Saudi International Education Conference Emphasises Distance Learning and Skills-Based Curricula
Delegates at a recent conference in Riyadh said science, mathematics, and digital and language skills were the capacities most in demand in the 21st century.
University of Birmingham Dubai Opens a Tech-Savvy New Campus
The new campus of the University of Birmingham Dubai has thousands of “smart” sensors that make the building environmentally sensitive.
Choosing a University Major: Things to Consider Before You Decide
Choosing a university major is an important decision for young people just entering higher education. Here are some guidelines on how to make a good choice.
Australian University Launches 360info, an ‘Antidote’ to False Information
Monash University has set up 360info, an independent project that will provide factual, explanatory information to news outlets in hopes of countering false information.
9 Steps to Create a Successful Self-Learning Plan
You’ve probably made self-learning plans in the past, but had difficulty in sticking with them. Here are nine steps that will help you create a successful plan and commit to seeing it through.
MENA Needs Digital Transformation to Create More Jobs, Report Says
Proper digital transformation and internet infrastructure development can help cut the high rate of unemployment among graduates in the MENA region, experts say.
Iraqi Artists Use Modern Technology to Change Views of Heritage Sites
In “Co-Existent Ruins”, on view in London, Iraqi artists seek to bring about a new visual understanding of their Mesopotamian heritage.
Inequality in Internet Access Is Greatest in MENA Region, Report Says
The Woodrow Wilson Center urges Arab governments to bridge digital divide between men and women.
Jobs and Education: A Nobel Laureate’s Views on a Tangled Connection
A conversation with Joshua Angrist, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, about jobs, education, and other issues of concern in the Middle East.
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.
