New Arabic Textbook Is Designed to Enhance Skills of Native Speakers
A professor of Arabic in Qatar has written a textbook that seeks to counter a decline in the public use of Arabic among inheritors of the language.
Trying to Measure Arab Research Quality in a Western-Dominated System
New indexes seek to compensate for the lack of visibility of Arab academic research under a classification system dominated by Western institutions.
University Accreditation Systems: An Exercise in Quality Assurance
Universities seek accreditation as a way of assuring the quality of their educational offerings. For parents and students, it can aid in choosing where to enrol.
Do We Need Inoculation Against Digital Addiction?
Two technology and behavior researchers in Doha propose using principles from inoculation theory to help social media and games users resist digital addiction.
Naouel Abdellatif Mami Strives to Raise the Global Profile of Algeria’s Setif 2 University
Naouel Abdellatif Mami, vice rector of external relations at Setif 2 University, believes in the importance of global collaborations and study abroad.
Lebanon’s Only Public University Seeks Financial Support to Survive
Described as “a great national asset” by one graduate professor, the Lebanese University faces collapse amid one of the worst financial crises anywhere.
Kherieh Rassas Aims to Help Palestinian Students Compete Globally
A longtime educator and administrator at Palestine’s An-Najah National University, Kherieh Rassas works to build international ties that help students.
Hosni Hadhad, Egypt’s Oldest Doctoral Student, Dies at 85
Hosni Hadhad earned a master’s degree in Arabic literature at age 83 and was keen to pursue a Ph.D. too. Unfortunately, death cut short his dream.
Algeria’s Media Students Complain About Lack of Practical Experience
Graduates say universities’ failure to provide audio-visual training studios denies them qualifications needed for work.
Birzeit University Is Roiled by Protests Again, Disrupting Studies
Protests at Birzeit University have repeatedly disrupted education. An Israeli police raid stirred the latest crisis between the administration and students.
