Asia

Amid backlash from higher-caste groups, the Indian Supreme Court has stayed new rules intended to toughen up universities’ anti-discrimination procedures. But is the move the beginning of a US-style pushback against positive discrimination – or just a tidying up of ‘vague’ drafting? Tash Mosheim reports

Careers offices urged to find better ways to judge success beyond placement rates as employers look for more from new starters

Knock-on impact of spike in oil prices disrupts learning in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Growing industry of companies offering students help in navigating misconduct proceedings operates in ‘regulatory and ethical grey zone’

Before the Taliban’s return, many Afghan academics went abroad for PhDs. But the collapse in their prospects has left many in limbo, says a scholar

‘Inevitable’ that conflict will bring ‘serious’ repercussions, as universities forced to reassess how they operate in the region amid increased insecurity

Unlike those in the West, Iranian students explicitly reject a leftism they see as supportive of the Islamic Republic, says Roohola Ramezani

Governments in UAE, Qatar and Bahrain order institutions to shift to online learning after Iran launches drone and missile attacks

Universities told to temper ambitions in ‘highly competitive market’ with automatic growth far from guaranteed

Universities encouraged to develop new sites in flagship Northern Metropolis development, backed by increased government funding

Worries over admitting ChatGPT use for editing and drafting may explain extremely low disclosure rates, study suggests

Period of increased openness following student-led uprising could soon descend back into political polarisation following BJP landslide victory, academics say