Women’s universities in Tohoku seeking to survive with distinctive education
Women's colleges had long been regarded as schools with a focus on home economics and liberal arts, but some are now reorganizing their programs in a bid to attract students.
Japan to give ¥300 billion to universities expanding science education
As the country's R&D status continues to drop, the ministry’s new program aims to fund schools pivoting toward STEM subjects.
Biden forgives $39 billion in U.S. student debt using program tweak
The Biden administration will cancel student debt for more than 804,000 borrowers, describing the relief as the result of a "fix" to income-driven repayment plans.
Academic fudging raises questions about ‘nudging’
"Nudges," virtually invisible prompts that seek to change human behavior, aren’t going to solve big problems in society but they can help fix unknowingly bad behaviors.
Majority of Japan universities bolster anti-cult measures: survey
A majority of Japanese universities have bolstered measures against cults recruiting on campus after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatal shot a year ago.
Affirmative action is radical U.S. Supreme Court's latest casualty
With U.S. Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, another long-held legal precedent has been overturned and another long-standing conservative goal achieved.
Job applicants in Japan embrace ChatGPT to improve their chances
In Japan, students usually begin job hunting long before graduation. The job-hunting process is arduous, and there is a stigma around failing to secure a job before graduation.
Japanese government shortlists three universities for research institute grant
The new designation system has been introduced as Japanese universities have fallen behind overseas institutions in recent years.
Hong Kong student’s indictment for online posts from Japan shows China's reach
Activists have condemned the extraterritorial application of Hong Kong’s laws and urged Tokyo to speak out. But any actions by Japan may have limited impact.
32% of university students in Japan using ChatGPT, survey shows
ChatGPT was used the most by students in the departments of science, technology and agriculture and far more by men compared to women.
Hong Kong student indicted over social media posts made from Japan
The case adds to fears over a sweeping national security law that is being deployed beyond Hong Kong's borders.
Fukushima looks to send students abroad again as pandemic wanes
A trip to the U.K. is on the cards for a group of students who will get to attend classes at British universities.
