What is the first word that comes to mind if we hear “mathematics”? It is very likely that terms such as numbers, operations, calculus or algebra will appear; but if a term is usually in the imaginary of the citizenry in relation to mathematics, that is the “problem”. This intimate connection between mathematics and problems finds its […] … learn more→

ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply concerned about academic integrity, while administrators urge us to “embrace the benefits” of this “new frontier.” It’s a classic example of what my colleague Punya Mishra calls the “doom-hype cycle” around new technologies. Likewise, media coverage of human-AI interaction – whether paranoid or starry-eyed – tends […] … learn more→

Having worked from home during the pandemic, a lot of us find it challenging to “dress the part” after returning to the office. Heading to work means you have to spend some money on the right attire. However, you do not need to spend all your savings on a new wardrobe. Forget what Instagram or […] … learn more→

There are about 8 billion humans in 2022, 50% of them women. The latter, although as numerous as men, are under-represented in scientific fields. Also, among the 956 Nobel laureates, are there only 60 women , or 6%: would the differences between women and men be such as to justify such a disparity? Natural differences? The first difference […] … learn more→

If you hate Mondays, you’re not alone. After a few days off work, many of us find it difficult to get back into work routines and responsibilities. In fact, you can experience fear and anxiety on weekends, we usually know as “ Sunday scaries ”. You may not always be able to change your schedule or work demands […] … learn more→

Science of examinations and competitions, docimology, of “dokimè” (test) and “logos” (science) finds its origin in the work on the validity of the notation systems of the French psychologist Henri Piéron. It was in 1922 that he proposed the concept and launched research around the results of the primary school certificate. These would be popularized by his […] … learn more→

The growing offer by universities of double degree programs is a reality throughout the world. The possibilities of choosing a double degree are increasing. By way of example, in Catalonia, approximately 25% of the offer of degrees offers this possibility. In Spain, double degrees are protected by the new laws on the university system and the quality of university education . The […] … learn more→

A significant proportion of young Australians still do not finish high school. According to data released by the Productivity Commission on Tuesday, about one in five students leave before they reach Year 12. In 2022, about 79% of students started Year 12, the lowest in the last ten years of data reported. The rate was higher for […] … learn more→

As centres of learning, universities have the potential to help whole communities learn about and address climate change. Education can lead us to change our attitudes and behaviour. It can also help us deal with the anxiety or fear of doom that can stun us into inaction. But there are aspects of how universities work that can […] … learn more→

For the majority of students, the college where they enroll is often the one from where they will graduate. But not so for the approximately 1 million students who transfer each year from one school to another. Of these 1 million, about 100,000 students transfer from one of the approximately 2,300 for-profit universities that exist in the U.S. That’s a sizable portion […] … learn more→