higher education sector
Coverage of higher education sector in the Nexus archive.
- UDF facilitating Sangh agenda in universities, says Pinarayi
Pinarayi accuses the UDF government of enabling the Sangh Parivar's agenda in Kerala's higher education sector by not opposing the Governor's interventions in universities and ceasing resistance previously mounted by the LDF government. The claim centers on the UDF's alleged inaction and silence on these issues.
- Malawi: Govt Defends University Fee Doubles As Students Fear Being Priced Out
Malawi's government approved a 100% increase in university tuition fees as an emergency measure to address a financial crisis in higher education. Students are concerned about being priced out of public universities following the fee doubling.
- Attempts to sneak in political interests using Governor’s powers will be resisted, says Minister Roji M. John
Minister Roji M. John stated that attempts to influence higher education through Governor’s powers will be resisted. The government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining ideological integrity in the sector while avoiding confrontation with the Governor to prevent harm to higher education.
- King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger
King's College London is absorbing Cranfield University in a surprise merger aimed at strengthening both institutions. The announcement shocked staff and students, particularly at Cranfield, a smaller postgraduate-focused college specializing in technology and management. Higher education leaders had anticipated such major institutional changes.