Lebanese Universities Expand Overseas to Battle the Economic Crisis at Home
Three Lebanese Universities hope to profit from the country’s educational reputation by establishing education hubs elsewhere in the region.
Helping High School Students Make the Transition to University
A professor at Heriot-Watt University Dubai explains how its Degree Entry Programmes help put students on a pathway to an undergraduate degree.
Job Fair Connects Students of 2 Iraqi Universities to Potential Jobs
The event, held by the Universities of Mosul and Nineveh, included workshops on skills students need to better prepare them for the labour market.
Libya Seeks Solutions for a Surplus of Teaching Assistants in Universities
Libya has more teaching assistants than its Ph.D. programmes can absorb and no money to send them abroad. It is seeking alternative options for them.
Entrepreneurship Programmes at Egyptian Universities Get a Boost
As enthusiasm over successful startups grows, academics call for expanding entrepreneurship programmes at Egyptian universities.
University of Birmingham Dubai Opens a Tech-Savvy New Campus
The new campus of the University of Birmingham Dubai has thousands of “smart” sensors that make the building environmentally sensitive.
Arab Universities Support Startups to Stay Relevant in a Changing Labour Market
Arab universities are increasingly investing in programmes that promote entrepreneurship and link students to the local, regional and international economies.
Top 10 Leadership Skills: Definitions and Examples
To hold any prestigious job or lead a team, leadership skills are inevitable. Don’t miss the top leadership skills you need in your future job.
Iraq Cancels ‘Old’ Majors at Private Universities, Spurring a Debate
The higher-education ministry’s decision prompts discussion of the quality of private education in Iraq and what role the sector should play.
Palestine’s Research Capacity Is Limited by Multiple Challenges, Scholars Say
Speakers at a webinar sponsored by Scientists for Palestine discuss the problems that hinder academics’ ability to conduct research in the occupied territories.
