Iraq Cancels ‘Old’ Majors at Private Universities, Spurring a Debate
The higher-education ministry’s decision prompts discussion of the quality of private education in Iraq and what role the sector should play.
Iraqi Researcher’s Work Could Lead to a New Drug to Treat Schizophrenia
Iraqi researcher Mayasah Al-Nema has identified a target compound that shows promise for treating schizophrenia while avoiding side effects.
Best-Ranked Engineering and Technology Programmes in the Arab Region
Arab universities’ programmes in engineering and technology fared well in the latest global comparisons by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
Iraqi Writer Ali Bader Ponders East-West Relationships and Islamophobia
In his latest book, “The Stranger’s Newspaper,” Ali Bader presents a wide-ranging series of conversations in search of intercultural dialogue.
Arab Students Tell of Arduous Journeys to Flee the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Travel across Ukraine to safety in Poland was complicated by exorbitant costs and crowded crossings, but Arab students are grateful for acts of kindness they met along the way.
Iraqi Universities’ Psychological Support Units Struggle to Meet Needs
Psychological support and counseling units at Iraqi universities suffer from a shortage of qualified providers and inadequate facilities.
Arab Students in Ukraine Warily Watch as Tensions Mount
Thousands of Arabs are amongst the 80,000 foreign students in the country.
European-Kurdish Cooperation in University Reform Is Seen as a Model for Iraq
APPRAIS, a three-year European-Kurdish capacity-building programme, is designed to help Iraqi Kurdish universities modernise and improve their governance, and aims to promote academic exchanges.
Iraqi Artists Use Modern Technology to Change Views of Heritage Sites
In “Co-Existent Ruins”, on view in London, Iraqi artists seek to bring about a new visual understanding of their Mesopotamian heritage.
Inequality in Internet Access Is Greatest in MENA Region, Report Says
The Woodrow Wilson Center urges Arab governments to bridge digital divide between men and women.
