Asia

Some academics feel incentives do not reflect that motivation for research comes from ‘the pursuit of knowledge’, says researcher

Maps ruled invalid by a court in The Hague have appeared in scientific publishing

Campuses are being physically repaired but questions remain over whether trust can be restored among staff and students 

The plan promises big leaps in innovation, quality assurance and lecturer training, say Youmin Xi and Xiaojun Zhang  

Professor warns over possible fallout from Japan’s education ministry polling 400,000 third-year students at 500 universities 

Event will debate topics such as internationalisation, innovation and rankings

Malaysian historian spies signs that liberal arts’ 200-year ebb may be ending as unpredictability of employment puts paid to utilitarian education

Survey respondents cite concern over lack of funding, difficulty of international travel and bureaucracy

Administrator ‘shocked’ that school was being used as ‘scapegoat’ during political turmoil 

City’s reputation hinges on continued preservation of academic freedom and students’ rights

Academics are ‘putting in a lot of effort’ to ensure students are not harmed by shutdown

Universities and government should use ‘tracker’ to screen research ties, grants and visa applications