Ibtissem Jamel
Ibtissem Jamel is a Tunisian journalist with 12 years experience. She works at Alchourouk newspaper. She has an MA in media and communication Sciences and is working on her PHD now.
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News & Reports
Tunisian Research Seeks to Counter Climate Threats
Scorching summers and dry winters spark increasing interest in studying the effects of climate change and how to cope with…
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Protests Disrupt Universities in Algeria and Tunisia
Months of strikes and protests by students and professors who want better conditions and pay threaten to derail the academic…
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Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
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Women Make Gains as Judges in Tunisia
More women are studying law, and many choose a career in the judiciary. But social expectations may slow their advancement.
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Tunisian Women Break Employment Stereotypes
In search of better jobs, Tunisian women have started to study vocational subjects traditionally taken only by men.
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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…
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Academic Books Flourish at Tunisia’s Book Fair
The Tunis International Book Fair welcomed a large crowd—and academic books were among the key attractions.
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Troubled Times for African and Arab Students in Tunisia
Tunisian universities attract many international students. The visitors praise the universities, but complain of racism and other obstacles.
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An International Conference Through a Tunisian Writer’s Eyes
A Tunisian writer has a fresh perspective on the British Council’s annual Going Global conference, held this year in South…
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Strict Tunisian Drug Laws Put Students in Jail
Tunisian law is tough on illegal drugs, leaving many young people in prison when they would rather be on university…
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