U.N. Outlines 15 Steps for Helping Refugees Access Higher Education
A recent policy paper from two U.N. agencies has 15 recommendations for host countries on how to help refugees surmount barriers to higher education.
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.
New U.K. Visa Aims to Attract Graduates of Top-Ranked Universities
Some academics say the new visa pathway is “deeply inequitable” because it relies on international rankings that disfavour universities in poor countries.
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.
Saudi University Comes in 4th Globally in Attaining U.N. Goals, Forum Hears
King Abdulaziz University’s achievement shows that universities can help meet the sustainable-development goals, education thought leaders are told.
Arab World Underinvests in Digital Economy, Says Arab Academic Leader
Arab countries must invest more in the digital economy, the head of the Association of Arab Universities told a London conference.
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.
Hamas-Affiliated Bloc Wins Birzeit University Student Elections
Student elections are watched with wide interest in Palestine, where the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority has not allowed any parliamentary elections since 2006.
Lebanese Students Campaigned for Change in Parliamentary Vote
Lebanon’s recent parliamentary elections gave young people a chance to show their fervor for ousting a political class they see as corrupt.
Boys Are at Greater Risk of Dropping Out of School, Unesco Warns
A recent Unesco report documents a global increase in boys’ disengagement from education and calls on governments to confront the problem.
