Contemporary Ceramic Art From the Middle East Is on View in London
The exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum demonstrates the richness and creativity of contemporary artists in the Arab region.
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.
Egyptians Mourn Evelyne Porret, the Pottery Lady Who Changed a Village
The Swiss artist Evelyne Porret founded a pottery school in the Egyptian village of Tunis that helped rural women use art to change their destiny.
Tips on Cybersecurity for Students and Teachers
Three cybersecurity experts suggest steps students and educators can take to ensure privacy and data protection in their distance-learning experience.
Egyptian Government Suspends Bill to Reform University Admissions
Educators and students objected to the bill, which would have replaced reliance on a final high school exam with a three-year assessment.
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.
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.
One Scholar’s Struggle Between Freedom of Research and Self-Censorship
An Egyptian scholar who studied Jewish history in an Arab society found self-censorship a difficult trap to escape.
How to Build Community in Your Courses, Online or In-Person
An education expert suggests good practices teachers can use to build community with students and create a caring climate in their courses.
5 Mid-Priced Smartphones for Study Online: an Expert’s Picks
An electronics expert offers advice on features students should look for in a smartphone and recommends five mid-priced options.
