AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Higher Ed Policy: DHS finalized sweeping changes replacing “duration of status” with fixed student visa periods, with most F-1 and J-1 students capped at four years—raising deadlines and uncertainty for universities and employers. International Exchange: The U.S. awarded Fulbright scholarships to 85 Pakistani students and researchers, with pre-departure orientation in Islamabad. Campus Governance & Integrity: India’s Bar Council of India made social media and digital ethics mandatory for advocates and law students, targeting courtroom reels and confidentiality breaches. Research & Innovation Planning: Indonesia’s BRIN is preparing 177 policy research topics for 2026 and expanding university-linked sports research. Student Opportunity & Recognition: GUBA launched a Student Edition to spotlight outstanding Black students globally. Health & Environment Research: Australia trialed a mobile PFAS lab that can flag contamination in six hours, while India’s horticulture university and Virginia Tech plan integrated fruit-fly pest research across villages near Hyderabad. Learning Access & Fairness: A debate grows over computer-only entrance exams in India—questioning whether they measure knowledge or screen familiarity.
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