AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoHigher Ed & Identity Debate: COSATU’s Zwelinzima Vavi pushed back on calls for “ethnic” and language-based universities after Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma argued communities should build their own schools. Academic Freedom vs. Racism Claims: Cambridge Chancellor Lord Chris Smith condemned the media treatment of Professor Jason Arday as a “racist frenzy,” while Ghent University said it will take “appropriate action” against a researcher who publicly highlighted alleged plagiarism and embellishments. US-China Research Scrutiny: The Pentagon ordered audits of university partnerships tied to hostile foreign governments; at USC, a China-linked joint program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University had already been cut months earlier. Student Costs: In Ireland, the cost of college in Cork jumped to €17,503 for 2026/27, with rent driving much of the increase. Paying Tuition More Easily: Illumia expanded PayPal and Venmo options for tuition payments through participating universities’ existing portals. Campus Safety & Disruption: Jadavpur University in India saw clashes between student groups, with injuries and police deployment reported. AI in Education: Google launched a one-year free “AI Plus” plan for eligible Indian college students, adding study tools and higher usage limits.
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