in the region By Anna McKie 17 August