A Research Victory in Bahrain, But With Limits
A research team managed to produce Bahrain’s first genetically modified animal, but a lack of funding threatens the research’s future.
Arab-World Archaeologists Must Avoid Disturbing Islamic Graves
Genetic analysis on skeletons of humans who died since the birth of Islam is almost nonexistent.
Who Defines “Excellence” in Education? And How?
A more inclusive approach to improving educational quality in the Arab region could be the best solution.
Need a Research Paper? Buy One in Bahrain
Buying ready-made research is spreading in popularity among students at the University of Bahrain. Punishment and education are two of the proposed responses.
Studying Gulf Countries, their Influence and Divides
A new academic publication at the University of Oxford is taking an interdisciplinary look at the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Students at the University of Bahrain Say Faculty Quality is Going Down
Students at the biggest university in the kingdom say they are getting more professors with little experience and difficult-to-understand accents.
In Bahrain, Men are Scarce in Universities
As in many other Gulf countries, fewer men than women make it to university in Bahrain.
It’s Time to Shut Down Fake Universities
Education authorities should fight bogus-degree programs and create real, accredited online alternatives, says Dean Hoke.
Arab Youth Doubt Democracy Will Be Delivered
Findings from a region-wide survey reveal the hopes and concerns of university-age adults.
Social Sciences Growing in the Arab World—But Slowly
A new report found modest growth among the social sciences, but experts fear they are still at risk.
