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Latest global higher education news on policy, research, and universities worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Canada unveils new national AI strategy with major focus on skills and higher education

· By H. Yang

Canada's new "AI for All" strategy aims to expand AI literacy, provide trusted AI tools to post-secondary students, and strengthen the country's AI workforce and infrastructure.

Study Abroad Visa
International

UK’s new “visa brake” raises concerns for international student mobility

· By H. Yang

The UK has introduced a “visa brake” restricting Student visa applications from four countries, reflecting growing immigration controls that may affect international student mobility and university recruitment strategies.

The University of Hong Kong
Research, Workplace

HKU professor steps down after AI-generated references trigger paper retraction

· By Eleanor Shaw

A senior academic at the University of Hong Kong steps down after an investigation finds AI-generated fake references in a journal article, prompting its retraction and raising wider concerns about academic integrity in the use of artificial intelligence.

Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House
Policy, International

Australia ties international student growth to housing and regional priorities

· By Eleanor Shaw

Australia announces its 2026 international student allocations on 14 October 2025, tying growth to housing, regional development and Southeast Asia engagement, as the government moves towards a more controlled and strategically managed international education system.

China Great Wall
Policy, International

China signals new phase in transnational education reform

· By Eleanor Shaw

China has unveiled a significant package of reforms to its transnational education (TNE) framework, aiming to streamline approvals, expand institutional flexibility, and deepen global partnerships. The changes suggest a shift from controlled expansion toward more strategic, quality-driven international collaboration.