International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr. 3

A growing number of Japanese university students are receiving job offers; in Australia, arts degrees have become increasingly expensive; across Africa, the creation of the continent’s first drug-regulation agency is emerging as a potential game-changer for public health; students and faculty at more than 100 US universities are protesting actions taken by Trump; in Canada, the latest budget reduces by over 50% in the cap on international students; higher education in Ghana has been made free for people with disabilities; and more.

Welcome to the third 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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Headline news

Japan: rising number of university students receive job offers

As of 01/10/2025, more job-hunting university students in Japan secured informal job offers compared to the previous year, amid a continued labour shortage. 73.4% of students graduating in March 2026 received offers, a slight increase from the previous…