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Newcastle University under fire over Anant Ambani professorship amid Vantara scandal

The university awarded a sustainability role to tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s son, who is linked to the controversial wildlife centre in India

By SCMP (through AFP) · 30 Sept 2026

Society· Thailand

Policy vs reality: The true cost of Thailand’s ‘free’ education

Flaws in Thailand’s “free education” policy are back under the spotlight as schools reopen for the new term. Hidden fees remain a problem for low-income families already struggling with rising living costs, placing millions of children at risk of dropping out.

By Thai PBSW · 28 Sept 2026

Society· India

Are young Indian men starting to give up on college education?

A dip in undergraduate numbers suggests men may be taking heed of high graduate unemployment, says Pushkar

By THE, Pushkar · 23 Sept 2026

Society· Singapore

20 and counting: NUS Computing’s CVWO celebrates proud student tradition of tech for social good

NUS Computing's student volunteer programme CVWO marks 20 years of building free software for charities, now embracing AI to amplify its social impact.

By NUS NEWS 11/09/2026 · 19 Sept 2026