Studying Medicine in Time of War
A student who entered medical school in Syria in 2011 persevered through six years of conflict.
A Kuwaiti Academic Fights for Embracing Diversity
Ibtihal Al-Khatib adopts critical thinking as a lifestyle and a teaching method to her students at Kuwait University.
Libya’s Civil Disorder Has Closed 8 Universities
The ongoing violence in Libya has forced many of its professors to leave and shut down eight universities.
A Syrian Professor Restarts His Career in Germany
Kamal Al Haj was a popular and progressive dean of media studies at Damascus University, but chose to move to Germany to expand his professional horizons.
Tunisian Professors Flee the Country for Better Salaries
Hundreds of Tunisian professors are leaving the country each year, putting the quality of higher education in the country at risk, policy makers say.
Cairo University President Leaves Legacy of Stability
Gader Gad Nassar steps down as president of Cairo University this month. His supporters say he has helped defend the institution from political and religious divisiveness.
Diplomatic Crisis Over Qatar Worries Gulf Educators
As boycott persists, students face disruptions and officials warn of longer-term impact.
In Egypt, Harsh Measures Against Academic Freedom Persist
A prominent group of human rights lawyers reports on severe restrictions on academic freedom in the first quarter of 2017.
Egyptian Universities Abuse Disciplinary Codes to Squeeze Student Freedoms
Egyptian universities are meting out punishments that far outweigh student infractions in an apparent attempt to keep a tight lid on student activism, the author says.
