Rising Tuition in Jordan Highlights Flawed University Finances
With dwindling government support, Jordanian universities says they have few places to turn but tuition to finance academic programs. Students say are being unfairly sacrificed.
Once Reviled, Libyan Archaeologists Take on a New Role
The study of the remains of ancient civilizations, once considered a relic of colonialism, is making a comeback.
Researchers Ask, Is Dubai Really Cosmopolitan?
French researchers will use sociological data to answer the question scientifically—and stir debate about what the term means.
Tunisian Professors Flee the Country for Better Salaries
Hundreds of Tunisian professors are leaving the country each year, putting the quality of higher education in the country at risk, policy makers say.
A Mexican-Syrian Friendship Sparks a Refugee Program
Two men who met in Iraq have begun helping Syrians study in Mexico, showing how middle-income countries can respond to the refugee crisis.
First Refugee Scholarship Program Experiences Rapid Growth
The DAFI scholarship program administered by the UN Refugee Agency, which provides social and psychological support alongside academic awards, has grown 89 percent since 2015.
New “Education Passport” Tested in Greece
A Norwegian project to hold a refugee’s academic history in a single document and to simplify admission to higher education in host countries is catching on.
Zig-Zagging Government Policies Hurt Jordanian Vocational Education
Constantly changing government decisions have discouraged students from pursuing vocational and technical professions.
Researchers Find Pollution from Cosmetics in Gulf Waters
In the Arabian Gulf, researchers have found high concentrations of tiny plastic beads that may carry toxic pollutants. But their work has been hobbled by the recent rift between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Discovery of Oldest Human Remains Fosters Moroccan Pride
After finding the oldest recorded fossils of human ancestors, in Morocco, researchers continue to dig to tell their story.
