AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoHigher-Education Governance: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says the government will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 after student concerns persisted despite amendments, signaling a major shift in public-university oversight. Medical Education Fees: Telangana’s fee regulator told private MBBS colleges they can charge tuition only for the 4.5-year course, not the compulsory internship year, and warned against collecting “stipend” money without paying it out. International Student Costs: The University of Sheffield announced an automatic £7,000 tuition reduction for eligible international postgraduate students starting in Sept 2027. Global Rankings: Hebrew University of Jerusalem placed 89th worldwide in the Shanghai World University Rankings 2026, while Australia’s University of Melbourne retained the top ARWU research spot in the country and CityUHK rose to 95th globally. Student Life & Support: A UK study found Preston among the cheapest student cities, with average weekly rent at £123. Campus & Community: UCLA’s first collegiate taiko club is bringing Japanese drumming, culture, and athletics to US students. Policy Watch: Australia’s Labor government is tightening controls on university links tied to China, Russia and Iran, including program closures at ANU and the University of Queensland.
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