War Causes Vocational Education in Libya to Slump
Dozens of vocational training centres have closed and student numbers are shrinking at others as institutes struggle to recover from war damages and update curricula.
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.
Libyan Professors May Finally Get Raises Under New Agreement
Libyan professors have been promised raises before. Their syndicate tried a new approach this time that is expected to pay off.
Libya Moves to Regulate Private Universities and Confront Fake Degrees
Amid a surge in the number of private universities, Libya is taking steps to ensure education quality and to crack down on “shops that sell degrees.”
Libya Lets Universities Reopen Based on Their Covid-19 Preparedness
Libya’s new assessment system gauges how well colleges can protect against Covid-19 before they are allowed to resume in-class teaching.
Libyan Higher Education Minister Has High Aims but Scant Funds
Omran Al-Qeeb is striving to rebuild and improve Libya’s universities and research institutions. Lack of financial resources is the biggest obstacle to his plans, he says.
Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Al-Fanar Media has updated its database of internationally accredited universities and academic programs in the Arab world. This searchable tool now lists nearly 750 programs and institutions.
International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media found.
Libya Closes 20 Private Universities and Colleges
The Libyan Ministry of Higher Education cited poor academic performance at the institutions, but students say the decision is unfair.
Libya’s Universities Close Again Due to Covid-19
A recent surge in new Covid-19 cases disrupts education at Libya’s universities again.
