Refining Our Understanding of Conventional Exams
Online education presents challenges for teachers but also offers them an opportunity to devise new ways of assessing students.
Ramadan Fasting in the Covid-19 Era: Researchers Try to Answer Questions
Researchers have found no evidence that Ramadan fasting might make people more susceptible to Covid-19. They worry more about the risks from late nights and social gatherings.
Online Book Clubs Keep Conversations on Arab Literature Alive
The coronavirus lockdowns inspired a shift to online book clubs among groups that focus on Arab authors and their international readers.
Syria Suspends Classes as a Fuel Shortage Paralyzes the Nation
Education officials suspended classes at schools and universities for two weeks. They cited coronavirus concerns, but a fuel crisis is also a factor.
A Student About to Graduate Ponders the Question, What’s Next?
While travel restrictions close some doors, online courses open others. For a student about to complete her B.A., a routine question prompts some serious thinking.
Vaccinating Professors Against Covid-19 Should Be a Priority, Advocates Argue
Vaccinating educators should be a priority, advocates argue, to make classrooms safer and speed the reopening of schools.
Scholars Fleeing War-Torn Middle East Find Safety in U.K. Universities
The British-based charity Cara originally helped academics flee Nazi Germany. Now it helps scholars escape war zones like Syria and Yemen.
The Pros and Cons of Online University Learning
A Saudi woman student of English Literature who does not like cameras finds some unexpected benefits to online learning as well as some drawbacks
Covid-19 Spurs the Launch of a Science Journalism Platform in Egypt
An Egyptian woman pharmacist who found her ideal career in science journalism reached new heights when she set up a digital platform to inform the public about Covid-19.
Why the World Urgently Needs Interdisciplinary Research and Policy Making
Covid-19 is the perfect example of a complex, global problem that requires scientists and policy makers to build bridges through collaborative interdisciplinary research.
