Political influence in universities ‘threat’ to Nepal’s democracy The prime minister’s role in appointing university leaders under question as Cabinet attempts to change status quo By Helen Packer 18 April
Hong Kong v-c cleared of misconduct fears long-term damage HKU leader Xiang Zhang wants better protection for staff from ‘malicious’ allegations levelled anonymously By Helen Packer 16 April
How row over medical school places thwarted Korean president Analysts suggest Yoon Suk-yeol’s handling of admissions dispute contributed to his unpopularity ahead of his party’s electoral defeat By Helen Packer 16 April
New research partners selected to boost South Korean industry Companies will partner with global institutions under a government plan to speed up the development of new technologies and boost international collaboration By Helen Packer 12 April
Bangladeshi students urge end to violent campus politics Students concerned that High Court decision to overturn a ban on political groups at university could lead to more unrest By Helen Packer 12 April
Japan’s scientists struggle to share research despite policy push With general public’s trust in science reaching new highs, researchers want more help to communicate their findings By Helen Packer 10 April
Hong Kong housing failing to keep up with overseas student growth While enrolment rates are set to surge at the island’s universities, progress on the development of student housing has been slow By Helen Packer 10 April
India’s innovation nation dream is becoming reality India’s surge in patent applications and awards resembles China’s pathway towards becoming a knowledge economy, says Pushkar By Pushkar 9 April
Ashoka University to conduct campus survey after caste protests Private institution to assess socio-economic make-up of its staff and students as calls grow for a national census By Helen Packer 7 April
Jakarta investigates academics in ‘people trafficking’ probe Scamsters enlisted dozens of Indonesian universities to embellish the educational benefits of a German holiday jobs programme, police say By John Ross 6 April
India’s JNU target for Bollywood film and ‘jingoistic nationalism’ Left-wing victory at India's JNU subject of Bollywood film By Helen Packer 5 April
Japanese women with student loans more likely to delay child-rearing Student loan debt could be contributing to Japan’s declining birth rate, researchers find By Helen Packer 4 April