Sudan’s Power-Sharing Deal Could Exclude Those Who Made It Possible
The women and young people who organized seven months of protests that resulted in last week’s power-sharing agreement wonder if their voices will continue to be heard.
Arab Students at Sudanese Universities Face an Uncertain Future
Students from outside Sudan who are studying there are concerned about their educational future amid widespread protests and shuttered universities.
An Arab Student’s Guide to Higher-Education Accreditation
This article is an updated companion to our searchable database of internationally accredited higher-education institutions and programs in the Arab world and Turkey. The database has also been refreshed after in-depth research and accredited programs that train teachers and those that teach English have been added.
Advanced Interdisciplinary Programs Place New Demands on Professors
Professors need to adjust course designs and teaching styles to adapt to the increasingly popular interdisciplinary degree programs at the master’s degree and doctoral levels.
Sudan Shutters All Its Universities
Sudan’s government has closed all of the country’s public and private higher-education institutions, in the wake of protests sparked by economic conditions.
School Started by Refugee Students Now One of Uganda’s Best
A handful of young refugees created Coburwas nearly a decade ago. Today it’s recognized as one of the top-performing schools in Uganda.
Think Tank Pioneers Evidence-Based Policy in Sudan
The new organization seeks to invigorate more thoughtful public policy in the Republic of Sudan and to train a new generation of development specialists.
Debate Clubs Catch on at Arab Universities
The clubs build critical-thinking skills and give students the freedom to express opinions in a structured way.
Report Details Attacks on Education Worldwide
Seven Arab countries show an increase in violence against schools, universities, students and staff in the past five years.
Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and, in some cases, gender.
