AI & Universities: Indonesia’s higher-education ministry urged universities to move beyond using AI as a delivery tool and instead build people who can create knowledge, judge what matters, and use AI critically. Deep-Tech Campus Push (India): Andhra Pradesh approved a dedicated Quantum and AI university campus in Amaravati, to be run by NIELIT under MeitY, with Rs 730.7 crore investment and programmes starting September 2026 from a temporary site. Student Life & Safety (India): IISER Pune students launched an indefinite sit-in after a student death, demanding action on mental health, hostel restrictions, and student representation. US International Student Rules: The Trump administration moved to tighten CPT internship work rules for international students, prompting some universities to pause certain authorisations and raising fears of certification risk. Funding Pressure (Scotland): A new report warns Scottish universities are “not sustainable” under current funding, citing a large teaching funding gap and rising financial strain. Research Breakthrough: Cambridge researchers found how platinum chemotherapy can trigger a dormant, signal-emitting state in some lung and ovarian cancers, helping explain treatment resistance. Education Access Costs (Ireland): A cost analysis puts 2026 college expenses in Ireland at €15,785 a year for students living away from home, fueling calls for stronger support. Campus Governance (India): Jamia Millia Islamia suspended four students and barred them from campus after protests over alleged irregularities in spot admissions.