More Islamic-school students in years 11 to 12 are enrolled in science and maths than other students in Australia. In our study of Islamic-school students’ career aspirations, about 28% of our sample were enrolled in science compared to the national enrolment rate of about 18%. Maths enrolment rates were at around 26% for the Islamic senior […] … learn more→

The transition was never planned this way. First the course material went from print room to Learning Management System, and we said: “Great!” Then the lectures were recorded and available online for students who might have been sick that week, and we said: “Great!” Then the students stopped coming to the lectures because they could […] … learn more→

In an effort to make Virginia roads safer, legislators have enacted a bill that is meant to decrease the number of accidents caused by drivers distracted by their cell phones. As of January 1, 2021, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while using a cell phone in Virginia. While similar legislation has previously existed […] … learn more→

Going to university is a momentous occasion and a significant milestone in your life. It’s exciting, and it’s a little bit scary all at once. There tends to be a lot of pressure placed on young people to decide if they’re going to university, what they’ll be studying, and which university they’ll choose.  You might […] … learn more→

Australian university leaders are nearly three times more likely to be a man than a woman. Of 37 public university chancellors, just 10 are women (27%) and 27 (73%) are men. It’s exactly the same for vice-chancellors: 10 are women and 27 are men. Together, this means men hold 54 of the 74 top jobs […] … learn more→

My reflection is rooted in the words of a young colleague who once told me: “We do two jobs”, implying teaching and research. I had never imagined it this way. I have always considered that my research work was essential to nourish my teaching mission and, reciprocally, that my relationship with students could nourish my scientific reflection. However, […] … learn more→

I’m an introverted researcher. I’m uncomfortable with attending social events to meet new people, which can be problematic when it comes to expanding my network. I know networks are really important for a career, and I know how much of an issue networking can be for me, so I try to be considered and prepared […] … learn more→

You can pick up helpful ideas from the most unlikely places. Like cooking shows. Yes I watch cooking shows, it’s one of my guilty pleasures. I’m sure I’m not the only one, given their popularity. Sometimes they offer more than new ways with potatoes. Just last week I found myself thinking about the ways in […] … learn more→

Students are heading off to universities around Australia, whether for the first time or as returning students, with expectations of a year of learning, making friends and enjoyable socialising. For some students this will not be the case. Bullying by other students continues to be a serious but neglected problem at Australian universities. Our recent study of […] … learn more→

Despite the many ways that COVID-19 has disrupted schools, the U.S. Department of Education will not give states a pass on giving standardized tests to students this year as it did in spring 2020. That’s according to new guidance the department issued Feb. 22. The guidance invites states to request waivers to shorten tests, give the tests in the […] … learn more→