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Lecturers at Moi University have warned of a possible strike in September unless KSh1.2 billion in salary arrears is paid. The Universities Academic Staff Union claims the funds were misallocated. Union leaders are urging resolution before students return.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi directed efforts to strengthen the global standing of Egyptian universities during a meeting on higher education strategy.

Hong Kong's public universities admitted 65 non-local students with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications in 2025-26, a fivefold increase over four years, the Education Bureau said. Local DSE candidates qualifying for these universities fell by 5 per cent in the same period. The trend has sparked concerns over social mobility.

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A dispute between Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC) has left 42 dental technology students unable to graduate. Protests erupted on 8 April 2026 at the Bellville campus over halted studies since June 2025 and cancelled NSFAS funding. Students face lost job opportunities amid ongoing accreditation issues.

The University of Buenos Aires' Superior Council unanimously demanded that the national government implement the University Financing Law and ratified the budget emergency for 2026. The action addresses the lack of budget updates, which do not cover inflation or essential expenses. This endangers the institution's teaching, research, and health activities.

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ThisDayLive features an article titled 'NUC and Abuse of Honorary Doctorates'. The piece addresses concerns related to the National Universities Commission and honorary degrees. It appears alongside other stories on cultural and sports topics.