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Over 139,000 international students from 160 countries choose Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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September 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has attracted 139,341 international students from over 160 countries to its higher education institutions as of March 31, 2025. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir attributed this success to the nation’s...
Pahang Sultan Receives Honorary Doctorate From University Of Tsukuba
Bernama
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September 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Tsukuba in recognition of his outstanding contributions to...
UTSA & UT Health San Antonio complete merger to become The University of Texas at San Antonio
Pharmabiz.com
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UTSA and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today merged to form The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), a premier global university that is deeply committed to making lives better...
Goodbye summer, hello fall festivals. Which acts are performing at a university near you?
Korea JoungAng Daily
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September 2, 2025
Published: 02 Sep. 2025, 16:08 Students enjoy Sungkyunkwan University's Eskara fall festival held between Sept. 26 and 27 in 2024. [SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY] University students are back on campus for the fall semester — but there's still room for...
3 surprising countries with no universities – And why
Pulse
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September 2, 2025
In a world where almost every nation prides itself on having at least one university to drive education, research, and innovation, there are rare exceptions. Believe it or not, a handful of countries operate without a single registered university....
Students can’t get into basic college courses, dragging out their time in school
Los Angeles Times
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September 2, 2025
As colleges reopen for the fall, new research has pinpointed a problem keeping students from graduating on time: Classes required for their majors aren’t taught during the semesters they need them, or fill up so quickly that no seats are left....
Four schools and universities that include Dezeen Showroom seating
Dezeen
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September 2, 2025
Dezeen Showroom In Situ: the third edition of our In Situ series explores schools and universities from around the world where Dezeen Showroom products seat students and faculty members. Recent years have seen educational institutions become an...
Catholic University’s president on balancing budget cuts with growth
Higher Ed Dive
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September 2, 2025
This May, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick notified his campus that the administration was laying off 66 staff members — about 7% of its workforce — along with other austerity measures, including lower salary increases and...
UAlbany ranked one of New York State’s top colleges by Washington Monthly
The Post-Star - New York
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ALBANY – The University at Albany continues to be recognized as one of New York State’s top colleges, renowned for its contributions to the public good according to Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide and Rankings. UAlbany was ranked first...
Daemen joins local universities seeing increased enrollment
Buffalo News - New York
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Another local university is reporting an increase in enrollment this fall. Daemen University, which starts its fall semester after Labor Day, is projecting a 13% increase in fall enrollment for first-year students. The university, which has...
Uganda Holds Annual Ambassadors’ Conference at Gulu University
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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September 2, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced its five-day Annual Ambassadors’ Conference at Gulu University, Gulu City, bringing together Heads and Deputy Heads of Mission, senior diplomats, government officials, and sector partners. The...
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Politics Home
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September 1, 2025
Changes to student visa rules first came into effect under the Conservatives in 2024 (Alamy) 3 min read20 min The government is considering imposing further restrictions on international students bringing family members to the UK, PoliticsHome...
Story of forgotten University of Cambridge athletics hero Alec Nelson charted in new biography
Cambridge Independent
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September 2, 2025
Author Ian Stone has written the definitive biography of runner and coach Alec Nelson, a University of Cambridge stalwart who was also his great-great uncle. A British and world champion athlete – amateur and professional – and one of the...
UPL University, OICSD sign MoU for knowledge exchange on sustainable food systems, climate change
The Hindu Business Line
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September 2, 2025
Baroness Jan Royall (left), Principal of Somerville College and Executive Director of the OICSD, and Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL, after signing the MoU. UPL University of Sustainable Technology, an initiative of UPL Group, and the...
Indonesia police fire tear gas near universities as protest tensions rise
The Straits Times
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September 2, 2025
BANDUNG – Indonesian police fired tear gas into crowds of protesters near two universities in the major regional city of Bandung, student groups and the authorities said on Sept 2, raising tensions around demonstrations that have killed eight...
Hong Kong education minister open to international version of DSE exams
South China Morning Post
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September 2, 2025
Hong Kong’s education minister has said she is open to developing an international version of the city’s university entrance exams, but details such as the implementation of electronic testing still need to be discussed. Secretary for Education...
Rev Bro. Amori installed the third Vice Chancellor of Catholic University
The City Review
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September 2, 2025
The new Vice Chancellor has committed to strengthening academic excellence and promoting innovative teaching through technology, promising to enhance academic excellence in line with the institution’s identity By Chuol Chanyong The Catholic...
OPDC Appellate Defense Attorney Coaches Willamette University’s Debate Team
My Oregon News
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September 2, 2025
By day, Kyle Sessions Vazquez protects parents’ rights as a deputy defender in the juvenile section of the Oregon Public Defense Commission’s appellate division. But when he’s not reading transcripts from hearings and advocating for his clients,...
Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas Near University Campuses, Sparking Rights Concerns
StratNews Global
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September 2, 2025
Home Neighbours Indonesia Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas Near University Campuses, Sparking Rights Concerns Protests began a week ago in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, targeting government spending, such as enhanced perks for lawmakers, and...
Strengthening Africa’s Venture Capital Landscape: Oxford University Hosts Leading VC Fund Managers
The European Sting
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September 2, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank More than 40 leading African venture capital fund managers to take part in “Africa Venture Finance Programme” at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School The...