We should not shy away from the fact that universities are an ableist working environment with the university’s mythical and illusionary expectations of a perfect academic worker with exceptional performance. The reality is that talent is talent, and every diverse group of academics bring something to the table and contribute to their universities. If you have seen […] … learn more→

So you are not doing PhD by publication. You’re not in a country and/or discipline which expects you to publish during your PhD – yes really, some do. And you hear conflicting advice about whether publishing during your PhD is a good idea or not. Some people say that writing a paper for publication (or a book chapter), while […] … learn more→

A few weeks ago, in a talk in the framework of the Castilla y León International Literature Festival ( FILE ) on the important role that women had in the press since the mid-19th century, attention was drawn to the need to include these names in textbook indexes alongside those of their contemporaries. Research interest in the […] … learn more→

Should universities require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending campus once vaccines are readily available in Australia? Professor Iain Martin, vice-chancellor of Deakin University and former dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland, says yes. Campus life is filled with potential super-spreader events. Students attend lectures, […] … learn more→

Most people use email frequently in their work, even more during lockdowns and with increased working from home. And all of us have heard tips for “netiquette” — those helpful hints for avoiding offence or miscommunication in the messages we send. But here’s the thing. Offence is taken as well as given. Neither good intentions […] … learn more→

Have you ever wondered if you’re just a character in some elaborate simulation? You shake the thought off because you’re a real person, living a real life, in a concrete reality. But can you be certain that you are? Isn’t it at least possible that your body and that the world around you are nothing […] … learn more→

For many teachers, news coverage of education seems to be unrelentingly negative. They say this is particularly noticeable in reporting of results of standardised tests such as NAPLAN and the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which seems to place most of the blame for perceived problems on them. suffice to say PISA making […] … learn more→

Legal battles over masks in schools are being fought across the country, including in Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nevada and Texas. Rather than clarifying policy, these legal challenges have led to more confusion. As a new school year begins and COVID-19 hospitalizations rise across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that students wear masks in school […] … learn more→

Giving good feedback is an art. It can be challenging for supervisors and managers, whether in an educational setting or any other workplace. Our newly published review of the past decade’s research on this issue confirms the key elements of improving feedback are to make it meaningful, constructive, timely and regular. Feedback is centred on giving information about actual […] … learn more→

Sending your little one off to daycare is a significant milestone both for your kid and you as a parent. However, finding the right daycare might feel overwhelming. It’s crucial that you, as a parent, have patience and consider all factors because you don’t want to end up making a decision that feels completely wrong […] … learn more→