Monthly Archives: August 2025

Writing by hand and pausing helps you remember

Writing by hand and pausing helps you remember

Let’s pause for a moment and observe the gentle flow of these words before our eyes, that silent back and forth, and the voice reading them in our heads. How many of them will stay with you five minutes from now? And how many will effortlessly lodge themselves in our memory tomorrow? The question isn’t […] … learn more→

Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off. New research by Common Sense Media, a US-based non-profit organisation that reviews various media and technologies, has found about three in four US teens have used AI […] … learn more→

If we don't feel like we belong in our workplace, we perform less.

If we don’t feel like we belong in our workplace, we perform less.

Imagine a person who arrives at work every day unmotivated. They complete their tasks, avoid conflicts, and have no serious complaints about their salary or working conditions, but something is missing. They don’t feel like they belong in their workplace. What is a sense of belonging? From the perspective of organizational psychology , a sense of belonging […] … learn more→

American Universities: Is Internationalization Becoming a Line of Defense?

American Universities: Is Internationalization Becoming a Line of Defense?

Could opening campuses abroad become a strategy for American universities seeking to escape political pressure from the White House tenant? Not so sure… Hidden costs, academic standards that are difficult to maintain, instability in host countries: these establishments are much more fragile than they appear – and sometimes simply untenable. Under increasing pressure from the […] … learn more→

The dangers of exposing minors on social media: a trend we should and can avoid

The dangers of exposing minors on social media: a trend we should and can avoid

Sharenting , the exposure of information related to minors by their caregivers – a practice that includes images, videos, or personal data of the minor – has become increasingly common. Although the term refers to parents and close caregivers, it also applies to other figures in their environment, such as teachers . All of them are role models for the […] … learn more→

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

If you had to do a test, how would you respond? Would you relish the chance to demonstrate your knowledge? Or worry you were about to fall short of the mark and embarrass yourself? Research tells us students’ attitudes towards taking tests or doing exams can have an impact on their performance. This is because what […] … learn more→

A manager who watches over rather than a boss who supervises, what young graduates expect

A manager who watches over rather than a boss who supervises, what young graduates expect

Why do some young graduates thrive from their first day at work, while others struggle to find their way into the workplace? The answer often lies in a pivotal figure: the manager. We sifted through nearly 2,000 responses from business school alumni and early-career engineers with less than six years of professional experience. Between massive statistics and […] … learn more→

How to improve College business water management and reduce overheads

How to improve College business water management and reduce overheads

Business water is a significant cost for educational institutions, yet it is often overlooked up until the point the bill arrives. However, proper college business water management presents significant saving opportunities, and more specialist opportunities are becoming available. These water saving practices can save thousands of litres of water, resulting in lower water and wastewater […] … learn more→

Is there such a thing as a “youth language”?

Is there such a thing as a “youth language”?

We often associate fashionable expressions or practices like verlan with youth. But isn’t it a misuse of language to evoke a “youthful” speech? Is there really a vocabulary or a use of syntax that would allow us to identify ways of expressing ourselves specific to young people? “Gadjo”, “despee”, “tchop”: these words are associated, in media […] … learn more→

How letting your mind wander can reset your brain

How letting your mind wander can reset your brain

Every day, we’re faced with constant opportunities for stimulation. With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling endlessly, chasing our next hit of dopamine. But these habits are fuelling our stress – and our brains are begging for a break. What our brains really need is some […] … learn more→