Higher-Education Leadership Shake-Up (India): Senior IAS officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee was appointed India’s new Higher Education Secretary in a top-level reshuffle, replacing Vineet Joshi. Campus Safety Push (India): Odisha ordered universities and colleges to reconstitute anti-ragging panels, grievance systems, and related safety committees within seven days for the 2026–27 session. Quality Assurance & Integrity (Arab World): Qatar will host the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education Forum 2026 in October, focused on AI and digital transformation in accreditation. Research & Health Partnerships (UK): Kingston University is placing researchers at the London Cancer Hub to speed work on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and inequalities. Student Pathways & Access (UK): A survey finds many parents would steer young people toward apprenticeships instead of degrees, reflecting cost-of-living pressure. Institutional Recognition (UAE): Canadian University Dubai became the first in the Arab world to earn the Ethos Universitas Certificate for academic integrity and ethical governance. Student Discipline (Nigeria): Enugu’s ESUT suspended three law undergrads for two years over exam malpractice. Medical Education Expansion (India): Imperial Valley College in California named an interim president, while in India Asansol signed an MoU to upgrade ESI Hospital into an ESIC medical college. Student Support & Community (US): Insomnia Cookies is offering free cookie 6-packs to incoming college freshmen.