The Battles at Egyptian Universities Broaden
Running conflicts at Egyptian universities have taken the life of another student and spread to include a wider political circle.
Canadian Academics Held in Egypt Declare Hunger Strike
Two Canadian professors arrested in Cairo have began a hunger strike to protest their detention without charges.
Egypt Poised to Give Guards at Public Universities More Power
The military-backed interim government wants to give guards on campuses the power to investigate allegations and turn evidence over to public prosecutors. Many fear the measure could cramp political and academic freedom.
Amid Political Chaos, Robbers Steal Egypt’s Heritage
Bandits with 4-wheel drives and automatic weapons are overwhelming poorly guarded museums and archaeological sites and depriving Egyptians of the chance to fully understand their past.
Two Canadian Academics Swept up in Egypt’s Security Crackdown
A Canadian professor of emergency medicine and a filmmaker pursuing a doctorate asked Egyptian police for directions. Instead, they got arrested.
A Second Chance for Many Arab Students
Arab Open University blends online learning and classroom time to reach students who might not attend university otherwise.
The Fight Against Sexual Harassment on Arab Campuses
Women and sympathetic men are organizing against those who sexually harass others in the academic setting.
Helping Women Hurdle Employment Barriers
Across the Arab region, a few programs focus on helping women get the skills and attitudes they need to find and hold a job.
After University, Arab Women Struggle to Find Work
The high unemployment rate of educated Arab youth is well known, but in many countries female graduates have a particularly hard time finding a job.
