After Yale-NUS divorce, can liberal arts survive in Asia?
Fait accompli shutdown ‘a metaphor for the decline of Western liberalism in Asia’, say experts after Singapore decision Read more
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RMIT chancellor steps down over casino appointment
Long-time leader’s departure amid casino furore follows withdrawal of Newcastle’s coal-aligned appointee Read more
Jill Biden returns to college teaching role with appeal for unity
First presidential spouse with independent career hopes community college class will show middle ground on Covid Read more
Pandemic job losses ‘accelerating’ in Australia
Permanent rather than casual staff now being targeted, report suggests, but expert queries data underpinning the analysis Read more
Chinese universities ticked off for ideological education ‘gaps’
Inspectors tell Ministry of Education to ‘study deeply and systematically about Xi Jinping’s thoughts on education’ Read more
China moves to halt universities’ eastern branch campus rush
Ministry of Education says it does not ‘support or encourage’ institutions setting up outposts beyond their home province Read more
Yale-NUS closure ‘nothing to do with academic freedom’
College’s defenders say its demise will dilute free expression, but education minister says its original critics opposed it for the same reason Read more
Rural US college leader fired by partisan board activists
Conservative campaign for control of North Idaho College ends with ousting of Rick MacLennan and anger over masks Read more
China takes on big publishers with ‘world-class’ journal drive
Country concerned about likes of Elsevier ‘seizing’ distribution of scientific output Read more
Texas universities brace for backlash against anti-abortion law
Legislative ban leaves medical schools vowing to protect women’s health, and faculty and students likely to flee Read more
