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Moroccan Students Create a Tamazight Medical Guide to Bridge a Language Gap
To communicate better with patients from Amazigh communities, the students developed a manual of medical terms in the patients’ language.
Previous Coverageتغطيات سابقة
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New Tunisian Agency to Evaluate Higher Education Institutions Gets Mixed Reception
The plan seeks to improve the international competitiveness of Tunisian higher education and research. Some academics question whether a new agency is the answer.
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Empowering Arab Women Goes Beyond Holding Public Positions, Says Hania Sholkamy
The Egyptian anthropologist says the issue is one of social justice: “Feminist movements did not come to support the elite, but rather to support the majority.”
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Lebanese Medical Student Devises Innovative Platform to Help Students Pass Exams
Edubolt uses virtual reality and other technologies to help students prepare for tough exams. The idea started with a student’s own dream of getting into medical school.
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Algeria’s Latest Step Toward English in Education Poses Logistical Challenges
By presidential decree, English will be taught in Algeria’s primary schools starting this fall. That leaves schools little time to set curricula and hire teachers.
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Doha Prepares to Host a Major TEDinArabic Event Next Year
TEDinArabic, a project of Qatar Foundation and the organisation behind the popular TED Talks videos, celebrates the Arabic language and promotes its use and relevance in the world.
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Saudi Scholar Muna Al-Ghuraibi Wants Social Science Faculties to Update Methods
Muna Al-Ghuraibi, a professor of social studies at King Saud University, says students of faculties that remain too theoretical don’t acquire the skills employers need.
Gender
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Gender Gap Report Finds MENA Region Lags in Leadership Roles for Women
The World Economic Forum’s latest report notes some gains for women, but says progress toward gender parity was set back by Covid-19.
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Legal Scholar Zeina Jallad Says More Women Lawyers Would Help Palestinian Society
The human-rights scholar Zeina Jallad calls for improvements in Palestinian legal education and more support for women in a male-dominated field.
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Basra Feminist Team Fights Violence Against Women and Promotes Their Rights
Fifteen young women formed the Basra Feminist Team to fight stereotypes, raise awareness of women’s issues and generally improve their lives.
Students
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Algeria Asks Graduate Workers to Give Up Degrees to Get Secure Jobs
Algeria sets a new condition for graduate workers to transition from “pre-employment contracts” to permanent jobs: Give up your degree and accept a job at a lower level.
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Arab Interest in Animated Films Isn’t Reflected in University Curricula, Scholar Says
Mohamed Ghazala, chair of the Cinematic Arts School at Effat University, says the foreign animated films that Arab countries import contradict Arab culture.
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Lebanese University in Crisis: 10 Takeaways from Its President’s Remarks
On its 71st anniversary, the Lebanese University is in a fight for survival. At a sombre news conference, its president outlined the challenges it faces.
Opinion
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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 secure and economically prosperous future.
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Blended Learning: Finding the Right Blend for University Students
Blending digitally enabled learning experiences with traditional classroom teaching helps students and educators cope with the demands of the new normal.
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A Feel for History: Let Students Experience It with All Their Senses
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, a historian in Qatar argues that teachers should make the most of the return to in-person instruction through multisensory experiences.
Resources
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5 Free Resources for Learning English Online
Many websites and YouTube Channels are available for learning English online. We highlight five free options to help you get started.
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7 Tips for Students to Head Off Stress During Final Exam Season
As the school year comes to an end, many students feel anxiety over final exams. Here are some ideas for reducing stress and performing your best.
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Top 10 Leadership Skills: Definitions and Examples
To hold any prestigious job or lead a team, leadership skills are inevitable. Don’t miss the top leadership skills you need in your future job.
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