International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.41

News Tank Academic - Paris - Summary #455751 - Published on 02/10/26 at 15:51
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The US Justice Department has found that UCLA law school unlawfully considered race in admissions; protests have erupted at Indian universities following a student’s death and safety concerns; in Japan, the University of Tokyo’s first female president has pledged to rebuild trust after a scandal; major US public universities are reporting declines in international enrolment; new graduates in New Zealand continue to face a challenging job market.

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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USA: UCLA law school illegally considered race in admissions, Justice Department finds

The US Justice Department has found that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law unlawfully considered race in admissions, alleging that Black and Hispanic applicants were favoured over white and Asian American students in the 2023-2025 intakes. The department also said admissions staff encouraged applicants to…

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