CBD oil has been headlining medical news for the past few months. Researchers and scientists in the US are trying to keep up with evidence showing cannabidiol oil’s potential benefits. The most recent news regarding this miracle strain? Studies have shown that regular application of CBD inhibits cancerous cell growth in rats. CBD oil is […] … learn more→

We all know that good sleep leads to better results. We feel better, look better, and work better after getting a good night’s sleep. Most of us make a genuine effort to improve our sleep habits. However, it can sometimes be difficult to attain this improvement. It may be tricky to pinpoint the exact reason […] … learn more→

Meet Dr Oozing-Confidence. He knows his work is important. Very important. Superior even. He gets very miffed when he reads anything that is on his topic, or connected with it, that doesn’t recognise his contributions and their significance. He is always keen to point these ignoramuses to the key texts in the field – his. And now […] … learn more→

  While both universities and community colleges practice many of the same frauds, one fraud in particular is most common by far at the community college: Pell Grant fraud. A Pell Grant is basically free money, close to $6,000, available for a student to take college courses. Of course, “college course” is defined by admin, […] … learn more→

The safety of electronic cigarettes has been a subject of mixed messages over the last few years. Studies have linked e-cigs to a wide range of issues but even then, health experts still maintain the idea of using electronic cigarettes is still way safer compared to smoking itself. Part of the reason why many people […] … learn more→

Changes in the higher education sector have created the perfect environment for students to cheat – and get away with it. New research shows that can students cheat on virtually any type of assessment. So why is this the case, and can anything be done to prevent cheating? Why is it so easy for students […] … learn more→

In recent years, my leading Australian university has opened several landmark new buildings that have received numerous architectural awards and mountains of international press coverage. It has also invested huge amounts in the surrounding real estate, converting countless buildings into collaborative teaching spaces and student lounges. All this has been accompanied by a cinema-quality advertising […] … learn more→

If you are one of approximately 1.8 million students receiving a bachelor’s degree this year, you’ve probably been working on your resume. This can be a challenging task for upcoming college graduates, especially those with minimal work experience. When you consider that hiring managers typically take less than 10 seconds to decide which pile your […] … learn more→

Pupils who have access to physical educational resources, such as books and computers at home, tend to perform better in science than those who don’t. This has been proved by a great deal of international research. It’s true in South Africa, too, but our research has found that less tangible factors also play a role […] … learn more→

Writing about your own work is sometimes tricky. There are ‘secretarial’ text issues involved in using your own work. I’ll talk here about how you refer to yourself and the work, and the vexed question of self-plagiarism. writing your work into the text The advice on self citation often suggests that you refer to yourself by […] … learn more→