Global
A Precious History Preserved in Timbuktu
As militants sought to destroy the valuable scholarly manuscripts, Malian researchers and their neighbors spirited them away or hid them in their homes.
News
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Amid Security Worries, Student Visas Come Under Scrutiny
Educators are concerned the system will be made a scapegoat, causing problems for students and hurting recruitment.
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Australia's Universities Spar With Prime Minister
In newspapers, on television, and elsewhere, academe is protesting proposed cuts of nearly $3-billion in federal spending.
- Illinois College Finds a Way to Help Low-Income Students Go Abroad
- Tunisian Dean Is Acquitted in Setback to Islamists on Campus
- British Court Decision May Foster Academic Boycott of Israel
- Female Scholars Describe 'Deep Rooted' Gender Discrimination on India's Campuses
WorldWise
From University World News
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India Takes Steps to Prevent 'Brain Drain'
India’s new science policy aims to stop the flow of Ph.D. students to the United States and bring more doctoral recipients home.
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China Seeks To Develop Stronger Higher-Education Ties with Europe
Wanting to move beyond student exchanges, China looks to strengthen collaboration with scholars and research institutions in the European Union.
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Hong Kong MOOC Draws Students from Around the World
Billed as Asia's first massive open online course, the class on science, technology, and China is a sign of the region's growing interest in online education.
From Al Fanar
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Arab Universities Grapple With U.S. Accreditation and Academic Freedom
Accreditation might get pulled when American values clash with those of countries where security concerns can override academic ones.
Opinion & Ideas
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Biblical Blame Shift
Cherry-picking from shaky evidence, the German Egyptologist Jan Assmann argues that the ancient Hebrews sparked centuries of religious violence.
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Seasons of a Phrase
The seemingly companionable term "Arab Spring" has elicited some thoughtful objections in the press and academe.
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How Facebook Can Ruin Study Abroad
Cellphones and social media protect students from culture shock, and that's a loss.
