For Gaza’s Besieged Universities, Reform Is Low on the Agenda
Students and lecturers at Gaza’s universities see many areas that could be improved, but amid larger political and economic worries, there’s little appetite for reform.
Universities in Syria’s Opposition-Held Areas Face an Uncertain Future
Students attending Syrian universities in those areas controlled by opposition forces are having to confront the reality that they may not finish their degrees.
Ambitious Syrian Students Often Enter a Maze
Syrian students who seek advanced degrees have difficulty applying to overseas programs. Inside the country, they question the quality of their education.
A Law Regulating Medical Experiments Creates Controversy
New legislation in Egypt that is intended to protect human subjects of medical research has drawn criticism from doctors and others.
Syrian Higher Education Faces a Long Recovery
Professors have fled, students are dropping out or struggling to balance study and jobs, and businesses complain that graduates lack skills.
In Somalia, Educational Quality Starts with Teachers
Training programs aim to turn the tide on quality of instruction, learning standards and attendance
In Hiring, University of Jordan Turns Away Its Own Graduates
Why does a public university prefer to hire teaching staff from western universities?
Tunisian Engineers vs Higher Education Ministry
In Tunisia, the biggest group representing engineers has caused controversy by criticizing the country’s higher education ministry over its perceived failure to maintain academic standards.
Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
A Student’s Primer on Accreditation
Accreditation is a puzzling term to many, but it can have a critical, lifelong affect on the choices students seeking a higher education make.
