A Tunisian Scientist Invents Navigation Aid for the Blind
Tunisian students with disabilities have a great deal of difficulty attending university, a situation similar to many Arab countries. But a Tunisian researcher may eventually help the visually impaired.
Arab Students at Sudanese Universities Face an Uncertain Future
Students from outside Sudan who are studying there are concerned about their educational future amid widespread protests and shuttered universities.
Professors’ Strike at Lebanon’s Only Public University Reveals Social and Economic Gaps
Professors at Lebanese University have been on strike for almost two months, saying it is their only possible political weapon to wring much-needed resources from the government.
Syrian Higher Education ‘Highly Fractured and Diminished,’ Report Says
A new report that was the combined effort of Cambridge University’s education faculty and exiled Syrian academics recommends outsiders engage more with Syrian academics and universities.
Palestinian Law Students Get Practical Experience in Human Rights Work
An independent clinic at Al-Quds University trains students in documenting human rights violations and conducts advocacy campaigns to raise awareness.
How Can Young Saudi Men Be Brought Into the Private Sector?
New research reveals that, despite the Vision 2030 plan, the majority still expect a public-sector job for life. But a shift in approach to education could change that.
Dispute Over Medical Studies in Morocco Heats Up
Students of medicine, pharmacy and dentistry are boycotting classes and exams, even as the government threatens to crack down.
An Arab Student’s Guide to Higher-Education Accreditation
This article is an updated companion to our searchable database of internationally accredited higher-education institutions and programs in the Arab world and Turkey. The database has also been refreshed after in-depth research and accredited programs that train teachers and those that teach English have been added.
University Students in Egypt Help Protect the Nile
A civil-society project trains student volunteers to help build environmental awareness and participate in conservation efforts.
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.
