A growing number of UK universities are offering degrees in content creation aimed at helping students build careers making money from social media.
Marking the start of the academic year, Iran's president said universities and other executive bodies bear major responsibility for reconstruction and solving national problems.
Several British universities held discussions with defence contractor BAE Systems about pro-Palestine protests on their campuses, raising questions about the company's influence and academic freedom.
Legislation approved by the House of Representatives could strip universities of federal student aid funding if they participate in boycotts of Israel, according to a report by Al Jazeera.