Hurricane Disruption: Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green ordered Kauaʻi-only closures of state/county offices, public schools, and courts as Hurricane Lowell threatens with damaging winds and flooding. Higher Ed Workforce Skills: Philippines President Marcos Jr. urged schools and businesses to align training with a changing labor market, citing mismatches between graduate jobs and training outcomes. University Staff Welfare: Malaysia’s Higher Education Ministry invited views on improving welfare and career development for public university staff, following talks with staff unions. Ethical AI Standards: University of Winchester lecturer Alexander Laffer helped shape IEEE 7014.1, a new international standard for ethical design of empathic AI companions, warning against misleading “emotional connection.” School Safety & Security: Ogun State police deployed a School Protection Squad as schools resumed, urging vigilance around campuses. Education Access Support: Gulf Bank in Kuwait handed out 400 school bags to underprivileged students ahead of the new term. Back-to-School Policy Focus: SVG and other reports highlighted delayed reopenings and maintenance-driven schedule changes as the new academic year begins. Campus Partnerships: Macao’s UTM and Mozambique’s UEM launched a joint talent development programme for faculty and students. Student Wellbeing & Learning: SCETV launched “Zoo Minutes,” an interactive classroom series with Riverbanks Zoo content for animal science and conservation.