Assistant Head of Academic Development

Asia-wide pandemic preparedness programme earns Duke-NUS top Times Higher Education award

The Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has been honoured with the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to Regional Development” award at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2026 ceremony that was held on 22 April…

Ghost of bungled primaries: Inside ODM plan to restore confidence in party polls

ODM's top leadership seek to ensure free and fair party primaries.

A breakthrough?

IT appears that despite confrontational rhetoric from both sides, a more long-term agreement on cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran may be within reach. Matters had heated up on Monday in what US President…

Pakatan rallies grassroots in Seremban rally after Negeri Sembilan political strain

SEREMBAN, May 7 — As the Pakatan Harapan–Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition government in Negeri Sembilan regains its footing, senior Pakatan leaders have stepped up efforts to rally grassroots support following recent…

UCLA Medical School discriminates against White, Asian students, Justice Department finds

The U.S. Justice Department announced that its investigation determined the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles is engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.…

Victorian budget delivers $5.5b for education

The Victorian Budget for 2026/27 is being considered a win for education, with more than $5.5 billion in new investment across schools, early‑childhood learning and the state’s expanding Free TAFE system. Treasurer…

‘Stay prepared’: Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime

SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as its relationship with the…

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The special defense budget is a crucial test of KMT leadership and party unity

Energy crisis front and center as ASEAN leaders prepare for summit

The energy crisis will force Manila leadership to craft a ​regional response while preventing regional conflicts in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia from slipping down the agenda.

If your child’s Detroit school is closing in June, we want to hear from you.

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. If you have a student at a Detroit school that will be closing soon, we want to hear from…

Qatar takes its place of pride at Venice Biennale

Qatar marked a major cultural milestone on Tuesday as Qatar Museums chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani opened the country’s national pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia,…

For-profit design college in Ohio to shutter

Dive Brief: The Modern College of Design plans to close in June , the institution abruptly announced on Monday. “ We can no longer support the operations due to enrollment challenges,” President Jessica Barry explained…

Indy’s Crispus Attucks High School to receive new healthcare lab and gym via $44 million expansion

Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Wearing a photo of his grandmother around his neck,…

PTI's Raja says there will be no discussion on party's Punjab coordination and monitoring committee

ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday maintained that the formation of the Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee would not be discussed, as the party leadership planned to raise the…

Fostering a Culture of Belonging for All: Insights from the 2026 CoSN Network Meetup

At the 2026 CoSN Conference, the sixth annual “Network Meetup” brought together district leaders to tackle one of the most pressing mandates in modern education: moving beyond simple inclusion to foster a genuine…

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

ISLAMABAD: The Sixth International Paigham-i-Islam Conference, held on Wednesday, awarded the titles of “Leader of Peace” and “Greatest Victorious General of the Century” to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of…

Yale Jackson invests in Ukraine’s next generation of leaders

The Jackson School of Global Affairs recently welcomed a cohort of 15 Ukrainian veterans for an intensive leadership program designed to hone the courage and experience they have already demonstrated on the battlefield…

Complete scholars: Four exceptional faculty members named Distinguished University Professors

Four highly accomplished faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors in recognition of their achievements in scholarship, teaching and service. Lehana Thabane, Parminder Raina, Megan Brickley and…

Nigeria: Unijos Non-Academic Staff Join Nationwide Strike

[Leadership] The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful…

TPLF move to restore leadership raises tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Political parties and analysts in Ethiopia are now deeming it illegal for the leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to serve as the head of the local parliament.