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The 13-year-old wants to devote himself to the research of rare diseases.

'Academic freedom should not be oppressed by politics,' says Premier Lin Chuan.

Presenting a collection of diary-style entries as though from a single academic year, Les Back chronicles three decades of his career in 'Academic Diary: Or Why Higher Education Still Matters.' The book offers witty and thought-provoking insight into such topics as writing, PhD supervision, viva examiners and dealing with academic colleagues, as well as reflecting on some of the serious challenges facing higher education today. Kate Bailey anticipates that this book will become a firm favourite that will be read, and re-read, for years to come.

Ten questions with a co-founder of a Taiwan startup tapping into the nation's university market.

Criticisms from both Chinese and local university students in Australia raised questions in Australia's overreliance on international students.

Political instability and sliding university rankings are to blame as China's top students turn away from Hong Kong, a report says.

Schools may need to merge, join an alliance, or shift to a different line of business.