In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the traditional teacher-centered model is gradually making way for collaborative and student-driven approaches. Peer tutoring, a method where students assist each other in learning, has gained prominence, especially in disciplines like mathematics. This approach is not just a trend; it represents a paradigm shift in the way we perceive […] … learn more→

In my digital studies class, I asked students to pose a query to ChatGPT and discuss the results. To my surprise, some asked ChatGPT about my biography. ChatGPT said I received my PhD from two different universities, and in two different subject areas, only one of which represented the focus of my doctoral work. This […] … learn more→

Image is a term used in everyday life with several meanings. In some cases, it refers to visual representation and is sometimes used as a mental abstraction. In the field of business management it is accepted that, in a competitive market, it is necessary to have a brand image that is known and valued by consumers. It […] … learn more→

It is a truth almost never acknowledged, that university communities are absolutely, totally, tragically addicted to gossip. I was reminded of this truth when the identity of the new ANU VC was announced last week. It was goodbye to the much celebrated and respected Brian Schmidt and hello to the much celebrated and respected Genevieve Bell. Everyone I talked […] … learn more→

Keep up. Keep up. Don’t get behind. When I hear these words I immediately want to rebel. What’s really wrong with being a bit behind? Keeping up with what’s being published takes time and effort. Do you really, really need to do it? Well, in relation to your specific research, yes. It’s always helpful to […] … learn more→

The excitement of entering a new academic year for university and college students can be palpable and filled with hope. But the start of the school year in post-secondary settings also has a shadow side, known as the red zone. The red zone is one of the riskier times for gender-based and sexualized violence to occur […] … learn more→

Since the refoundation law of July 8, 2013, the fight against sexist, homophobic and transphobic discrimination has been at the heart of the school’s missions which, in the name of the values ​​of equality and respect for others in their diversity, must ensure the safety of LGBT+ students. The latter are in fact vulnerable populations , running the […] … learn more→

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are in dire straits. With the market in a severe downturn, it’s safe to assume the NFT bubble has well and truly burst. It was never clear why these digital collectables traded for such large amounts of money. Now they mostly do not. What’s behind their turn of fate? And is there […] … learn more→

In March 2022, approximately a month after Russia invaded Ukraine, a video of Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, was broadcast on a Ukrainian national channel. In this video, the president asks his people to surrender their weapons and return to their families. This video was quickly identified as a deepfake due to its low quality and will therefore have […] … learn more→

With school and university exams looming, students will be thinking about how they can maximise their learning. Memory is a key part of how we learn. If students understand how memory works, they can prioritise effective study habits. This will help for exams as well as their learning in the longer term. What is memory? […] … learn more→