Standing with Palestinian Higher Education since 1978
Standing with Palestinian Higher Education since 1978
Standing with Palestinian Higher Education since 1978
Standing with Palestinian Higher Education since 1978
Friends of Palestinian Universities builds UK and international academic solidarity, partnership, and exchange with Palestinian higher education institutions facing systematic attack.
We work to support the resilience of Palestinian scholars and students, strengthen international cooperation, and uphold the principles of freedom, equity, and justice for the future of education in Palestine.
New Report:
Scholasticide in Gaza
Friends of Palestinian Universities has published a major new multidisciplinary report documenting the systematic destruction of Gaza’s higher education sector and the continuing efforts of Palestinian universities, students and academics to sustain teaching, learning and research amid genocide.
Palestinian education is in crisis
Islamic University of Gaza 2022
Islamic University of Gaza 2025
What we do
We raise awareness
to effect change
We strengthen universities
by promoting partnerships
We empower students
with scholarships and resources
Testimonials of Hope from Gaza
Latest news
Al-Azhar University, Gaza President Brings Gaza’s Call for Academic Partnership to EAIE Glasgow 2026
Speaking on behalf of Gaza’s non-profit universities, Dr Omar Melad, President of Al-Azhar University, Gaza, addressed international higher education leaders…
We’re Hiring: Programme Officer
Title: Programme Officer Salary: £28,860–£30,000, depending on experienceLocation: Flexible / hybrid, combining home working and London office spaceContract: Full-time,Fixed-termReports to:…
New report documents scholasticide in Gaza – and the collective resilience sustaining Palestinian higher education
LONDON, 22 June 2026 – Friends of Palestinian Universities has published a major new multidisciplinary report documenting the systematic destruction…
Sustaining Higher Education Under Scholasticide: Lessons from Virtual Fellowships in Gaza
At the Times Higher Education Digital Universities UK 2026 conference (14–16 April, Birmingham), Friends of Palestinian Universities’ Director, Omar Shweiki,…
Webinar | Education as Hope: Wellbeing, Survival, and Resistance under Scholasticide
This session will explore the impact of genocide and settler violence on the wellbeing of students, educators, and the wider…
Our Universities Live On – An Interview with Professor Rifa Al-Khozondar
Our Universities Live On shares monthly stories of resilience, leadership, and vision from Palestinian university leaders, faculty, and students who…
Unified Emergency Statement by Palestinian Academics & Administrators of Gaza Universities, 29th May 2024
