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Iranian HE was once an engine of social mobility. But now it is buckling under economic strain, mismanagement and political neglect, says Roohola Ramezani

Tariff war between superpowers may lead to more Chinese students choosing universities closer to home, but international collaboration must be protected, say university leaders

A combination of national agenda, high-quality staff and funding is working in China¡¯s favour. How can other Asian nations catch up?

China¡¯s Double First-Class project appears to be paying off as the country¡¯s institutions continue to lead the rankings. Why have similar schemes elsewhere struggled to reap rewards, and can China keep advancing despite economic slowdown and an ageing population? Helen Packer reports

Growing spending on research and development in 51³Ô¹Ï South leading to more papers, but increased scrutiny needed to identify misconduct, say publishers

India¡¯s Ahmedabad University secures top award after becoming leading player in research and innovation

Institutions can lean on generous government funding and industry links to win race for top American research talent, summit hears

Private providers needed to fills gaps for working adults even as government focuses on public sector

An internationally supported online institution could give hope to the country¡¯s young women, now confined to their homes, says an Afghan scholar

Rankings did not drive the Singaporean institution¡¯s strategy, but gave the then underdog the data and visibility to enter a virtuous circle of success, explain Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer

Stagnating government funding means tuition fee rises may be inevitable, says Japanese university leader

Thai study adds to growing body of literature supporting pet therapy for students with mental health conditions