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Lebanese University in Crisis: 10 Takeaways from Its President’s Remarks
On its 71st anniversary, the Lebanese University is in a fight for survival. At a sombre news conference, its president…
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Basra Feminist Team Fights Violence Against Women and Promotes Their Rights
Fifteen young women formed the Basra Feminist Team to fight stereotypes, raise awareness of women’s issues and generally improve their…
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Algerian University Authorities Promise an Investigation into Sexual Harassment
The head of the Algerian National Council for University Morals and Ethics launched the investigation after student groups raised complaints.
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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…
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Lebanese University Halts Classes After Guards Attack Professors’ Sit-In
The Lebanese University suspended classes after security forces assaulted teachers during a protest against unpaid salaries.
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Lebanon’s Only Public University Seeks Financial Support to Survive
Described as “a great national asset” by one graduate professor, the Lebanese University faces collapse amid one of the worst…
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Student Violence on Palestinian Campuses Leaves 1 Dead and Many Questions
Student violence that recently flared at three Palestinian universities may be linked to political movements beyond the campuses.
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Sudan’s Universities to Reopen as Protests of Army Actions Continue
Sudan’s universities are resuming work for students’ sake, but academics continue to protest the army’s role in government. At least…
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Libyan Professors May Finally Get Raises Under New Agreement
Libyan professors have been promised raises before. Their syndicate tried a new approach this time that is expected to pay…
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Lebanese Education Sector Faces ‘Big and Grave’ Losses, Experts Say
Lebanon’s multiple crises have taken an invisible and immeasurable toll on education, researchers and professors say.
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