Opinion
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In Homs, a “Battle for Home”
A young Syrian architect uses her hometown as a basis for reflecting on the larger social and political role of…
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A Palestinian’s Tapestry: Teacher, Student, Journalist
Grappling with the direction of her career, a young woman tries to find her niche in a blend of education…
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A New Self-Assessment Tool for Universities
Self-assessment can give universities in developing countries a head start for improvement, a tool more relevant than rankings.
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A Conversation With Seteney Shami
The social sciences are essential to understanding social change in the Arab region, says the director general of the Arab…
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Survey Gives Panoramic View of Arab Higher Education
A survey of universities across the MENA region shows many are checking students’ learning outcomes and institutional quality.
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Why Social Science Risks Irrelevance
The privilege to pursue knowledge carries a responsibility to share it with the world.
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Inspiring Youth: A Personal Tribute to Ahmed Zewail
A professor recalls how her personal encounters with Ahmed Zewail, the Nobel-Prize winning Egyptian scientist who died yesterday, have changed…
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Why Most Academics Will Always Be Bad Writers
No one should be surprised if much scholarly writing continues to be mediocre and confused.
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How Refugees Can Strengthen Economies
With the right policies, refugees can pump up rather than drain host country economies, scholars argue.
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