Arab Students in Ukraine Warily Watch as Tensions Mount
Thousands of Arabs are amongst the 80,000 foreign students in the country.
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.
Morocco Tries Out 4-Year Bachelor’s Degrees, but Criticism Grows
Morocco’s proposed switch to four-year bachelor’s degrees is being tested at 10 universities. But some critics want to cut the experiment short.
Moroccan Authorities Praise Student with Autism on Earning a Doctorate
Karim Benabdeslam, a student with autism, earned a Ph.D. in comparative religion. Authorities praised him as a model for others affected with the disorder.
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.
High Cost of Private Schools Increases Inequality, Unesco Warns
In its latest Global Education Monitoring Report, the U.N. agency calls for greater oversight of private schools to ensure quality education for all.
Morocco’s Education Reforms Spur Demand for Arts Teaching
New centres of “artistic and literary awakening” are part of a wider plan to improve education at all levels. But critics say the reforms fall short of public aspirations.
‘Popcorn Cart’ Draws Attention to Morocco’s Student Health System
Morocco has compulsory student health insurance, but students say the system isn’t working well. A “popcorn cart” funding campaign has raised awareness of the system and its problems.
International Master’s Programme Tackles Climate Change in the Mediterranean
Eight universities in the Maghreb and three in Europe are participating in an international master’s degree on managing environmental change in the region.
Azlarabe Alaoui Builds Academic Bridges to Enrich Moroccan Film
The filmmaker Azlarabe Alaoui sees a partnership of academic study and practical experience as key to revitalizing Moroccan film culture.
