WENR, October 2016: Asia Pacific
Hong Kong: New Wave of Calls for Independence at Universities
According to Reuters, institutions “are becoming a new battleground in a nascent campaign for the city’s independence.”
WENR, October 2016: Americas
U.S.: Department of Education Expands Scope of Crackdown on Accreditation
Accreditation issues take center stage in the U.S., as the federal government steps up oversight and accountability of national and regional college accreditors.
WENR, September 2016: Middle East
Iran: Academic Partnerships With the West Take Off in the Wake of Sanctions
Partnership agreements have been signed between three leading Iranian institutions and one of France’s leading universities. A similar agreement with leading Swiss higher education institutions is in the works.
WENR, September 2016: Africa
Uganda: 1,200 Nursing Graduates Lack Training to Practice
Some 1,200 nursing students received qualifications from four universities, but ran into roadblocks when they attempted to register for professional practice.
WENR, September 2016: Asia Pacific
Australia: High Profile Visa Rejection Draws Scrutiny From India
Researcher SM Ananth won a prestigious scholarship to fund his work at the University of Melbourne – only to be denied a visa because his research could be “associated with weapons of mass destruction.” indian officials say the action signals that Australia is treating India like a rogue state.