Tips for Students: How to Cope with Exam Stress
Students may not realize the toll that anxiety over studying is taking on their bodies. Fortunately, that pressure can be managed and mitigated.
A Yemeni Professor Sounds an Urgent Call to Help Traumatized Students
Universities could play a key role in providing psychological support for students caught in the middle of war, a Yemeni professor says.
New Book Showcases Contemporary Arab Artists as Survivors
An anthology explores “Arabicity,” the cultural links and concerns shared by artists from disparate countries throughout the Arab world.
2 Books Explore the Tricky Issue of Reform in Arab Higher Education
In a pair of recently edited volumes, experts gauge the current status of higher education and call for improvements.
The Story of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising Told in Song and Dance
The musical theater production, “We Live in Cairo,” narrates the events that led to the Tahrir Square protests and the overthrowing of a regime and then, the unraveling of a dream.
How Can Young Saudi Men Be Brought Into the Private Sector?
New research reveals that, despite the Vision 2030 plan, the majority still expect a public-sector job for life. But a shift in approach to education could change that.
A New Museum in Lebanon Raises Questions About Archaeological Looting
Experts acknowledge the “noble intentions” of the privately owned Nabu Museum north of Beirut, but a debate also simmers over items in its collection that came from Iraq.
Palestine Festival for Literature Shifts Its Perspective
The literary festival links Palestine to global struggles for self-determination and control of resources.
Repairing Tunisia’s Education System Is Key to Tackling Its Economic Woes
Many of the country’s current problems stem from decisions made by the former despot Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali that undermined educational quality at all levels.
Arab Artists at the World’s Premier Art Event: ‘Art in an Era of Lies’
The Venice Biennale displays the strengths of Arab artists working today and some of the political pitfalls that can await them.
