Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Many Medical Students in Sudan, Study Finds
In a country beset by educational disruptions, social anxiety disorder is prevalent among medical students, a new study finds.
Sudanese Professors Push to Make New Faculty Unions Independent
Public university professors are electing independent unions to replace the former government-appointed ones. But some are unhappy that the bodies depend on government funding.
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.
“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.
Arab Students in India Are Stranded by the Country’s New Covid-19 Crisis
As India struggles with a deadly surge of Covid-19 cases, many Arab students are stranded there with few resources.
Academic Self-Censorship Is a ‘Brain Drag’ on Arab Universities and Societies
Academic self-censorship not only hinders individuals’ intellectual output and creativity but comes at a cost to whole societies.
Self-Censorship in Arab Higher Education: an Untold Problem
Arab professors routinely practice self-censorship, which limits academic discourse, a survey by Al-Fanar Media and Scholars at Risk found.
Preserving the Vanishing Heritage of East Africa’s Swahili Coast
Traces of a culture once at the center of exchange between Islam and East Africa are in danger of disappearing. Two authors hope to change that.
U. of Khartoum Students Protest Violence and Poor Housing Conditions
University of Khartoum students protest unsafe conditions on the campus, but officials disagree over who is responsible for improvement.
