Latest Scholarships
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
- Franklin University Net Positive Scholarship
- Fulbright Scholarships for Jordanian Graduate Students
- Hadhramout Foundation Scholarship for Yemeni Students
- Graduate Scholarship in Medicine at Khalifa University
- Harvard Postdoctoral Fellowships for Researchers
Latest Scholarships
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
- Franklin University Net Positive Scholarship
- Fulbright Scholarships for Jordanian Graduate Students
- Hadhramout Foundation Scholarship for Yemeni Students
- Graduate Scholarship in Medicine at Khalifa University
- Harvard Postdoctoral Fellowships for Researchers
Previous Coverageتغطيات سابقة
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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.
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The Anglo-Arab Voice Podcast: Leila Aboulela, Fiction Writer
Laila Aboulela is a British-Sudanese writer and novelist whose work explores immigration, Islamic identity and spirituality.
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Haifa Al Kaylani: Region Is Closing Gender Gaps in STEM Education, but not Jobs
The founder of the Arab International Women’s Forum discusses the Arab region’s progress and needs in areas of innovation, gender, and links between industry and academia.
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Sahar Saleem Seeks to Open the Field of Archaeological Radiology to Egyptian Students
The first Egyptian female paleoradiologist, Sahar Saleem, says her ambition is to train a new generation of scholars.
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Language and Jobs Are Key Issues in Algeria’s Education Debate 60 Years After Independence
Marking 60 years of progress in higher education, Algerian academics and policy makers reflect on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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The Anglo-Arab Voice Podcast: Dr. Ramzi Khamis
Find out in this episode of The Anglo-Arab Voice about Dr. Ramzi’s fascination with the heart as a muscle and why his conscience led him back to Bethlehem.
Inequality
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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.
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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.
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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.
Conflict
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Moroccan Students Returning from Ukraine Wonder about Their Educational Future
After they survived the war in Ukraine, Moroccan students face serious questions about the fate of their education.
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Ukraine War Claims 1 Algerian Student’s Life; Others Live in Fear
At least one Algerian student has been killed in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s cities. Others stranded there describe desperate attempts to escape.
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‘No Safe Corridors’: Thousands of Arab Students Are Stranded in Ukraine
Many of the 10,000 Arab students in Ukraine can’t find a safe way out. Some of them talked to Agence France-Presse about their plight.
Opinion
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Trying to Measure Arab Research Quality in a Western-Dominated System
New indexes seek to compensate for the lack of visibility of Arab academic research under a classification system dominated by Western institutions.
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Emirates Mars Mission Builds on Centuries of Islamic Advances in Science
The Emirates Mars Mission is providing new inspiration for Arab students in scientific fields. It builds on a legacy that goes back centuries.
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University Accreditation Systems: An Exercise in Quality Assurance
Universities seek accreditation as a way of assuring the quality of their educational offerings. For parents and students, it can aid in choosing where to enrol.
Resources
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Arab Scholarships and Grants in Creative Writing and the Arts
If you are passionate about culture and art, you can win scholarships most notably in creative writing and arts.
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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 …
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The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
What Others are Reading
A Guide to Top Platforms for Online Courses
Al-Fanar Media explores some of the major Arabic and non-Arabic online learning platforms that offer university-level courses at low cost or free.
Arab Students in Ukraine Try to Flee as Russian Invasion Begins
With Ukraine’s airspace closed, Arab students and professionals have limited options for leaving now. Some seek to go home through Poland and Romania.
5 Mid-Priced Smartphones for Study Online: an Expert’s Picks
An electronics expert offers advice on features students should look for in a smartphone and recommends five mid-priced options.
More Than 12,000 Arabs Study in Ukraine. Here’s Why.
It’s easier to study in Ukraine than in their home countries, especially in medicine and engineering, several Arab students, professors and others told Al-Fanar...