In these unsettling times, the epigram attributed to Winston Churchill that we should “never let a good crisis go to waste” has become a touchstone for many political and business leaders. For the university sector, however, the maxim suggested by Game of Thrones’ arch manipulator Petyr Baelish is arguably more fitting. “Chaos is a ladder,” […] … learn more→

The transformations due to the digital revolution and the Covid-19a epidemic invite us to rethink the places and forms of education. From now on, it is no longer a question of animating the eternal debate around the integration, or not, of digital tools in teaching practices. Thanks to the multiplication of mobile interfaces (computer, smartphone, tablet) equipped […] … learn more→

These unprecedented times are a reminder to all of us about the importance of science and its impact on society. Citizens face significant cognitive demands in evaluating scientific evidence, models and explanations presented online or in media reports about both our ongoing climate change crisis and COVID-19. In formal school settings, the important competencies to assess and evaluate […] … learn more→

The unexpected social and economic challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic have given increased urgency to questions about the purposes of a university education and the kinds of graduates that society needs. Much of this debate has focused on the extent to which university degrees lead to graduate jobs and higher graduate salaries. For example, […] … learn more→

High schools and colleges alike are always looking for ways to provide their stadium with more team spirit. Both high school and college has won their team to feel at home when they’re at their own stadium. You want your fans to know that this space isn’t there and completely belong to them. You want […] … learn more→

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted travel on a scale not seen in recent history. There has already been much debate about what this means for universities that rely on fees from international students, but largely ignored are the more personal challenges faced by students whose research involves fieldwork. Travel bans and the imposition of lockdowns in […] … learn more→

Group work or “cooperative learning” is often used in education, whether in school, college, high school or university. In 2018, a survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on educational practices revealed that nearly one in two French teachers, out of 1400 people questioned, relied on work in small groups. within their class. […] … learn more→

“Do you have a LinkedIn account? Every time we ask them this question, at the start of the Personal Branding course we run at ESCP Business School, 100% of the students raise their hands. But when asked about the way they use this social network, their answers converge on this type of comment: “I know I have […] … learn more→

I hate to fail. My failure avoidance leads to a tendency for overwork. I drive myself harder than any manager will, mostly out of fear of failure rather than love for the work. My feelings of insecurity make me a good employee and student, but they also put me at risk for burn out and […] … learn more→

A common critique of Australian universities today is that they operate as if they are corporations. The pursuit of endless sales in the form of international student enrolments appears to be their principal purpose, rather than the pursuit of learning and knowledge. The government seems to view universities the same way it views big business. […] … learn more→