What Syrian Refugee Students in Lebanon Wish Their Teachers Knew
A study explores the gap between Syrian refugee students’ educational dreams and their reality, and gets students’ views on how teachers can help.
Effat University, a Saudi Institution for Women, Opens Its Doors to Men
Effat University is moving toward gender equality by admitting men. Most aspects of student life, however, will remain gender segregated.
Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World Bank, Unesco and Unicef.
Qatar Updates Pharmacy Education as Role of Pharmacists Changes
Qatar’s College of Pharmacy revised its curriculum to better align pharmacy education with the profession’s shift toward patient care.
High Cost of Private Schools Increases Inequality, Unesco Warns
In its latest Global Education Monitoring Report, the U.N. agency calls for greater oversight of private schools to ensure quality education for all.
Arabic Calligraphy’s New Heritage Status Lifts Hopes for Keeping It Alive
Arabic calligraphy was recently inscribed on Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage lists. Calligraphers hope that inspires more support for teaching it in schools.
Forum Explores Challenges for Youth Seeking Careers in Arab Media
Cairo University’s Arab Media Youth Forum brought together students, scholars and professionals to discuss how to prepare for careers in a changing field.
‘University for Seniors’: AUB Programme Helps Older Adults Stay Engaged
Participants over age 50 in the University for Seniors programme at the American University of Beirut are delighted to be learning and socialising.
Nabil El Kadhi: A University President Keeps an Eye on Programme Quality
The Tunisian academic Nabil El Kadhi became president of Khawarizmi International College, in Abu Dhabi, in June. He is leading an update of programmes there.
International Master’s Programme Tackles Climate Change in the Mediterranean
Eight universities in the Maghreb and three in Europe are participating in an international master’s degree on managing environmental change in the region.
