Russia is continuing to appeal to African students through social media-driven recruitment campaigns, despite the recent death of a Zambian student fighting in its ranks against Ukraine.

Ukrainian students have claimed they are being thrown out of European universities following a ban that prevents them from leaving the country to study abroad.

A Tanzanian student is confirmed to have died in October fighting for Russia during the war in Ukraine, Tanzania's foreign affairs minister has confirmed.

Despite the ongoing conflict, international students continue to choose to study in Russia. The PIE looks at Russia's recruitment strategy and how its scholarships are incentivising students from lower-income countries.

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.

A record number of students and academics requested assistance after being targeted for their work or affected by conflict during the 2021/22 academic year, according to Scholars at Risk. 

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.

Male Ukrainian students are being blocked from crossing the country’s border to pursue their studies due to confusion about their conscription status, according to reports.