AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAdmissions & Policy: Delhi University opened registration for one-year Master’s programmes under NEP, with applications running July 5–11 and eligibility tied to DU’s four-year UGCF. Assessment Debate: NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das defended CUET’s MCQ format for universities like JNU, arguing it tests intelligence rather than rote “mugging up.” Campus Safety: Philippines officials met to tighten school security after an active shooting, pushing unified drills and stronger access controls. Teacher & Funding Tensions: Nigeria’s ASUU warned it may back shutdowns at three Lagos State universities over stalled implementation of a federal agreement; in Bangladesh, public-university research funding is being centralized via the UGC with a stated budget increase. Humanities Under Pressure: Exeter University job cuts sparked outrage and a petition to save humanities posts. Student Protection & Integrity: Hyderabad police warned students about unaffiliated colleges falsely claiming Osmania University affiliation. Global Higher Ed Under Strain: A new report highlights how universities in low-income countries face tight budgets, salary/pension gaps, and graduate unemployment mismatches. Research & Learning: Oxford appointed a new paediatric oncology professor to develop safer childhood cancer treatments.
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