Ammar Faris
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U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for those with disabilities.
Refugees Are Focus of New Academic Programs in Jordan
In a kingdom straining to serve large numbers of displaced people, some universities are offering advanced degrees on the issue.
A Scholar Says Archaeology Could Benefit Jordan
A Jordanian scientist believes archaeological discoveries could draw more tourists to his country. But he thinks support for the discoveries is weak.
Invention Could Ease Jordan’s Water-Scarcity Problem
A young researcher has developed a device to reclaim salty water that’s wasted during the purification process and reuse it.
An Influential Arab Scholar Focuses on the Health of Mothers and Newborns
For the third year in a row, Yusuf Al-Qaoud leads two key listings of the most cited researchers in Jordan.
Jordan Data Suggests Universities Contribute to Unemployment
Thousands of students in Jordan graduate from disciplines not needed by the economy.
Students’ Lack of Political Engagement Is Cause for Concern, Author Says
A Jordanian academic looks into the reasons for the decline of university students’ political awareness and suggests academic solutions.
Jordan’s Decision to Shake Up University Admissions Stirs Controversy
The kingdom is scrapping a high-stakes high-school exit exam, but not everyone is pleased with the process that would replace it.
