![ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721359837_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![Kucing terima Ijazah Kehormat 'Doctor of Litter-ature' Kucing terima Ijazah Kehormat 'Doctor of Litter-ature'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716075517_TBMax.jpg)
Kucing terima Ijazah Kehormat 'Doctor of Litter-ature'
Vermont State University Castleton Campus mengumumkan anugerah khas kepada kucing digelar Max itu kerana kemesraan luar biasa.
Sat May 18 2024
It's About YOUth: Student political activism in the digital age
In another special edition of It's About YOUth, student leaders Nurul Syamim and Eizad Arian speak about harnessing the power of social media to drive change and amplify their voices in campus and national politics. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri May 17 2024
![Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715725259_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that UKM's pioneering move will pave the way for other Malaysian public universities to take similar steps.
Wed May 15 2024
![Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715667076_tbPoliceclash.jpg)
Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza
The university's board said it cancelled all classes and would close all buildings as it could not guarantee safety for those on campus.
Tue May 14 2024
![How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714617070_Protestersjpg.jpg)
How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era
The shooting sparked fresh anti-war protests across the US and as far away as Melbourne, Australia, where 100,000 gathered to protest.
Sat May 11 2024
It's About YOUth: Igniting students participation in democracy
Join us for a special episode of It’s About YOUth where student leaders, Aliff Naif and Amirul Alif discuss engaging students in campus politics to ignite a spark in the nation's democracy. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri May 10 2024
![Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715232052_amsterdam.jpg)
Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam
The confrontation underscored mounting tensions at European campuses, after weeks of unrest at dozens of U.S. universities as students call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Thu May 09 2024
![Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715052842_Palestiniansjpg.jpg)
Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
Holding a large commencement ceremony on the campus presented security concerns, said a spokesperson.
Tue May 07 2024
![Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714960388_ProPalestinianjpg.jpg)
Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California
The intervention at USC followed a raucous day when dozens of people were arrested at a number of US campuses.
Mon May 06 2024
![Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714705075_proPalestinian.jpg)
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
UCLA officials said the campus, with nearly 52,000 students, would remain shuttered except for limited operations till Friday.
Fri May 03 2024
![California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714647096_TBUCLAPROTEST.jpg)
California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA
The pre-dawn police crackdown at UCLA marked the latest flashpoint for mounting tensions on US college campuses.
Thu May 02 2024
![Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714554795_tbUCLA.jpg)
Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters
The UCLA student newspaper said supporters of Israel had tried to tear down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus.
Wed May 01 2024
![FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714543715_protesters.jpg)
FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
The current demonstration on the Ivy League campus in Manhattan echoes those past protests, almost all of which took place in April as well.
Wed May 01 2024
![White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024