Like the liver or the lungs, the brain is an organ. It is made of organic tissues, and its structure contributes to its function — probably. While we understand some of the most intricate behaviors of some of the least consequential organs in the human body, we hardly know anything for certain about the brain, […] … learn more→

When it comes to education in prison, policy and research often focus on how it benefits society or improves the life circumstances of those who are serving time. But as I point out in my new edited volume, “Education Behind the Wall: Why and How We Teach College in Prison,” education in prison is doing more than changing the […] … learn more→

Invented several decades ago, the concepts of virtual reality and augmented reality have received very significant media spotlight in recent years. The main reasons for this are the significant democratization of technologies and the very strong investments made by the GAFAMs on these subjects. Among the fields of application likely to benefit from these developments is training, a […] … learn more→

Unlike the carefully scripted dialogue found in most books and movies, the language of everyday interaction tends to be messy and incomplete, full of false starts, interruptions and people talking over each other. From casual conversations between friends, to bickering between siblings, to formal discussions in a boardroom, authentic conversation is chaotic. It seems miraculous that anyone […] … learn more→

As universities roar back to life with renewed expectations, students head to institutions that will shape their lives both now and in the future. At university, students are presented with various opportunities to participate in the governance of these communities. They may be asked to answer surveys, vote or — if they are confident enough […] … learn more→

Swearing was long dismissed as a topic of serious research because it was assumed to be simply a sign of aggression, weak language proficiency or even low intelligence. We now have quite a lot of evidence that challenges this view, prompting us to reconsider the nature – and power – of swearing. Whether we are fans of […] … learn more→

Exceptionally, perhaps unprecedented, the number of scholarship students fell by 3.9% in French higher education in 2021-2022. Sign, again that in France, this system responsible for allowing access to higher education for the working classes is at the end of its rope, struggling to fill the inequalities it is supposed to correct? It should be noted that the […] … learn more→

Miguel lives in Argentina, he is 22 years old. School has always cost him and he hasn’t finished high school yet. He dreamed of being a footballer, he tried but it couldn’t be. He works fewer days than he would like and the money he earns is not enough. He lives for the day, he doesn’t know if tomorrow […] … learn more→

Last September, the Gallup polling institute suggested that 50% of full-time or part-time employees over the age of 18 in the United States would be “quiet quits”, which would designate people who ” don’t outdo themselves at work and just live up to their job description. Immediately, the term “quiet quitting” imposed itself in the public debate […] … learn more→

One key change to universities under the Morrison government was the Job-ready Graduates program. Starting in 2021, this significantly increased student fees for humanities degrees, slashed them for nursing and teaching, and moved many other courses up and down. University enrolment figures suggest it has not achieved its goal: to steer students into certain fields of study and away from […] … learn more→