University tuition fees in England are some of the highest in the world, with an average annual cost of £9,188. This means that English students are paying significantly more for higher education that those in many other countries – including the US which is known for its expensive tuition fees, and where the average student pays […] … learn more→

When I first set out to research how the Holocaust was being depicted in textbooks in New Jersey’s public schools, my hope was to see what students were being taught about the systematic state-sponsored killingof 6 million Jewish men, women and and children. I never imagined that my work would lead me to serve as a witness against […] … learn more→

Last springboard for exams, graduation – or even entry into the workforce, for the oldest of them – the end of the semester represents for students one of the most stressful periods of year. According to a study conducted in the United States, 60% of undergraduates report experiencing above-average stress levels during this period. More than […] … learn more→

As the 30th anniversary of the movie Dead Poets Society arrives in June and the 200th birthday of the American poet Walt Whitman also passes, fans of the 1989 movie can take a moment to wonder at its inspirational grip. The film, considered for some as a dramatic highlight of Robin Williams’ career, told the story of students from a conservative elite […] … learn more→

More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social media as being positive for their mental health, the survey found. Another 45% say it has both positive and negative effects. Two-thirds of the survey’s respondents believe […] … learn more→

Unless the federal government changes its funding policy for universities, less well-off ones, particularly regional universities, are going to fail. In Britain, it is already happening. Several bankruptcies are imminent. In Australia, many are clearly in financial difficulties and are trying to raise money any way they can. During the election campaign, ABC’s Four Corners highlighted questionable practices in […] … learn more→

I used to get raised eyebrows and looks of disbelief, when I responded to the question: ‘how long did it take you to get your PhD’ with the answer: 2 years. I could have said 14 months to submit and 22months if you include the graduation ceremony, but that would have been pushing the limits […] … learn more→

Are you often a no-show? Or one of those people who says “Maybe” on a Facebook event? I’m a veteran events organiser.  Throughout my career, planning and running events has been an integral part of the work I do. Now, as a lecturer in a researcher development unit, convening programs is a big part of my […] … learn more→

It is our final year ..  this is it pass or fail, graduate or not. Anxious times. Most of us have anxieties of some description. Be it too much weight or perhaps too little weight. Do you smash the junk food when studying hard or do you just not eat and hit the coffee. Often […] … learn more→

Until a few years ago, maybe a decade ago, the concerns parents had when their children reached adolescent age, apart from issues related to studies, focused on things like the first consumption of alcohol, flirting with drugs, risks to unprotected sex, night fights after a night of partying, etc. Nowadays, without a doubt, this continues […] … learn more→