A major cyber-attack disrupted the Canvas education platform used by thousands of universities and schools across the US, Canada, and Australia during exam season. The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility. From postponed exams to failed assignment submissions, here’s how the attack unfolded, who ShinyHunters are, and why cyber threats are becoming a growing danger for students and educational institutions worldwide.


How a Massive Cyber Attack Hit Universities Worldwide 

President Trump has ramped up pressure on universities, targeting institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern with frozen federal funding amid concerns over academic freedom and antisemitism. Some schools, including Columbia, struck deals to restore funds. Northwestern’s president resigned after negotiations stalled. Meanwhile, Harvard scored a legal win when a judge ruled that the administration's $2.2 billion grant freeze was unconstitutional. Explore the political clash of federal power versus university autonomy and what's at stake for America’s higher education.


Trump vs. elite U.S. Universities: Funding crisis deepen

A growing number of Indian students are choosing Australian universities over American institutions, as rising deportations, stricter visa norms, and unpredictable sanctions in the US spark concern. Australia’s streamlined policies, post-study work opportunities, and welcoming stance have made it a preferred destination. This trend marks a significant shift in global education preferences among Indian youth.

Top Australian universities attract Indian students | U.S. Appeal fades 

The universities in the United States have sent emails to international students and staff asking them to come back to campus before President-elect Donald Trump's tenure begins on January 20 amid tension over his proposed mass deportations.

Universities send warning emails to international students on Trump immigration crackdown: Report

Former United States president Donald Trump, while speaking to a group of wealthy campaign donors, said that the pro-Palestinian protests which have marred the universities will be crushed by him after he comes back to power.

Trump vows to crush pro-Palestinian protests after returning to White House

The campus chaos in the US is escalating, dozens of demonstrators took over a building at Columbia University in New York. Moreover, New York Police Department personnels entered Hamilton hall and arrested several student protesters.

Chaos in US universities: Police raid occupied Columbia building, NYP confirm 'campus cleared'

Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities on Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested. Watch to know more.

Pro-Palestine protests in US: Police carry out large-scale arrests across US universities

Tensions escalated across different university campuses in the United States on Tuesday (April 23) as pro-Palestinian protests by angry students led to mass arrests and the closure of classes.

Tensions flare across US universities as pro-Palestine protesters clash with police

A significant development unfolded in the legal battle between major US universities and students alleging biased admission practices favouring wealthy applicants.

US universities settle lawsuit over admission practices

Following a threat alert regarding a potential terror attack, several educational institutes in Islamabad were closed to avoid any catastrophe. This security threat comes as Pakistan is scheduled to hold general elections on February 8. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Universities shut down amid security concern

The fate of female students in Afghanistan's universities hangs in the balance as they await a pivotal decision from Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. The universities are ready to readmit female students, but the ultimate authority to lift the ban imposed last December lies squarely with Akhundzada, as reported by the Associated Press.

Women's education in limbo: Afghan universities await Taliban leader's approval for readmission

The British government is reverting to its old style of accessing high schoolers after it was revealed that close to 30 per cent of students quit their degree course upon receiving A-level grades during the pandemic.

After 30% students quit universities, UK to revert to strict ‘pre-pandemic’ grading system

UK is investigating the allegations against British universities against accusations that some of them are collaborating with Iran on drones and other sensitive technologies.

UK probes report on universities working with Iran on drones

Many universities in India’s southern Kerala state have decided to extend menstrual leave to female students. Earlier, the Kerala government said it was considering giving menstrual leaves to female students in all state universities coming under the Department of Higher Education.

In India’s southern Kerala state, many universities grant menstrual leave to students

As the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow and evolve with time, universities across Australia are being forced to change the way they conduct exams and other assessments.

Explained: AI assisted ‘cheating’ fears make Australian varsities go back to ‘pen and paper’ tests

UK Universities ban climate wreckers fossil fuel companies for recruitment. Reportedly, the job seekers want an environment friendly careers. watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Fossil Fuel recruiters banned from UK Universities

The US Supreme Court and its Conversative heavy bench of judges on Monday signalled that it may not be in favour of universities enrolling students based on their skin colour.

US Supreme Court not in favour of race-based admissions in top universities

The board of the state university of New York passed an order allowing students to choose their names and pronouns in college documents, the board has directed all 64 colleges and universities under it to implement the ruling by fall of 2023.

'Pick your own pronoun,' New York Universities celebrate gender spectrum

Is your child using 'study drugs'? A new report claims that students at Britain's elite universities are using 'study drugs' as 'cognitive enhancers'. Which universities are these? What kind of drugs are students taking? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Is your child using 'study drugs'?

A series of bomb threats of targeted Ivy league universities in the United States resulted in evacuations and prompted police responses, the threats were made at three of the Ivy League college campuses.

Bomb threats at Ivy League universities, threats not credible''says Police

More than 11,000 academics and other university staff opposed to Myanmar's ruling junta have been suspended after going on strike in protest against military rule, a teachers' group said.

Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education 

The academic session 2020-21 for the first-year students will commence from November 1, as per the latest guidelines by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which has directed the educational institutions to complete merit/entrance-based admission process by October 2020.

First-year classes for session 2020-21 to begin from November: UGC

As COVID-19 cases in China sink to new lows, the world's largest population of university students is heading back to campus in a migration defined by lockdowns, patriotic education and cutting-edge surveillance equipment.

Facial recognition and bathtime bookings: How China's universities are reopening

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday in a letter to Union Higher Education Secretary permitted conduct of exams by universities and institutions. The examinations are to be conducted in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Health Ministry to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Home Ministry allows universities, institutions to conduct exams; final year exam compulsory

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