Morocco Tries Out 4-Year Bachelor’s Degrees, but Criticism Grows
Morocco’s proposed switch to four-year bachelor’s degrees is being tested at 10 universities. But some critics want to cut the experiment short.
‘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.
U.A.E. and Israel Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Research
Building on the peace agreement signed 14 months ago, the two countries recently concluded a new agreement on educational exchanges.
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.
Libya Moves to Regulate Private Universities and Confront Fake Degrees
Amid a surge in the number of private universities, Libya is taking steps to ensure education quality and to crack down on “shops that sell degrees.”
Gulf Higher Education Conference Examines Post-Covid Trends and Strategies
International and Arab academics and leaders discussed the role of technology and the future of higher education in a rapidly changing post-pandemic world
Deadly Clashes in Lebanon Put New Strain on Education System
Street fighting in Beirut terrified schoolchildren and city residents, and put further strain on a school system already near collapse.
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.
Crisis Puts Lebanon’s University Hospitals at Risk of Forced Shutdowns
Lebanon’s university hospitals have been hard hit by the country’s economic crisis, leading to a decline in health services and possible shutdowns.
Salim Chahine: A Finance Professor Is Honored for Work Bridging Academia and the Corporate World
Salim Chahine, a professor at the American University of Beirut and a senior official at Lebanon’s central bank, is among the recipients of the 2020 Kuwait Prize.
