Rishi Sunak, one of the candidates to be the UK’s next prime minister, has vowed to “crack down” on university degrees with poor career outcomes. This is not a new idea. The university regulator in England, the Office for Students, has already proposed setting minimum thresholds for the proportion of graduates from each course that should be in […] … learn more→
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How England plans to cut back ‘low value’ degrees so it can reap more student loan repayments
Ways to get through College with no student loans
Students all over the world rack up trillions of dollars in debt just trying to get a university education. This may make you wonder whether there are ways to get through college with no student loans. Sure, there is! Here are 11 ways to pay for your college tuition without being overwhelmed with debt. Find […] … learn more→
1 in 10 teachers say they’ve been attacked by students
Ten percent. That’s the portion of K-12 teachers in the United States who say they’ve been physically attacked by a student, a new survey has found. Various news outlets have reported what has been described as a “wave of student misbehavior” since students returned from remote learning to in-person instruction. The purported surge in student misconduct is part of an […] … learn more→
How universities can support international students beyond orientation week
Orientation to local culture and society offered by post-secondary education institutions is common, especially during the first couple of weeks of the new semester. In weeks and months to come, the international students will continue to adapt to their new environment and communities. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings another layer of complexity and uncertainty to international students’ university lives. […] … learn more→
Excelling as a musician takes practice and requires opportunities – not just lucky genes
What makes talented musicians so good at what they do? There’s plenty of evidence that people can be born that way. Research findings suggest that about half of musical ability is inherited. Even if that’s true, it doesn’t mean you must have musical talent in your genes to excel on the bass, oboe or drums. And […] … learn more→
Why you should immerse yourself into technology
Society is constantly changing, which means there’s always going to be new ways to do things. The innovations of technology have made things that were once considered impossible possible. In fact, not only has technology made life easier in general, it’s also one of the most bustling careers to date. There’s always going to be […] … learn more→
Computer science benefits students with learning disabilities – but not always for the long term
When computer science courses are delivered through career and technical education in high school, the courses can help students with learning disabilities feel better about their ability to succeed in STEM. The classes also help the students see the usefulness of computer science. This is what we found in a recent study with our […] … learn more→
Prejudice against LGBTI students is born in society and grows in school
The formal educational system in which children and adolescents spend a significant part of their lives is, in turn, an agent of socialization and a space for relationships. The school as gender technology On the one hand , the school is a technology of gender . That is, through the explicit curriculum, and especially the […] … learn more→
Recent trends in the food processing industry
Like other industries, the food and beverage processing industry has seen various trends due to changes in customer interests, the need to drive down costs, and advances in technology. Here are some of the most notable trends in the food industry. 1. Hygiene and Safety Standards The COVD-19 pandemic and the risk of its spread […] … learn more→
Universities shouldn’t use software to monitor online exams: here’s why
Proctoring software monitors a student’s computer or phone while they write exams. These programs have been around for some time but became ubiquitous during online learning in the pandemic. Proctoria, Respondus and Proctor U, the most popular programs, have enjoyed a 500% increase in usage since the start of COVID-19 and proctoring software is now a US$19 billion […] … learn more→
