Have you noticed certain words and phrases popping up everywhere lately? Phrases such as “delve into” and “navigate the landscape” seem to feature in everything from social media posts to news articles and academic publications. They may sound fancy, but their overuse can make a text feel monotonous and repetitive. This trend may be linked […] … learn more→

The emergence of so-called large language models, such as ChatGPT , has revived long-standing academic debates . What characteristics must an AI system possess to be considered truly intelligent ? Should it have common sense ? Should it be autonomous? Should it take into account the consequences of its actions? Answering these questions is crucial to understanding where we are in the challenge […] … learn more→

Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the “real” Christian or the “better” Christian or just the “true” Christian. For a majority of white evangelical protestants, Trump is the good Christian. Christians for Kamala, a newly created group of self-identified Christians who support the Democratic nominee, say that her […] … learn more→

Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people. It involves complicated science and data, and it can be really depressing, given the bleak picture it paints of Earth’s future. So how do educators get students more engaged in lessons about climate change? One way that works is to […] … learn more→

In the summer, most teachers take advantage of the opportunity to rest from the hustle and bustle of the academic year. However, many others spend part of their holidays refreshing their knowledge and adapting to new ways of teaching. But when it comes to innovation, not everything goes. Educational innovation is not just about using […] … learn more→

More and more companies are recruiting scriptwriters and designers in “design fiction,” an immersive method that uses science fiction to project potential futures. How are schools and universities adapting to this trend? “Design of fictions”, “creation of prototypes”, “ability to mobilize imaginations to glimpse desirable futures”: these are the new skills sought by Hermès, Matmut […] … learn more→

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has released its final report on governing AI for humanity. The report presents a blueprint for addressing AI-related risks while still enabling the potential of this technology. It also includes a call to action for all governments and stakeholders to work together in governing AI to foster […] … learn more→

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue with Yom Kippur, the theme of forgiveness keeps coming to my mind. The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are referred to in the Jewish tradition as the days of repentance, or the days of awe. During this period, Jews who […] … learn more→

In his new book, “Degrees of Risk: Navigating Insecurity and Inequality in Public Higher Education,” sociology professor Blake R. Silver examines some of many ways that college students can slip through the cracks at public colleges and universities. In the following Q&A with The Conversation U.S., Silver expounds on what he discovered while doing research […] … learn more→

During September, many Australian universities start making early offers to Year 12 students for a place next year. This is ahead of the main rounds of offers, due in January. These early entry schemes have been around for many years. But offers soared during COVID, with more than 40,000 school-leavers estimated to have received an early offer […] … learn more→