A new Egyptian law had the goal of protecting the human subjects of medical research, but it has kicked up a storm of debate by, among other things, requiring some research to be sent out for security review. More...
Researchers See Water at Root of Tunisia’s Inequality Problem
A couple of hours drive inland from the cosmopolitan capital of Tunis sits Medjez El Bab, a provincial town that has relied on income from agriculture since Roman times. More...
Yemen’s War Reaches Into Public-University Classrooms
The battle for the Yemeni port of Hodeidah has brought the country’s war into the international spotlight recently, because the port is the main entry point for humanitarian aid. But little international attention has been given to how Yemen’s civil war has affected the country’s public universities. More...
Sleepless in Beirut: A Health Risk
Some cities in the Arab world come alive at night, perhaps none more so than Beirut. Now a sleep expert at the American University of Beirut Medical Center is warning that Lebanon’s late nights come with a major health risk. More...
Community Radio Gives Voice to Migrants Far From Home
Racial stereotypes and negative overtones have often driven the European media’s coverage of the refugees who arrived on the continent after fleeing from Syria and other conflict zones in recent years. More...
6 ways schools can offer wallet-friendly three-year degree programs
A new report identifies outdated components of today's bachelor's degree system and offers tips for streamlined, cheaper degree attainment. More...
How to digitally transform higher ed without coding
No-code platforms let colleges deliver personalized apps, replace core systems, and more. More...
College presidents share “the best book I’ve ever read”
As we head into summer, here are some books that come highly recommended. More...
Can a focus on R&E double your enrollment?
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering is working on an ambitious initiative called 25 by 25, with a goal of almost doubling enrollment to 25,000 students by 2025. “When Dean Banks came on board, she put some aggressive plans in place, including 25 by 25,” says Ed Pierson, chief information officer at the college. More...
Could an up-and-coming technology make your campus stand out?
4K resolution—also known as ultra-high definition (UHD)—is a fast-growing technology, with use of 4K content expected to increase from around 10 percent today to almost 40 percent in 2020. It was a trending topic at the recent InfoComm and UBTech conferences in Las Vegas, where higher education leaders considered implementation strategies for 4K and other emerging audiovisual innovations. More...