Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
A Student’s Primer on Accreditation
Accreditation is a puzzling term to many, but it can have a critical, lifelong affect on the choices students seeking a higher education make.
2017: The Arab World in Books
A sampling of literary and scholarly works from across the region that we have enjoyed over the past year.
Helping Libyan Professors Become Better Teachers
A program at the University of Southampton trains faculty members at the University of Tripoli in new approaches to teaching.
Research Results Are Increasingly Available For Free
A movement to make the fruits of research available without charge has helped students and faculty members gain access to an increasing number of academic articles.
In Malnutrition’s Aftermath, Researchers See a Hidden Crisis—Education
Millions of malnourished children are at risk of problems in their cognitive development, say experts.
Libya’s Civil Disorder Has Closed 8 Universities
The ongoing violence in Libya has forced many of its professors to leave and shut down eight universities.
Once Reviled, Libyan Archaeologists Take on a New Role
The study of the remains of ancient civilizations, once considered a relic of colonialism, is making a comeback.
Scholars Examine the Cultural Lives of Jihadists
A new book explores how jihadists use poetry, music and video to strengthen their cause.
