Islamic University of Gaza to Offer First Psychiatry Diploma
War and economic deprivation threaten the mental well-being of Gaza’s two million people but there is a huge shortage of psychiatric help
Ghassan Abu-Sittah: A War-Zone Surgeon Sets Up a Curriculum for Conflict Medicine
Two Arab universities make conflict medicine part of basic medical education, using a curriculum devised by the surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah.
Shared Pain Inspires Palestinian Team’s Proposal for Rebuilding Beirut Port
Four Palestinian architects won first place in an international competition for ideas on how to design and rebuild the destroyed port of Beirut.
Lacking Job Security and Benefits, Many Arab Professors Lose Interest in Academia
Many professors are discouraged by their work conditions and the lack of independent bodies to defend their rights, a study by Al-Fanar Media found.
Success Stories: How Scholarships Helped 3 Students Launch Careers
As SPARK celebrates awarding its 10,000th scholarship, three former students share how the assistance they received helped them thrive.
“Mishwar Taleb”: A Contest for Arab University Students
To celebrate the re-launch, Al-Fanar Media announces “Mishwar Taleb” (a student’s journey), a storytelling contest for Arab students around the world.
Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
Shafeeq Ghabra: A Scholar of the Palestinian Cause Confronts Illness With Research and Hope
Shafeeq Ghabra chose research and teaching over military, diplomatic and administrative work. His writing sustains him now.
In Palestine, a Young Man’s Education and Life Are Cut Short by Israeli Bullets
The death of her 17-year-old cousin heightens a journalist’s fears for her daughter’s future in Palestine under Israeli occupation.
Palestinian Education Is Impeded Under Protracted Conflict With Israel
Decades of Israeli attacks on facilities and control over curricula have undermined access to education for all Palestinians, speakers at a recent webinar said.
