AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCampus Accountability: IIT Bombay students and Sahil Wakode’s parents were detained during a protest seeking answers over his death. His family alleges caste-based discrimination; Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad has called for a transparent probe and the arrest of a professor accused of harassment. University Funding: Ireland’s higher education minister challenged universities’ request for €250 million, saying it far exceeds the previously agreed annual funding increase; universities say the gap reaches €250 million when pay and pensions are included. International Students: UK universities are withdrawing some admission offers as stricter visa-refusal and enrolment rules put their sponsorship licences at risk. University Merger: A union survey found 68.7% of Western Australian university staff oppose a proposed merger of three institutions. Higher Education Investment: Hebrew University has received a record $250 million donation from businessman John Paulson. Teaching and Curriculum: Universities in Uganda are preparing to shift to competency-based education in 2027, aiming to better align courses with practical skills and labour-market needs.
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