Student Protests: University of the Philippines and Polytechnic University of the Philippines students plan walkouts on Sept. 18 to protest corruption and looming 2027 budget cuts, with similar actions flagged across other campuses. Higher-Ed Labor Rights: Torrens University faces a class action alleging it systematically underpays casual academics for essential teaching work like marking and moderation, potentially covering 1,000 staff across multiple Australian campuses. Campus Housing Pressure: Mumbai’s Nair Dental Hospital and College is scrambling for more hostel land after a sanctioned Haji Ali hostel can house only about 110 students versus at least 450 needed. University Planning & Access: University of South Dakota president outlines a new strategic direction in her “State of the University” address, focusing on enrollment, programs, facilities, and student opportunities. Student Union Voting: Delhi University’s DUSU elections begin with 1,000 EVMs deployed and safety/hostel issues in the spotlight. Primary School “Smart” Push: Uttar Pradesh’s smart school plan draws criticism from Mayawati, who says basic infrastructure like toilets and benches must come first. AI & Management Education: India’s top economic adviser warns B-schools that AI will remove junior “apprenticeship” work, so they must teach judgment, not just add AI electives. School Safety & Accountability: A parent files a child abuse complaint after a fifth grader allegedly attacked a teacher, escalating scrutiny of how schools respond to student violence.