Video Game Development: A New Major in the Region, Taught by a Canadian University
The University of Prince Edward Island in Cairo offers a computer science degree with a specialisation in video game programming, which it says is the first in the Middle East.
Learning to Earning: Forum Focuses on a Critical Transition for Youth
Four United Nations agencies recently convened a meeting in Jordan to discuss the skills young people need to transition from school to jobs.
Education Leaders Say More Versatile Skills Will Be Needed for Future Job Markets
At a forum in Doha, education policy leaders agreed that education needs a transformative change to respond to the labour market’s changing needs.
UniMed Leader Calls for More Cooperation on a ‘Planet That Belongs to All of Us’
As UniMed’s 2022 conference closes, speakers re-emphasise the need for greater cooperation among institutions and societies to address urgent global issues.
Lebanese Academic Rana Sawaya Is Chosen to Lead University College of Bahrain
Years of passion and hard work have paid off for Rana Sawaya, who is expected to be named the Bahraini university’s official president soon.
Speakers at UniMed Assembly Stress Need for Partnerships and Future Skills
The organisation’s director called for greater integration of societies across borders and cultural barriers to meet common challenges.
UniMed’s General Assembly to Discuss University Cooperation in Times of Crisis
UniMed, the Union of Mediterranean Universities, is holding its 2022 general assembly this week in Amman, hosted by the University of Jordan.
How to Secure a Job in Changing Labour Market
It’s understandable that students may be anxious about how to find a job these days. Here are some practical ideas about how to get started.
New U.K. Visa Aims to Attract Graduates of Top-Ranked Universities
Some academics say the new visa pathway is “deeply inequitable” because it relies on international rankings that disfavour universities in poor countries.
Women Make Rapid Gains in Saudi Workforce, Ambassador Says
Women’s participation in the Saudi workforce has reached 36 percent, surpassing the 30-percent goal set for 2030, the ambassador told a London forum.
