Asia

Ten winners include universities from six different countries or territories

Conference attendees discuss how to respond to the ‘600-pound gorilla in the room’ on university teaching

American University in Cairo president says institutions must work to close disparities in income, language and digital literacy levels

Event hears how even the best performing students can struggle to get a job if they lack soft skills

Universities in the Gulf are increasingly attracting scholars and staff from across the Arab region and beyond. What are the main pull factors? And how is this shifting the knowledge centres of the Middle East?

Locals with overseas qualifications are no longer welcome in China’s state-owned enterprises, conference hears

Move is latest in sector-wide process of ‘neutering Hong Kong universities’ by giving legislators say over their decisions, says academic

Institutions struggle to navigate clash of reality of student drug use with conservative culture

Classes at world’s first postgraduate AI institution can pivot mid-course to explore breakthroughs, says MBZUAI acting provost

Despite pricey accommodation and high living expenses, learners continue to flock to Korean capital, amid perception of better quality education

CUHK scholar sacked days after being denied re-entry to island says room for China-critical research is shrinking

Favouring of candidates aligned to ruling party could do long-term damage to universities, scholars warn