Higher Education Expansion: University of Colorado Denver says it has received a UGC letter of intent to open a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, with first students planned for August 2027 and programmes in business, computing, engineering and analytics. Higher Education Regulation: India’s NIRF 2026 rankings are delayed as authorities scrutinize university submissions after retracted research papers were flagged, raising fresh questions about research quality in the ranking system. International Campuses in India: University of Western Australia gets final UGC approval for its Chennai campus, clearing the way for classes to begin in October with degrees spanning business, computer science, data science and AI-focused postgraduate options. Student Welfare & Inclusion: Maharashtra Cabinet approves higher annual assistance for SC/ST students under the Ambedkar Swadhar Scheme and adds compensation for deaths in police custody, alongside other welfare and education-linked measures. Education, Protest and Trust: Bombay High Court tells Pune MPSC protestors to resume studies and seek permission for any continued agitation, stressing the city’s role as an education hub. Pacific Health & Belonging: Research highlights how lupus is pushing Pacific women in New Zealand away from family, church and community life due to shame and isolation. Sports & Youth Through Education: India’s “Rising Together” vision for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics is presented as a youth-focused push to make sport part of education and professional pathways. Learning Access Abroad: Australia’s new student visa rules are causing some Bhutanese applicants to reconsider plans, with family reunification restrictions a key concern. School Space for Displaced Families: Seoul’s Yeomyung School seeks a permanent campus after temporary premises face a February deadline, backed by thousands of signatures. Learning Integrity: A court dispute in India raises concerns about automated decision-making affecting education-related access, with calls for clearer rules and appeal mechanisms. Culture-Based Learning: A new digital encyclopedia project aims to map nearly 600 Japanese towns for students and travellers, turning local history into an accessible learning resource.