Opinion
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Roles for Arab Academics in Confronting Israel’s War on Gaza
The Egyptian academic Tarek Kapiel reflects on a recent panel discussion titled “How Can Arab Academics Support the Palestinian Cause?”…
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After COP28, How Can We Promote Climate Education in Schools and Universities?
With COP28, the United Nations climate-change summit in Dubai, scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, now is a good time to…
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How to Make Students Feel Cared for in Spaces Increasingly Filled with Technology
Beyond using powerful software, teachers should cultivate the soft skills that make us human, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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World Risks Losing a Generation of Scientists Due to Conflicts, Displacement
The Egyptian academic Tarek Kapiel calls for greater international efforts to support the many scientists, doctors, and other highly trained…
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Book Explores What Iraq Must Do to Improve Its Education System
The Iraqi academic Mohamed Al-Rubeai discusses the problems of his country’s education system and how to improve it.
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3 Ways Algerian Universities Can Reform to Help Build a Better Future
A professor suggests three avenues of reform for Algerian universities that can help the nation move toward a more socially…
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University Rankings: A Look at How Some of the Major Listings Work
University rankings are more popular than ever, despite some criticism of their merit. Here’s a look at how some of…
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Trying to Measure Arab Research Quality in a Western-Dominated System
New indexes seek to compensate for the lack of visibility of Arab academic research under a classification system dominated by…
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University Accreditation Systems: An Exercise in Quality Assurance
Universities seek accreditation as a way of assuring the quality of their educational offerings. For parents and students, it can…
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Do We Need Inoculation Against Digital Addiction?
Two technology and behavior researchers in Doha propose using principles from inoculation theory to help social media and games users…
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