If a student were to walk off the Harvard campus and onto a street in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and argue for the genocide of Jews, the U.S. Constitution would bar prosecuting her for hate speech. If the same student left her perch on the sidewalk and returned to the Harvard campus to continue […] … learn more→
Why university presidents find it hard to punish advocating genocide − college free speech codes are both more and less protective than the First Amendment
The slow paper
I’m finally writing a paper. It’s one that’s been percolating for about a year. A year, that’s actually not a long time in the making. That’s just the way it is sometimes. As much as you might want it to be otherwise, some ideas just take their own good time to coalesce. I’ve assumed until […] … learn more→
We are hurtling towards a million international students in Australia – migration changes will only slow this growth, not stop it
The Australian government is aiming to rein in the growth of international students in its new migration policy, released on Monday. This is in response to record levels of international students entering the country once COVID-related border closures were lifted. Current and former international students living in Australia already number 860,000 and are hurtling towards one […] … learn more→
How to achieve administrative and legal texts that are easily understood
Who has not had it happen to you, when filling out an official form, that you are not able to choose one of the options because you do not understand which one best suits your situation? Or having to read a paragraph of an administrative statement several times until it becomes impossible? Even experts and linguists […] … learn more→
How ChatGPT can help you do archival research — but never replace archivists
Archivists assist users like historians, genealogists, students or citizens in locating, accessing and interpreting archives. Archival reference services have long been seen as services that mediate understanding and dialogue between archivists, users and archives to make documentary objects more accessible and usable. Recent years have seen the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in heritage institutions like libraries, archives, museums and galleries. Researchers […] … learn more→
How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period
The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That’s why it’s crucial to be extra vigilant about your cybersecurity during this time. Here are some essential tips to safeguard yourself and […] … learn more→
AI can teach math teachers how to improve student skills
When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students’ math performance improved. My colleagues and I developed this online professional development program, which relies on a virtual facilitator that can – among other things – present problems to the […] … learn more→
I’m an expert in diplomatic gift giving. Here are my 5 top tips for the best Christmas present exchange
As we get closer to Christmas, your family will probably have some kind of gathering. You will reunite with people who you might not see any other time. There will be some awkward small talk, everyone will start off on their best behaviour, there will be too much food, and presents will be exchanged. Sometimes, […] … learn more→
Are we managing to educate in equality?
Have you ever been surprised listening to two boys or girls having a conversation in which roles are differentiated by sex? How common is this in today’s society? Gender stereotypes and biases are built in childhood and limit the future of youth . Furthermore, they are intensified through study plans, teaching materials and practices or relationships with family and […] … learn more→
Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not. Disinformation is deliberately generated misleading content disseminated for selfish or malicious purposes. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared unwittingly or with good intentions, disinformation aims to foment distrust, destabilize institutions, discredit good intentions, defame opponents and delegitimize sources of knowledge such as science […] … learn more→