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.
Decision to End Third-Chance Exams Creates Confusion in Iraqi Schools
Originally introduced as an emergency measure to help students in conflict zones, the practice lowers academic standards, critics say.
Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World Bank, Unesco and Unicef.
Iraqi Women Academics Form Network to Overcome Challenges
The Iraqi Women Academics Network helps female scholars in Iraq and abroad deal with challenges they face due to gender and politics.
Baghdad’s Historic Book Street Reopens, Raising City’s Hopes
In the latest sign of a cultural revival in Baghdad after decades of conflict, the city recently celebrated the reopening of its historic book street.
