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- 1Three Egyptian Officials Convicted in Killing of Italian Studentβ3 Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/italy
Three Egyptian security officials have been convicted of kidnapping Giulio Regeni, the Italian student who was found dead in Egypt in 2016. The verdict, reported by the New York Times, marks a significant moment in a long-running case that strained ties between Italy and Egypt. Rights groups and Italian observers welcomed the ruling as partial justice, though questions remain over who ordered the killing.
- 2BAE Systems Advised UK Universities on Countering Gaza ProtestsβBritish weapons manufacturer BAE Systems worked with UK universities to counter campus protests against Israelβs genocid
Internal emails and documents indicate that British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems provided advice to UK universities on how to handle campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza. The revelations have sparked criticism of the closeness between arms companies and higher education institutions, and renewed debate over the suppression of pro-Palestinian activism on British campuses.
- 3Federal judge blocks four-year limit on international student visasβΌFederal judge blocks ruling limiting F-1 visa international students to 4 years
A federal judge has blocked a government rule that would have limited F-1 student visas to four years, a change that would have forced many international students to leave the United States before finishing longer degree programmes, including doctoral studies. The ruling preserves the existing system, which allows students to remain for the duration of their studies. Universities and international students had opposed the limit, warning it would deter enrollment and disrupt research.
- 4ASU play on consumption and climate heads to UNESCO summitβΌASU play about consumption, climate change and progress heads to UNESCO climate summit
An Arizona State University theatre production addressing consumption, climate change and the idea of progress has been selected to be performed at a UNESCO climate summit. The play brings student and faculty artistic work to an international policy audience, using performance to spark conversation about sustainability and how societies measure advancement. Coverage from Phoenix public radio highlights the university's growing role in climate-focused arts and public engagement.
- 5ICC launches updated Spanish-language Model Course on international criminal lawβICC launches updated Model Course on International Criminal Law in Spanish
The International Criminal Court has released an updated Model Course on International Criminal Law, now available in Spanish. The teaching resource is designed to support universities and training programmes in teaching international criminal justice. The Spanish edition broadens access for Spanish-speaking students and legal professionals, reflecting the court's effort to promote education about its work and international criminal law more widely across different regions.
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Students representing 66 countries have arrived in Hanoi for the International Astronomy Olympiad, a competition testing knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics among young scientists. Vietnamese media report the event brings together some of the world's brightest high school students, highlighting Hanoi's role as host of a major international science contest and drawing attention to astronomy education worldwide.
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Students at the University of Iowa are constructing components for a major international neutrino physics experiment, according to KCRG. The work places undergraduates at the center of a global scientific collaboration aimed at studying neutrinos, tiny subatomic particles that could help explain fundamental questions about the universe. The project highlights the university's growing role in large-scale physics research.
- 8Egypt works to turn higher education into an exportβΌZAWYA: Egypt turns higher education Into an export
Egypt is promoting its universities and higher education services abroad, aiming to sell education to international students much like a commercial export. The move, reported by Zawya, points to a strategy of attracting regional students and foreign currency revenue through academic programmes. Observers are discussing what the policy could mean for Egypt's economy and its standing as a regional education hub.
- 9Seoul education chief pushes global learning in everyday classroomsβSeoul education chief pushes to make international learning part of everyday classrooms
Seoul's education chief is pushing to integrate international learning into regular classroom instruction rather than confining it to special programs. The proposal, reported by Korea Herald and other regional outlets, would make global education a routine part of daily lessons for students across the city. Details on funding and implementation timelines have not yet been announced.
- 10Griffith University alumnus honoured for diplomatic careerβGriffith alumnus honoured for distinguished diplomatic career
Griffith University is honouring one of its alumni for a distinguished career in diplomacy. The university announced the recognition, celebrating the former student's contribution to international relations and Australia's diplomatic service. Further details about the alumnus's identity and specific achievements were not provided in the announcement.