AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Safety: Kedah schools in Malaysia will remain open as haze readings stay below unhealthy levels, while Perak may close schools again on Monday, with home-based lessons planned if pollution persists. Student Support: Malaysia’s 2027 budget includes funding for campus infrastructure and meal assistance, which a university leader says could ease costs for low-income students. Research and Innovation: Kenya Re brought 90 students from 30 universities together to develop AI tools for flood-risk assessment. University Investment: Carnegie Mellon University received a record $3 billion pledge, including $2 billion for a new Miami campus and $1 billion for its Pittsburgh campus. International Students: A proposed US rule would require schools to pay $70,000 for international graduates to work under Optional Practical Training, raising concerns about added costs for universities and students. Skills and Access: Egypt aims to grow its applied-technology school network from 225 to 1,000 by 2030, while Qatar and Education Above All agreed to expand tuition-free pathways for students who cannot access mainstream schooling.
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