Asia

Tide of rebrands is evidence of intensifying competition and subject profile shifts in sector where status matters, say experts

Humanities scholars play a crucial role in communicating with the public during Covid

Institutions and teachers find workarounds to reach students enrolled in Western courses, but domestic internet rules still constrain efforts

In a new book, female scholars share their experiences of gender and racial bias

Largely symbolic move comes amid worsening diplomatic ties and after Australia revoked Chinese scholars’ visas

Universities in Lebanese capital focus on student funding and retaining staff after explosion, but leaders say future of sector will depend on make-up of new government 

Experts point to a variety of reasons for continuing digitally even as Covid cases fall 

Experts stress quick, consistent and centralised approaches, plus extra support for students and IT systems, during webinar

Survey finds concerns about safety and unfavourable immigration policies are key factors deterring Indian and Nepalese students from overseas destinations

Chinese universities now operate on a confusing ‘mixture of Chinese and Western institutional logics’. An anonymous scholar describes the practical and emotional challenges of dealing with constant uncertainty

Expert calls for equal treatment of aspiring doctors, whether they are educated abroad or at home

‘HyFlex’ learning and cutting-edge virtual reality techniques set to help students and staff bridge physical and language barriers