New chancellors appointed to Islamic University and National University

The appointments come after changes to laws governing the two state universities.

Maldives offers first medical degree in 2018

The Maldives National University will offer medical degree courses for the first time in 2018 with assistance from the Pakistani government, Health Minister Abdulla Nazim has pledged.

Religious scholar sex assault trial starts

The preliminary hearing involving Sheikh Mohamed Shafiu was closed to the media and public to protect the rights of the underage student, who accused the former university lecturer of sexual assault.

President appoints chancellors to Islamic university, national university

On social media, an outpouring of support for ex university vice chancellor

The resignation of Dr Hassan Hameed, the vice chancellor of the Maldives National University, has elicited an outpouring of support on social media and a campaign requesting President Abdulla Yameen to re-appoint him to the university board.

Opposition concerned at “interference” with educational institutions

National University provides MVR2.7 million worth of research grants

Maldives National University to start classes for preschool and primary grades

Ministry of Environment holds panel discussion to reflect on World Water Day 2014

Maldives National University establishes postgrad research centre

Housing Ministry issues seven day ultimatum for National University to vacate Jamaaluddeen building

PhD courses to be introduced by National University

Maldives higher education enrollment ratio “about same as sub-Saharan Africa”: VP

Addu grows roots with SAARC preparations

New book analyses Maldives’ curricula