The Emirates Gradually Reopen to Arts and Culture
After coronavirus closures, arts and cultural institutions are beginning to bring visitors back while retaining the wider access of online experiences.
Egyptian Universities Ramp Up Research to Meet Covid-19 Crisis
For many Egyptian universities, the coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity to refocus on supporting research in different fields for the benefit of society.
Anthropologists Have Important Role to Play in Public Health Crises, Veteran Scholar Says
Epidemics are not as isolated as they may appear, says the anthropologist Charles L. Briggs. It’s important to understand the underlying factors that helped shape the situation.
How to Reopen Universities Safely: A ‘Toolkit’ Offers Guidance
A new report offers guidelines and assessment tools universities can use as they work out how to reopen safely during the Covid-19 crisis.
As Refugees’ Plight Worsens, School Becomes a Luxury
Covid-19 has made jobs for refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and other Arab countries even scarcer than before. That’s likely to increase child labor and make schooling a luxury, researchers say.
Pandemic Disrupts Arab Students’ Dreams of Studying Abroad
Many students in the Arab region are concerned about losing the chance to continue their higher education abroad because of restrictions related to Covid-19.
Health and Economic Crises Threaten Arab Funding for Research
The Arab region already lagged in government spending on research. Now, with oil prices in decline and Covid-19 taking hold, spending levels could fall further
Arab Universities Begin Reopening After Covid-19 Closures
Officials in several countries called the openings tentative and said they could be reversed if the number of infections rises.
Society Through the Lens of a Pandemic: What Anthropologists Are Learning
Anthropologists aren’t surprised at the stigmatizing and blaming that followed Covid-19. It’s a typical human response to events too complicated to grasp.
New Report Details Where Children Are Excluded From Education
A new report and website give a country-by-country examination of how children are welcomed in schools or shut out from them.
