Technology Is on the Rise but Won’t Replace Teachers, Experts Say
World Teachers’ Day prompted experts to assess the ways teaching has changed over the past year, and what needs to be done to improve teachers’ pay and social status.
Libya Lets Universities Reopen Based on Their Covid-19 Preparedness
Libya’s new assessment system gauges how well colleges can protect against Covid-19 before they are allowed to resume in-class teaching.
Tamazight, an Official Language of Morocco, Is Getting More Attention
Tamazight is recognized in Morocco’s constitution, but only a few universities teach it. The education minister wants to change that.
Algeria’s Medical Schools Start Final Phase of Curriculum Reform
Algeria’s medical schools started overhauling the curriculum in 2018, with changes affecting the first three years. The new changes cover the next three years.
10 Tips for Teaching with Masks and Physical Distancing
Many professors are returning to face-to-face classes this fall, which means wearing masks and observing other safety precautions. Two educators share some ideas for making this work.
Interdisciplinary Engineering Programs Seek Practical Solutions for Agriculture in Egypt
Four Egyptian universities are taking an interdisciplinary approach to determining the real needs of farmers and finding solutions that work.
Lebanese University Campuses Gradually Return to Life
Lebanese campuses are reopening after the Covid-19 closures, but fuel, electricity and Internet problems are still an obstacle for some.
Jameel House in Cairo Fosters Traditional Arts in an International Partnership
With centers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Britain, Jameel House seeks to preserve traditional Islamic art skills and promote cultural exchange.
Nadia Habash: Palestinian Engineering Leader Wants Her Work to Serve Social Needs
She has won many awards for her work, which reflects her philosophy that architecture should put people first and respect heritage.
AUC Provost Welcomes Getting Back to ‘Normal’ and New Leadership
As the American University in Cairo reopens classrooms and prepares to install a new president, its provost discusses the changes ahead.
