Arab Universities Are Stifling Research and Failing Society, a Scientist Says
Arab universities need to do more to support young researchers, and women in particular, argues the nanotechnologist Amal Amin.
Teaching Middle Eastern History Through Games
Games are well established as teaching tools, says a history professor in Qatar. Instead of resisting them, educators should be trying to develop better ones.
In Palestine, a Young Man’s Education and Life Are Cut Short by Israeli Bullets
The death of her 17-year-old cousin heightens a journalist’s fears for her daughter’s future in Palestine under Israeli occupation.
Universities That Teach in English Should Aim for Linguistic Diversity Too
A history professor at an American university in Qatar argues that Anglophone institutions should avoid a linguistic monoculture.
Who Takes Care of the Teachers? Institutions Make the Biggest Difference
Teachers are carers by nature, but where can they turn for care themselves? Equitable, caring policies at their own institutions matter most.
Palestinian Art Proclaims a People’s Identity in the Conflict With Israel
An Egyptian artist and critic reviews prominent Palestinian art that focuses on Al-Aqsa Mosque as a national emblem and center of the Arab-Israeli struggle.
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.
Teachers Are Carers—But Who Takes Care of the Teachers?
Teachers are by nature care-givers, but where can they turn for the care they need? A faculty developer identifies three sources.
How Academic Freedom Can Be Enriched in Arab Universities
Academic freedom has been both neglected and misused in the Arab world, says a Tunisian academic. He offers ideas for making it more vital.
Explaining Palestine to a 9-Year-Old
An educator in Egypt realized it was time her 9-year-old daughter learned about Palestine. Here’s how she explained the situation.
