Al-Fanar Soapbox
- Al-Fanar Media Launches Its Daily Arab Higher-Education Bulletin
- 3 Female Students Win Al-Fanar Media Competition About University Life
- Al-Fanar Media Launches Mishwar Taleb Competition’s Second and Final Phase
- Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
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‘Ishtar in Basra’: Artist Reimagines Iraq Through Myth and History
In the exhibition “Ishtar in Basra,” the Iraqi artist Ali Al Tajer offers bold reinterpretations of his homeland through myth and history.
Al-Fanar Soapbox
- Al-Fanar Media Launches Its Daily Arab Higher-Education Bulletin
- 3 Female Students Win Al-Fanar Media Competition About University Life
- Al-Fanar Media Launches Mishwar Taleb Competition’s Second and Final Phase
- Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Previous Coverageتغطيات سابقة
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Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian Surgeon in Britain, Wins Award for Innovation
Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian heart surgeon in the U.K., wins the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery’s Innovations award.
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U.A.E. and Israel Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Research
Building on the peace agreement signed 14 months ago, the two countries recently concluded a new agreement on educational exchanges.
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Students Desert the Social Sciences at Yemen’s War-Torn Universities
The future of the social sciences in Yemen’s universities is in question as shrinking student numbers force some departments to close.
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Egypt Studies Code of Ethics to Combat Harassment of Women in Universities
Following tougher laws to stamp out gender-based violence, the Ministry of Higher Education mulls a code to make women feel more secure on campuses.
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‘What’s Left Unsaid’: Evelyn Ashamallah Captures Magical Memories in Art
The Egyptian artist Evelyn Ashamallah draws on imagination and memory in paintings that tell “stories that deserve to be told.”
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Students’ Play About a Disabled Child Succeeds on a Professional Stage
“Minus One”, a play produced by students of Egypt’s Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, won an extended run at Cairo’s El-Hanager Arts Centre.
Technology & Online Learning
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Technology Is on the Rise but Won’t Replace Teachers, Experts Say
World Teachers’ Day prompted experts to assess the ways teaching has changed over the past year, and what needs to be done to improve teachers’ pay and social status.
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A Bootcamp in Jordan Helps Young Refugees Find Careers in IT
RebootKamp’s “durable skills accelerator program” has helped 400 Jordanian youth, most of them refugees, learn high-demand skills.
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Narimane Hadj-Hamou: A Pioneer of Distance Learning in the Arab World
The founder of a center dedicated to training academics in advanced teaching methods says the role of the university is to help build a better society.
Gender
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Aree Abdulqader Strives to Take Duhok Polytechnic University ‘to a Global Level’
Building the staff, supporting refugees, and improving graduates’ employment rates are priorities for Aree Abdulqader, the first female university president in Duhok.
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Hana Al-Omair Leads the New Saudi Cinema Association
Funding is the biggest challenge for the Saudi movie industry, says the chairwoman of the new Saudi Cinema Association.
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Egyptian Students’ Film Spotlights Social Action Against Harassment
The documentary, by three female students, was inspired by an Instagram campaign last year that encouraged women to speak out about harassment.
Opinion
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On Internships and Work Experiences: How One Opportunity Can Open a Path for Others
Internships are not just a way to fill up CVs, writes a recent graduate of her experience: They are a link between theory and practice.
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In ‘Embargo,’ a Modern-Day Scheherazade Dares to Speak About Harassment
Haitham Dabbour’s novel “Embargo” juxtaposes the traditional Scheherazade with a contemporary careerwoman who publicly accuses her boss of harassment.
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Kindness in the Classroom Is More Important Than Ever During Covid-19
Warmth and generosity are qualities inherent in teachers that cannot be replaced by technology, writes a professor of history.
Resources
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Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
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Songs From Palestine: A Meaningful Addition to Arabic Language Teaching
A Palestinian teacher of Arabic uses film, poetry and songs from Palestine to engage students in meaningful conversations.
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Where Syrian Girls Are Marrying Early
A country-by-country breakdown of child marriage among displaced and refugee Syrian girls.
What Others are Reading
A Guide to Top Platforms for Online Courses
Al-Fanar Media explores some of the major Arabic and non-Arabic online learning platforms that offer university-level courses at low cost or free.
Nobel Laureate David Card Believes Scholars Need a Global Perspective
David Card, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, talks about some of the world’s most urgent issues: wages, immigration, and education.
5 Mid-Priced Smartphones for Study Online: an Expert’s Picks
An electronics expert offers advice on features students should look for in a smartphone and recommends five mid-priced options.
Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian Surgeon in Britain, Wins Award for Innovation
Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian heart surgeon in the U.K., wins the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery’s Innovations award.
