“University city” emerges in Khan Younis to revive education in Gaza

Amid the destruction of educational institutions across the Gaza Strip, a grassroots initiative has led to the creation of a temporary “university city” in southern Gaza, offering students a chance to continue their studies despite the ongoing crisis. The project, established in Khan Younis, was not the result of an official plan, but rather an urgent response by academics and activists to the collapse of higher education infrastructure. With most universities out of service, the initiative provides flexible learning spaces, where lectures are held in tents or open areas using minimal resources. Students attend classes seated on basic benches or even the ground, while lecturers rely on simple tools such as whiteboards, printed materials, and oral instruction to deliver lessons. […]