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.
Students Desert the Social Sciences at Yemen’s War-Torn Universities
The future of the social sciences in Yemen’s universities is in question as shrinking student numbers force some departments to close.
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.
Students’ Play About a Disabled Child Succeeds on a Professional Stage
“Minus One”, a play produced by students of Egypt’s Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, won an extended run at Cairo’s El-Hanager Arts Centre.
Lebanese Students Find Mental Health Support Through Their Universities
A financial crisis and Covid-19 add to the stress in Lebanese students’ lives. Universities are responding with programmes to help them.
2 Saudi Universities Are Among the World’s Top 100, U.S. Publisher Says
In the latest “Best Global Universities” rankings from “U.S. News & World Report”, two Saudi universities earn spots in the top 100.
Morocco’s University Museum of Meteorites Preserves Space Rocks for Study
Meteorites fall abundantly in Morocco’s deserts. A museum at Ibn Zohr University helps keep them in the kingdom and available for study.
Dual Degrees from Egypt and Italy Open New Horizons for Students
Students from Ain Shams University, in Cairo, and a university in Italy are the first to earn dual degrees under a new joint programme.
Sudanese Academics Join Protests of the Overthrow of Civilian Rule
Following last month’s military coup, Sudanese academics are again at the forefront of protests demanding the return of civilian rule.
A Prestigious Fine Arts College in Sudan Gets Help from Its Alumni
Graduates of Sudan’s historic College of Fine and Applied Arts are helping the school build new courses and attract much-needed donations from abroad.
