Lebanese University Students Protest ‘Dollarisation’ of Tuition Fees
Students at the Lebanese American University say a new policy requiring tuition to be paid in U.S. dollars threatens to make higher education unaffordable.
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.
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.
Many Moroccan Medical Students Seek Outside Jobs to Cover Expenses
A survey of students of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy in Morocco found that for many, financial need was affecting their ability to study and their quality of life.
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.
Not Enough Philanthropists in the Arab World, Says Founder of the Alexandria Trust
Salah Khalil, a London-based Egyptian businessman and philanthropist, cites a mismatch between Arab wealth and Arab giving.
Preparing for Future Jobs: U.A.E. Event Explores Changes Ahead for Education
The Education Interface Exhibition brings together institutions, experts and students to discuss the skills graduates will need for future jobs and professions.
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.
Arab and Global Education Thought Leaders to Meet in London
The second Middle East Education Thought Leadership Forum will bring together Arab and international education leaders and experts in London this month.
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.
