Israeli Restrictions That Hurt Palestinian Universities Draw International Rebukes
International academic groups call on Israel to drop restrictions that would limit foreign scholars’ ability to study and work at universities in the West Bank.
Political Attacks on Women’s Studies at Kuwait University Increase Scholars’ Resolve
Two female academics who launched the university’s women’s and gender studies programme say they will continue their work despite political opposition.
Researchers Confront Violence Against Women in Egypt and Morocco
A study of gender-based violence in Egypt and Morocco looks at how each country has tackled the problem and tries to identify the best policies from each.
Green Initiatives Thrive at Lebanon’s Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik takes environmental awareness seriously. It has been ranked as the most sustainable and green university in Lebanon for five years in a row.
Photo Exhibition Backs Palestinian Refugee Camp’s Quest for Unesco Status
The photos support a group’s nomination of Dheisheh, a Palestinian refugee camp, as a World Heritage site. They also challenge Western ideas about Palestinian culture.
‘Free to Think 2021’ Documents a Year of Attacks on Education
The latest “Free to Think” report from Scholars at Risk documents 332 attacks on scholars, students, and academic institutions around the world.
Health Care in Gaza Suffers as Aid Cuts and Politics Take Toll
Mona Jebril, a Cambridge scholar who lived in Gaza for 22 years, says aid cuts exacerbate political and economic threats to the territory’s health service.
Egypt Studies Code of Ethics to Combat Harassment of Women in Universities
Following tougher laws to stamp out gender-based violence, the Ministry of Higher Education mulls a code to make women feel more secure on campuses.
Sudanese Academics Join Protests of the Overthrow of Civilian Rule
Following last month’s military coup, Sudanese academics are again at the forefront of protests demanding the return of civilian rule.
Palestinian Universities Are Urged to Help Prisoners to Complete Higher Education
Academics support the initiative launched from an Israeli prison by the Palestinian parliamentarian Khalida Jarrar.
