A University Leader Inspires Other Working Arab Women
Nemat Shafik, the first female director of the London School of Economics, believes in the importance of quality education for Arab youth and in removing barriers for women.
3 Key Lessons for Online or Blended Education
A journalist who is a veteran in covering technology and education offers some research-based advice for those in the early stages of experimenting with online courses.
Researchers in Oman Attack the Global Food-Waste Problem
Food waste is clogging up landfills in Oman, so the government has turned to researchers in search of an alternative.
Freedom of Creativity Is Under Siege in Egypt
Publishers, authors and bookstore owners feel pressure as the government clamps down on books with political content.
Events Highlight a Thriving Visual Arts Scene in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah’s “21, 39” art week and a continuing exhibition shed light on an artistic environment that’s been gaining momentum for over a decade.
Algerian Students Thwart President Bouteflika’s Bid for Fifth Term
Young people were key in protests that persuaded the ailing leader not to run again. However, he also postponed elections, meaning he stays in power for now.
A Syrian Women’s Organization Illuminates Possibilities for Private Efforts
A local non-profit organization based in Damascus seeks to empower women and young people by providing legal and educational guidance.
New Effort to Share Scientific Equipment Creates Potential Efficiencies
A new online platform seeks to bring together United Arab Emirates research institutions to facilitate researchers’ access to devices they need. Egypt may follow suit.
How Women’s Studies Could Drive Change in the Arab World
Nations recognize the importance of gender equality, yet neglect an academic discipline with tools to help achieve it, a scholar writes.
In a Fractious Region, a New Physics Facility Fosters Collaboration
A new laboratory that has opened in Jordan allows international scientists to explore the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level.
