Malaysian government bans student branches of political parties
Academics warn that move to ‘stifle’ youth political involvement betrays ‘insecurity’ by ruling party

Academics warn that move to ‘stifle’ youth political involvement betrays ‘insecurity’ by ruling party

IDP global survey of 21,000 students also spotlights importance of post-study work rights in student decisions on destinations

A COP-style UN forum to coordinate and promote public education could help prevent natural hazards from becoming disasters, says Afroz Shah

Nanyang Technological University gets leadership prize for its ‘outstanding rate and quality of development’

Trailblazing physicist Donna Strickland hopes new institute will tackle waning public trust in science

The UK’s ‘rock star historian’ Peter Frankopan talks to Matthew Reisz about his ambitious follow-up to his Silk Roads chronicle and the perils of being seen as a modern-day sage

To put together the Asia University Rankings, adjustments are made to the robust and comprehensive criteria that underpin THE’s World University Rankings to take into account this region’s unique...

In the absence of domestic fee hikes and full-cost grants, world-class facilities will help maintain international student flows, says Ian Walmsley

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Eastern authors ‘risk falling behind’ on visibility and rankings if their work remains behind paywall while US moves to open research, scholars warn

As well-connected academic prepares to take the helm at her alma mater’s branch campus, she reflects on the opportunities – and challenges – for the institution and the nation

Data reveals that 48 universities in the top 200 have female presidents or vice-chancellors

Saudi Arabian universities improving fast in regional ranking

Asia’s major higher education systems still largely focus on the sciences, according to THE data

As the region’s boom slows, countries can focus on weak points and readjust aims, writes Ellie Bothwell