University World News

University World News is a collective of around 60 education journalists located in over 25 countries, ensuring coverage from every region. Our team consists of experienced reporters who have made significant contributions to both international and national media outlets. Published by Higher Education Web Publishing Ltd, which is registered in London, University World News operates with a dedicated team based in Durban, London, Melbourne, Montreal, and Copenhagen. The publication retains the right to edit or modify articles as needed. Access to our newspaper is completely free. Each week, University World News delivers a complimentary emailed edition and updates to our website. Our global correspondents provide a wealth of content, including news articles, in-depth analyses, feature stories, and round-ups on critical issues, along with links to noteworthy pieces from other prominent newspapers and journals worldwide. We offer a broader selection of higher education topics than any single publication can, delivering a truly global perspective for an international audience. This makes it an ideal resource for busy academics, managers, researchers, and policymakers who want to stay informed about the global higher education landscape. Our journalists cover a wide range of higher education topics, from prestigious universities to lesser-known institutions in underreported regions, fostering better communication and understanding in the field. The University World News website also serves as a valuable source of information on grants, higher education research, press releases from tertiary organizations, job opportunities, and various developments, along with numerous links to higher education organizations and institutions around the world.

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Study exposes inequity in global research on medical errors

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Wagdy Sawahel

GLOBAL While high-income countries lead and dominate the global scientific growth in research on medical errors, low- and middle-income countries remain under-represented in a pattern that highlights significant inequities in geographic and thematic representation and reflects systemic barriers that hinder equitable knowledge production and application.
Study abroad agents advised to steer students away from US

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Amber Wang

CHINA Rising US-China tensions over technology restrictions, US trade tariffs and US regulations affecting universities are set to further dampen enthusiasm for US study among Chinese students, as education agents in China have been advised by their industry organisation to steer students towards alternative destinations, according to the latest insights from the biggest industry association of study abroad service agencies in China.
Affordable DNA tools could reshape bilharzia research

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Scovian Lillian

NIGERIA-AFRICA A top Nigerian researcher is at the forefront of the battle against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), by combining advanced genomic techniques and field-deployable technology to unravel the complex biology of parasites which affect millions of people across Africa.
Young Researchers Academy set to support emerging scientists

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Wagdy Sawahel

EGYPT Egypt has launched a Young Researchers Academy (YRA) to nurture young talent and equip them with the skills that are necessary to drive the country’s scientific research and technological advancements. The YRA was launched on 30 April, according to the ministry of higher education and scientific research.
Measuring innovation in Africa needs contextual indicators

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Wagdy Sawahel

AFRICA The measurement of science, technology and innovation (STI) in the African context is under-researched, but the knowledge base to inform the design of STI measurement indicators is growing. This is the main message of a study titled ‘Do we measure what should be measured? Towards a research and theoretical agenda for STI measurement in Africa’ published in Innovation and Development in March.
Government scraps scholarship programme to study abroad

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Abdulrasheed Hammad

NIGERIA Nigeria’s federal government has officially scrapped the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme after calling it a “waste of resources”. Under the programme, Nigerians could study abroad in countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt and Serbia. This follows mounting criticism from past beneficiaries who accused the government of neglect of the programme, particularly over the non-payment of stipends for nearly a year, Punch reported.
Catalysing East African science through partnerships

1 week ago | universityworldnews.com | Maina Waruru

EAST AFRICA-FRANCE The French government-owned National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the main organisation for basic research in that country, has spent €2.3 million (about US$2.6 million) over the past two years funding scientific research projects across Africa, one of the major achievements of the research organisation that is gradually establishing itself as a significant research partner for the continent.
Women demand an end to the gender imbalances in campus sport

2 weeks ago | universityworldnews.com | Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi

NIGERIA Before Maryam Umaru joined north-east Nigeria’s University of Yola (Modibbo Adama University) in Adamawa State, she was passionate about becoming a footballer. She participated in local football competitions and hoped to continue playing as a student. However, after she started her studies in 2021, she discovered there were no female sports clubs at the university.
Drop in student visa applications to UK set to continue

2 weeks ago | universityworldnews.com | Maina Waruru

AFRICA-UNITED KINGDOM The number of African students applying for international student visas to the United Kingdom (UK) dropped markedly after the British government’s ban on dependants took effect on 1 January 2024. Notably, the African countries with the highest number of dependant applications in 2023 also showed the highest decline in interest in 2024.
Young scientists seek mentors, funds to better play their role

2 weeks ago | universityworldnews.com | Elias Ngalame

CAMEROON Fifteen young science researchers admitted to the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (CAYS) have acknowledged the role of the younger generation of science researchers to bring innovative perspectives, ensure sustainability, and add the valuable and quality results required to accelerate much-needed economic growth in Cameroon.