Higher Education Staffing: Sri Lanka’s PM urged state universities to speed up recruitment for academic and non-academic staff and to run a second recruitment round where progress is strong. Student Safety & Harassment: The same meeting stressed universities must not ignore harassment cases and should strengthen complaint mechanisms to keep campuses safe. International Student Policy: The UK DfE is “considering” expanding exemptions from the international student levy beyond current categories, as universities push back on the 2028-29 fee plan. Digital Access for Children: Nigeria’s education minister announced plans to regulate internet access for under-16s, arguing “zero rating” should not mean unrestricted access to any site claiming to be educational. Funding & Access for Learners: Estonia reported a near-quarter rise in students receiving needs-based support, with more students working as costs outpace income. Rural Services: Kansas hospitals, including KU Health’s Great Bend campus, received federal rural funding to help retain staff and maintain essential services. School Operations: A water main break forced Greensboro Elementary School (and its Judy Center hub) to close in North Carolina. Campus Life & Learning Pathways: China’s universities are rolling out AI “micro-majors” to help students adapt majors to fast-changing job needs. Local Education Governance: Pasadena’s school board debate over consolidation continued, with trustees trading arguments over district finances and alternatives.