In a world marked by climate, social and technological crises, preparing younger generations to navigate uncertainty has become a necessity. Very early on, they are invited to take concrete actions, anchored in their daily lives, which are embodied, in particular, in the adoption of simple gestures in favor of the environment  : sorting waste, consuming local products […] … learn more→

It’s back-to-school season around Australia. While many students will be excited to reunite with friends, or have some nerves about the first day, others may feel an overwhelming sense of dread about school. This can be confusing and worrying for parents. We are researching child and parent perspectives about what is making school too stressful to attend. […] … learn more→

Everyone should leave school with a solid understanding of maths. Decent mathematics literacy is a hugely important skill in many aspects of life. We need it when budgeting for a weekly shop, asking for a pay rise and completing a tax return. An interest and enjoyment in maths fostered at school can lead people to […] … learn more→

The internationalisation of higher education has been, for decades, a key vehicle for fostering global understanding and cultural exchange. Student mobility programmes, international talent recruitment and cross-country research collaboration have contributed to an innovative and connected global educational ecosystem. However, in recent years, geopolitical tensions, coupled with economic and security challenges, are fragmenting this common […] … learn more→

I recently came across a researcher who was giving up. No more academia. There were other, better things to do. She had been working as a contract researcher for a long time. It is not uncommon for contract researchers to spend a long time going from contract to contract. However, the researcher who was giving up […] … learn more→

At a time when so-called generative AIs amaze us with their prowess, how can we correctly assess the achievements of pupils and students? Is the emergence of the ChatGPT conversational robot likely to disrupt assessment practices? Are the issues being raised in a radically new way or is there ultimately nothing really new under the […] … learn more→

Title of course: AI Literacy and Building Resilience to Misinformation What prompted the idea for the course? As an associate director of a college library, I’ve watched artificial intelligence technologies become commonplace in society. They help shape our media. They influence our social interactions. And they’re also reshaping education. Through conversations with colleagues and students, I discovered an urgent […] … learn more→

As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism. This is a definition favored by many Jewish community leaders and politicians because its broad language can be applied to most anti-Israel rhetoric. This includes Kenneth Marcus, […] … learn more→

The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: who’s most likely to embrace AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s the tech-savvy – those who understand how AI works – who are most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new research (published in the Journal of Marketing) finds the opposite. People with less knowledge […] … learn more→

We’re witnessing a momentous period in US history and culture. A second Donald Trump presidency promises to be just as turbulent, if not more so, than his first term in office. A proper understanding of how the US works is going to be vital in years to come. The UK will need people with this knowledge […] … learn more→