For Syrian Students in the U.K., Tough Decisions Loom
Britain’s prestigious Chevening scholarship requires recipients to return home so their countries may benefit from their experience. That’s not easy for those from war zones.
Russia Offers Support to Syrian Higher Education
As the need for Russian military aid to the Syrian government appears to wind down, Russia remains intertwined in Syrian higher education.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
Fewer Arab Students Head for the United States
The Trump travel ban and cuts to a major Saudi scholarship program are among causes of the decline.
Students Lose When Countries Cut Educational Ties
The costs go beyond disrupting academic progress. Students also miss out on valuable opportunities for building workplace skills.
New Beginning for a Yemeni Scholar in Norway
Eqbal Dauqan starts a new research and teaching career in northern Europe after losing hope of returning soon to her war-torn country.
Saudi Students Are Caught in a Diplomatic Row
Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic row with Canada has upended the future of thousands of Saudi students at Canadian universities, forcing them to leave the country just before the new semester starts.
A School for Yemenis in Somalia Keeps Dreams Alive
The school is a stabilizing influence for some of the young refugees who have fled the fighting in Yemen.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
The Dutch Learn to Welcome Refugee Students
A program in the Netherlands builds bonds between native students and newcomers, and hopes to lower the refugees’ dropout rate.
