In today’s fast-paced, screen-centric world, creating spaces where children can play, grow, and connect with others has never been more important. For schools, municipalities, churches, and community organizations, investing in high-quality school playground equipment and commercial playground equipment is more than a budget line item—it’s a long-term commitment to the physical, emotional, and social development […] … learn more→

A couple of times a year I write about strategies for getting going with your writing. But I’ve made a big list this time, just for a change. Fifty things to do to help yourself with your writing. Build your writing strategy repertoire! Tackle perfectionism Write badly on purpose – Give yourself permission to write […] … learn more→

Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just being […] … learn more→

Want to help a loved one beat addiction? Supporting someone through addiction treatment can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but you’re not sure how. Maybe you’re worried about saying the wrong thing or doing too much. Here’s the thing… Your support can make or break their recovery. According to recent data, 57% of people […] … learn more→

Title of course: Art and Generative AI What prompted the idea for the course? I see many students viewing artificial intelligence as humanlike simply because it can write essays, do complex math or answer questions. AI can mimic human behavior but lacks meaningful engagement with the world. This disconnect inspired the course and was shaped […] … learn more→

If they want to adapt to the accelerating pace of global and technological change, universities around the world would benefit from reinventing themselves. What assets do they have to assert themselves as “laboratories of transition” in the face of current challenges? Today we are facing what Edgar Morin called a “polycrisis.” Global challenges of all kinds are […] … learn more→

For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce. You paid for tuition, showed up to lectures, completed assignments and eventually earned a credential. That process did two things: it gave you access to knowledge that was hard to find elsewhere, and it signalled to employers you had invested time and […] … learn more→

“And do you work well with AI?” As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity. In fact, […] … learn more→

When COVID arrived early in 2020, pandemic restrictions made in-person mental health care difficult or impossible. Both therapists and patients had to adapt almost overnight. For many in the field, it felt like a gamble: could this screen-based format offer the same level of support for people struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Evidence has […] … learn more→

Over the past 400 years or so, a set of mostly unwritten guidelines has evolved for how science should be properly done. The assumption in the research community is that science advances most effectively when scientists conduct themselves in certain ways. The first person to write down these attitudes and behaviors was Robert Merton, in 1942. […] … learn more→