Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Al-Fanar Media has updated its database of internationally accredited universities and academic programs in the Arab world. This searchable tool now lists nearly 750 programs and institutions.
International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media found.
Tunisian University Instructors Complain of Exploitation
Private universities offer almost the only chance of jobs, but instructors say their conditions of employment are precarious.
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.
Tunisia’s Hichem Djait Dies, Leaving a Prolific Record on the History of Islam
The Tunisian thinker and writer Hichem Djait spent nearly half a century investigating Islamic history and Arab culture.
How Academic Freedom Can Be Enriched in Arab Universities
Academic freedom has been both neglected and misused in the Arab world, says a Tunisian academic. He offers ideas for making it more vital.
Self-Censorship in the University: A Breach of Academic Freedom
In a collective act of self-censorship, many academics today willingly cede the university’s unconditional freedom to investigate all ideas.
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.
