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Nagham Bilal

Chickpea Cultivation Experiment on the Moon Achieves 75% Success

A study from the University of Texas reveals the successful cultivation of chickpeas in simulated lunar soil at a rate of up to 75%, opening the door for future food cultivation on the Moon.

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Trump Threatens to Demand $1 Billion from Harvard Amid Escalating Dispute with American Universities

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Lubna Nissani

Trump Threatens to Demand $1 Billion from Harvard Amid Escalating Dispute with American Universities

The Trump administration accuses Harvard University and several American universities of promoting progressive ideas linked to the anti-discrimination movement.

Cambridge University Faces Severe Criticism After Revealing Investments Worth Hundreds of Millions in the Arms Industry

About 1.7% of its investment portfolio is directed towards the aerospace and defense sector.

American University Expels Daughter of Ali Larijani After Widespread Pressure

An American university expels the daughter of a senior Iranian official after widespread pressure, in a decision that sparked significant controversy between the United States and Iran.

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Claim the Lives of 13 Palestinians in 24 Hours

The Gaza Strip has experienced a wave of Israeli airstrikes in the past 24 hours, resulting in the deaths of 13 Palestinians, amid rising tensions with the implementation of the second phase of the American plan to end the war.

British Study: Mothers' Anxiety About Mathematics Affects Their Children's Abilities

The results indicated that mothers' confidence in helping their children with homework is lower than that of fathers (69% vs. 83%).

How Did the Bird of Paradise Inspire Cornell Engineers to Create the Darkest Fabric in the World?

Cornell University engineers have created an ultra-black fabric that absorbs light remarkably, inspired by the bird of paradise, and is easier and cheaper than other ultra-black materials.

New Legal Battle Between the White House and Harvard Over Federal Funding

Trump's administration lawyers submitted an appeal to a federal court, confirming the government's intention to contest the ruling that allowed the reinstatement of funding for Harvard.

At the Age of 12... A German Girl Enters University and Amazes Educational Circles

At an age when children are learning the basics of study, a German girl broke all the rules and opened the doors to university early, beginning an exceptional academic journey that has astonished educational circles and ignited admiration for her unique talent.

Trump criticizes American universities: "They have been corrupted by anti-American ideologies"

Trump confirmed that his administration would take strict action against institutions that practice illegal discrimination based on race or gender.

Temporary Accommodation for Students from Sweida in the University City of Damascus During the Supplementary Exam Period

The Director of the University City in Damascus, Imad al-Din al-Ayubi, announced the provision of temporary accommodation for students from Sweida Governorate who are enrolled in the faculties of Damascus University and wish to take the supplementary exams for the academic year 2024-2025.

The Syrian Higher Education Ministry Allows Students to Reapply for Admission Provided They Cancel Their Previous Enrollment

The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on Wednesday a new decision that allows students who have previously been accepted or enrolled in a public university and who applied this year with a high school diploma (2025 cycle) to reapply for the general admission process.

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Honors Discoverers of the Mechanism of 'Self-Regulation' in the Immune System

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2025, in recognition of their discovery of critical mechanisms that enable the immune system to restrain itself and prevent it from attacking healthy body tissues.

Cooperation Agreement for the Rehabilitation of University Laboratories between the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and the Organization "Humanity for All"

The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed a new cooperation agreement on Sunday with the organization "Humanity for All", aimed at equipping and renovating laboratories in several university hospitals, as part of a plan to support the medical and educational infrastructure in Syria.

Cancellation of government grants for private universities in Syria starting from the academic year 2025–2026

Dr. Mohammed Al-Suwaid, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Private Education Affairs and Chairman of the Digital Transformation Committee, announced that the Higher Education Council decided in its last session to cancel the grants allocated to private universities starting from the academic year 2025–2026.

Presidential Decree Establishing Idlib University and Merging Its Associated Colleges into a Unified Structure

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara issued a decree today, Thursday, declaring Idlib University officially established as of August 2, 2015, with its numerical staff approved from the same date, in an organizational step aimed at unifying the academic and administrative structure in the governorate.

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and the Acting Hungarian Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Academic Partnership

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, discussed with the Acting Hungarian Ambassador in Damascus, Istvan Gyula Shush, mechanisms to strengthen the ties of bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research.

Aleppo University Clarifies the Truth About the Broken Statues in the Faculty of Arts: Only Removal of Old Projects

"The artworks that appeared broken in the campus of the Faculty of Fine Arts were not actually destroyed, but rather old student projects that had deteriorated due to time and weather conditions were removed."

Syrian Higher Education Reduces Admission Rates for Students Returning from Abroad

In a strategic move aimed at supporting Syrian students returning from non-Syrian universities, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced today, Wednesday, a reduction in admission rates for several university specializations within the transfer and equivalent conversion competition for the academic year 2025–2026.

Damascus University Among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide According to Stanford and Elsevier Rankings

Damascus University has achieved a significant academic milestone by being listed among the top 2% of scientists around the world, according to a ranking issued by Stanford University in collaboration with the global research institution Elsevier, which is one of the most prominent internationally recognized scientific rankings.

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