Egypt Turns Its Scientific Attention to Space
A series of government and university efforts, including the launch of a new satellite, are signs of the country’s redoubled effort to take advantage of space technology.
Refugee Education: Often-Discussed Problems Find Few Quick Solutions
International donors are still looking for ways to better support Syrian refugee education and employment amid a lack of opportunities for returning safely to their country.
Advanced Interdisciplinary Programs Place New Demands on Professors
Professors need to adjust course designs and teaching styles to adapt to the increasingly popular interdisciplinary degree programs at the master’s degree and doctoral levels.
A University Leader Inspires Other Working Arab Women
Nemat Shafik, the first female director of the London School of Economics, believes in the importance of quality education for Arab youth and in removing barriers for women.
Freedom of Creativity Is Under Siege in Egypt
Publishers, authors and bookstore owners feel pressure as the government clamps down on books with political content.
New Effort to Share Scientific Equipment Creates Potential Efficiencies
A new online platform seeks to bring together United Arab Emirates research institutions to facilitate researchers’ access to devices they need. Egypt may follow suit.
Rift Widens Between American University in Cairo’s Faculty Members and Its Leadership
Faculty members have voted no confidence in the institution’s president. The board of trustees has unanimously backed him, leaving the campus set up for long-term tension.
Notable Books of 2018 From and About the Arab World
A sampling of scholarly and literary works and translations that offer new perspectives on the region.
Of Scholars and Spies
Recent headlines involving researchers accused of spying in the Middle East highlight the risk of asking questions in a police state.
Project Seeks to Brighten Philosophy’s Image
In Egypt, a program known as “Philosophy in Plain Arabic seeks to dispel negative perceptions and explore the discipline’s connection to everyday realities.
