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Students allege rise in censorship, disruptive curriculum changes in film schools

Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath

For Dr. Tanaya Bose, who spent seven years in her laboratory, says Yonath’s legacy extends beyond science to a rare generosity that continues to shape the way she mentors young researchers.

International security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up?

In her latest column for The PIE, Diana Beech asks whether universities can keep their doors open to the world while guarding against growing security threats – and why getting that balance right has never mattered more. The post International security and defence: Is it time for universities to ste...

Spotlight on… Maynooth University

Ahead of The PIE Live Ireland, The PIE sat down with Maynooth University’s VP international, Patrick McCole, to discuss the growing importance of transnational education to the university, its ambitions to diversify international student recruitment, and how he sees Irish higher education evolving t...

Curtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger

Curtin University has vowed to “vigorously oppose” plans to merge three of Western Australia’s biggest universities, warning the proposed mega-institution would bring “cost, waste and loss of choice”. The post Curtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger appeared first on The PIE News.

The caste thread travels overseas

Dalit students studying abroad hope to escape oppressive caste hierarchies, only to find that the dominant-caste diaspora has exported its prejudice into classrooms and social settings across borders, reports Radheshyam Jadhav

TrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance Ireland’s position

Ireland remains well placed to attract international students, but uncertainty over visas and the implementation of new quality standards could shape its ability to capitalise on that demand, according to speakers preparing for The PIE Live Ireland. The post TrustEd framework and consistent visa pro...

How College Programs Fare on 2 Earnings Benchmarks

How College Programs Fare on 2 Earnings Benchmarks Katherine Knott Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

Yale President Caught on Hot Mike Saying ‘Pissed-Off’ Student ‘Ambushed’ Her

Yale President Caught on Hot Mike Saying ‘Pissed-Off’ Student ‘Ambushed’ Her sara.custer@in… Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer

Retirement Notices: A PSA

Retirement Notices: A PSA Sara Brady Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Best practices for leaving a position and setting your employer up to find a suitable replacement. Byline(s) Matt Reed

4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference

4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference Johanna Alonso Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Spirits were high at the annual convention, held this year in Minneapolis, with many speakers focused on how to best communicate their institution’s value to prospective students. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

‘Obsolete’ Emergency Phones Illuminate Campus Sexual Assault Myths

‘Obsolete’ Emergency Phones Illuminate Campus Sexual Assault Myths kathryn.palmer… Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Some parents and students say they feel unsafe after the University of Connecticut became the latest institution to decommission its blue-light phones and transition to a safety app. But exp...