Republican sexual assault survivor blames Jane Doe in ‘Cornell 7’ case: ‘Not a rape’ Nancy Mace suggested the Cornell University Jane Doe participated in a ‘consensual gangbang’ The Independent UK · Oct 9
The University of Western Australia gets UGC approval for Chennai campus, classes to begin from October 19 UWA has secured official approval to launch its Chennai campus on October 19, 2026. The campus will first offer undergraduate courses in business management and computer science, aiming to enroll 100 to 200 students in its inaugural year. Looking ahead, UWA envisions a total of 10,000 students across its locations… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Inside a day of anger, grief and protest over Gaza at Edinburgh university HUNDREDS of students and staff members at Edinburgh University have called for the institute to “immediately divest” from companies they allege are complicit in the genocide in Gaza ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 7
Growth, cuts and controversy: the tenure of university vice-chancellor Alex Zelinsky The vice-chancellor has announced his retirement. Newcastle Herald · Oct 6
Galgotias University Takes the Lead on Industry-Aligned Curriculum for the Future of Work Galgotias University is integrating industry partnerships, emerging technologies, active learning and entrepreneurship to prepare students for a changing world of work. International Business Times · Oct 6
Hundreds join protest at Cornell University to call for frat members to be expelled after rape allegations Demonstrators held signs reading: ‘Jane Doe deserves justice,’ ‘Alcohol is not consent,’ and ‘Hold them accountable’ The Independent UK · Oct 6
Cornell University vandalized with graffiti as protests over alleged gang rape continue ‘We are investigating the vandalism at Day Hall and will address it in accordance with University policy and applicable law,’ a university spokesperson said The Independent UK · Oct 5
Scottish university principal announces departure amid five weeks of strikes THE principal of the University of Edinburgh has announced his departure amid five weeks of strikes at the institute after hundreds of staff members have been made redundant and 90 courses scrapped ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
NY Mayor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell 7 investigation, but her pick has Trump convinced the students ‘won’t get a fair shake’ “I stand ready to lead a process guided by the facts and the law.” We Got This Covered · Oct 3
‘Sadness, cynicism and deep disappointment’: the Cornell gang-rape case and the failure of #MeToo As the university and local police defend their treatment of the alleged perpetrators, women decry a familiar story The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Cornell students reveal heart-wrenching sex assault ordeals at emotional campus meeting: ‘I am also speaking as Jane Doe’ Speakers criticized the university’s leadership, called for changes in its handling of complaints, and voiced anger over fraternity culture The Independent UK · Oct 2
Scottish university accused of ‘ideological’ job cuts despite £90m cash reserves STAFF at a Scottish university have accused bosses of using the financial crisis engulfing higher education to justify “ideological” job cuts despite the institution having almost £90 million in cash reserves. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Scottish university staff warned over 'threatening behaviour' amid strikes STAFF at Edinburgh University have been warned about “personally threatening behaviour,” with anyone accused of “intimidating conduct” potentially being reported to the police as five weeks of strikes at the institute commence ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Cornell Police Flagged 'Alcoholic Drinking Games' and Unregistered Frat Event Before 2022 Sexual Assault Allegation A Cornell police officer questioned whether the university enforced fraternity suspension rules before an alleged 2022 drugging and sexual assault, according to an email obtained by TMZ International Business Times UK · Oct 1
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30 Scottish university urged to U-turn over 'devastating' course closures The University of Edinburgh has been urged to reverse the closure of three 'vital' degrees in a move which critics say would be a…
Bored Panda · Sep 30 Chilling New Alleged Texts From “Cornell 7” Group Chat Reveal The Horror They Reportedly Inflicted On Victim Newly uncovered messages from a Cornell University fraternity group chat have added a disturbing turn to allegations surrounding a 2024 incident involving a 20-year-old student, as prosecutors reopen their investigation.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges
The Economic Times · Sep 29 PM Modi degree case: Gujarat HC rejects Kejriwal appeal, upholds Rs 25,000 cost on him The Gujarat High Court has dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against an order quashing a 2016 CIC directive that asked Gujarat University to disclose Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic degree. The court also upheld the earlier Rs 25,000 cost imposed on Kejriwal, finding no reason to interfere with the single-judge ruling.
The Times of India · Sep 29 Ring Returned After 47 Years: hurricane shifts sands to reveal gold; birthday delivery delights In 1977, a beach trip turned bittersweet for Frederick Morgan Perigo as he lost his cherished gold signet ring. Nearly 50 years later, Alex Davis, equipped with a metal detector, unearthed this long-lost treasure. Thanks to identifying engravings and support from McMaster University, the ring's journey back to Perigo concluded…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 LPU protests: Students describe "horrific" scenes as violence erupts on campus; classes suspended, exams postponed The university has suspended regular classes for 10 days from Monday and postponed mid-term examinations until further notice, prompting a large number of students to leave for their hometowns.
Evening Standard · Sep 27 Thousands of university staff to begin strikes in cuts and redundancies dispute The strikes at the University of Edinburgh will take place over the course of five weeks.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 University of Edinburgh axe to Scots course 'only upholds English language dominance' THE University of Edinburgh's announcement that it plans to cut seven programmes in the Celtic and Scottish Studies department has been slammed…
The Guardian - US · Sep 17 Hundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts Shutdown of study is latest for Trump administration, which has canceled, frozen and otherwise disrupted more than 5,700 medical research grants over two years
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University Khalil spent 104 days in a Louisiana immigration facility, missing the birth of his first child, until a federal judge in New Jersey ordered his release
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group