International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.22

In the US, universities are facing pressure to remove names linked to the Epstein files from their buildings; Yale has fallen from its long-held top position in the latest law school rankings; Korea is directing funds to regional universities to enhance local economies; Japan has seen record-high costs for attending private universities in Tokyo; Australia’s universities are experiencing a crisis that has developed over decades.

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

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Leaked explicit chats reveal the issue of sexual violence at leading Indonesian universities

Recently leaked screenshots from a group chat among law students at the University of Indonesia (UI) have highlighted the ongoing issue of sexual violence in Indonesian universities. The chat, exposed by an account named “sampahfhui,” featured explicit…