International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°2

News Tank Academic - Paris - Summary #419399 - Published on 21/11/25 at 15:24
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Former staff urge increased UK oversight of the China campus; Cornell’s research grants reinstated after agreement with the White House; Concordia University in Montreal proposes early retirements amid budget pressures; New Zealand government commits $75 million to infectious disease research...

Welcome to the second edition of News Tank Academic's roundup of international news. Every week, we will bring you a selection of some of the most important developments in higher education from around the world.

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Former staff call for greater UK oversight of China campus

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Former staff have called for stronger UK oversight of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), citing concerns about falling academic standards, oversized classes, and poor English proficiency among students.

The joint venture between the University of Liverpool and China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University, founded in 2006 and now teaching about 25,000 students…

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