The family of a jailed Zambian student who died while fighting in Ukraine is yet to get an explanation from Russian authorities on the circumstances of his death.

More than 200 South African students studying in Russian universities have been locked out of lecture halls and hostels, thanks to delayed disbursement of their fees and stipends.

Education authorities in Russia have picked a university in the annexed territory of Crimea as the host of this year's Russia-African Network University.

The Iranian education ministry said it would welcome Russian students to Iran and that there may be further exchanges between Moscow and Tehran.

Nigerian women are being lured to Northern Cyprus by human traffickers promising them university places and work opportunities, NGOs have warned.

Russian students are pivoting to less traditional destinations like Dubai and Turkey, as some institutions cut ties with education agents. 

EU sanctions on Russia aiming to restrict crude oil exports and related technical assistance has impacted Russian technical students in the Czech Republic.

Institutions need to prepare for future geopolitical shocks that could limit international research networks, according to a new Policy Institute report.