International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.4

Mass cheating exposes serious flaws in South Korea’s student assessment system; Trump administration accelerates the plan to dismantle the Department of Education; Canada attracts leading academics from abroad amid concerns over stable university funding; University of Cape Town students march against gender-based violence after residence assault allegations; new rules give international students in New Zealand greater flexibility in weekly work hours, etc.

Welcome to this week's 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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South Korea: Widespread cheating reveals deep problems in the country’s assessment system

A mass cheating scandal at Yonsei University has exposed weaknesses in South Korea’s exam system, with academics warning that recall-based tests are outdated and policing AI Artificial intelligence is “increasingly unrealistic.” Hundreds of students admitted to manipulating an online midterm for a…