Asia

Charity helped Iraqi researcher to escape aftermath of Islamic State terror to fulfil his dream of studying for a PhD in safety

Beijing follows Shenzhen and other cities in seeking to attract laureates, but experts question whether initiative will have trickle-down effect on basic science

Major study finds major differences in academic development across China, India, Russia and the US

New funding should be used to lure researchers from industry and overseas, experts say

Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases

Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah

Most universities yet to meet enrolment quotas for new academic year, raising concerns about institutional viability

Institutions in Double First Class initiative poaching professors from rivals and creating ‘shadow’ academic posts, says study

Digital divide is ‘greatest challenge’ facing country’s education system in Covid era, researchers say

Scholar proposes annual forums among US and Chinese university presidents, virtual international classrooms and end to Cold War comparison to improve relationship

Major survey is first to link entrance scores, elite universities and salary

Scholars at Risk denounces arrests and police actions on campus