AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Scrutiny: The Trump administration has opened investigations into nine US research universities over alleged misuse of J-1 visas, issuing subpoenas but making no finding of wrongdoing. University Finances: Aberdeen staff have criticized Principal Pete Edwards’ £35,500 in expenses as the university plans 111 job cuts to address a £12 million deficit. Campus Safety: JNU dismissed professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam after an internal inquiry into complaints from 11 students; he says he has not received the report and is demanding to see the evidence. Teacher Training: Kutztown University received $2.2 million to expand Braille instruction, including scholarships and hands-on training for future teachers of visually impaired students. Skills and Access: India’s UGC plans three university courses in AI and ICT, employability, and professional ethics from January. Teaching Disruptions: Strikes at Edinburgh, Dundee and Nottingham threaten weeks of lost teaching, as students face term-time uncertainty. Open Learning: Glasgow has launched a free four-week course on Scotland’s crime fiction, featuring academic perspectives and interviews with writers.
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