It refers to a period of paid leave granted to a teacher or other university employee for study or research, typically every seven years.
The word itself comes from the Hebrew word "shabbat" which means Sabbath, a day of rest.
It refers to a period of paid leave granted to a teacher or other university employee for study or research, typically every seven years.
The word itself comes from the Hebrew word "shabbat" which means Sabbath, a day of rest.