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Universities - overseas

‘Hello girls!’: Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex conviction

Harvard has known for years that it has a Jeffrey Epstein problem and has launched multiple probes into its ties to the sex offender.
Harvard has known for years that it has a Jeffrey Epstein problem and has launched multiple probes into its ties to the sex offender.

Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests

The Hoover Tower rises above Stanford University in an aerial photo.
The Hoover Tower rises above Stanford University in an aerial photo.

Hong Kong university expels student who called for accountability over deadly 2025 fire

People lay flowers outside the Wang Fuk Court apartment blocks in the aftermath of the deadly fire on Nov 26, 2025, in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Dec 1, 2025.
People lay flowers outside the Wang Fuk Court apartment blocks in the aftermath of the deadly fire on Nov 26, 2025, in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Dec 1, 2025.

Trump administration sues Harvard over admissions data, demands to see it

Mr Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether any US schools are discriminating against white applicants.
Mr Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether any US schools are discriminating against white applicants.

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead, one wounded

Don’t trust the rankings that put China’s universities on top

Many professors in top-ranked Chinese universities such as Tsinghua (above) received their doctorates from American universities, says the writer.
Many professors in top-ranked Chinese universities such as Tsinghua (above) received their doctorates from American universities, says the writer.

Colleges took in US$5.2 billion from outside the US in 2025

Between 1986 and 2025, Harvard University took in more foreign money – some US$4.2 billion in total – than any of the 555 institutions reporting data to the US Education Department.
Between 1986 and 2025, Harvard University took in more foreign money – some US$4.2 billion in total – than any of the 555 institutions reporting data to the US Education Department.

About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM

Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy
Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy

In South Korea, questions about cram schools, success and happiness

Students waiting for the start of the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, in 2025.
Students waiting for the start of the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, in 2025.

Trump says government seeking $1.27 billion in damages from Harvard University

Mr Trump officials have accused Harvard and other colleges of promoting so-called “woke” ideology while failing to sufficiently protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests.
Mr Trump officials have accused Harvard and other colleges of promoting so-called “woke” ideology while failing to sufficiently protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.