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U.K. Prime Minister Axes Science Department, Names New Education Secretary
Andy Burnham, the new leader of the British government, has formed a cabinet and shuttered a stand-alone science department.
Fifth of U.K. Universities Publicly Embrace ‘Political Neutrality’
Campaigners suggest refusing to take a stance on contentious issues may be the best way to navigate new free speech requirements.
‘Profound Political Change’ Needed to Revive Venezuelan Science
The collapse of the higher education system under Maduro is unlikely to be reversed without a complete change in leadership, experts warn.
U.S. Curb on Chinese Students a Boon for Asian Universities
With the Trump administration targeting visas, Chinese students are making plans to study elsewhere—especially destinations closer to home.
Hong Kong Institution Opens Doors to Harvard Students
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers unconditional acceptance to Harvard’s international students in the wake of the Trump administration’s crackdown.
Britain’s High Visa Costs Threaten to Deter U.S. Scholars
Following science funding cuts by the Trump administration, a House of Lords committee is urging the government to make it cheaper for foreign researchers to work in the U.K.
China Research Spending Outstrips U.S. Despite Faltering Economy
Tariffs and further economic barriers only likely to drive spending on science and technology higher, analysts predict, amid hopes innovation can kick-start recovery.
What Legacy Does Yale-NUS College Leave in Singapore?
Long caught up in debates about academic freedom and internationalization, liberal arts may not survive in the city-state beyond closure of a pioneering partnership.