In the age of information and the digital economy, financial education is not just an important skill: it is a real necessity. However, in many schools and homes this fundamental pillar continues to take a backseat. Let’s imagine a world where children not only know how to add and subtract, but also how to invest, […] … learn more→

The quality of education in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England has seriously declined, according to a recent report from Ofsted and the prisons inspectorate. The report into these institutions, whose offenders are aged 15 to 18, referred to “steadily declining educational opportunities”. Among the failings listed were a lack of time allocated to education, lack of […] … learn more→

Pedigree cat breeding has long had its controversies but a new trend for cats bred to look like American bully XL dogs could be one of the most worrying fads yet. So-called “bully cats” originated in the US and are a result of mutant breeding. Unlike pedigree breeding, which focuses on keeping animals purebred, mutant breeding involves intentionally combining genetic […] … learn more→

In today’s classrooms, tools such as machine translation ( MT) technology have become a key resource for language learners. They help students translate words or texts or complete writing assignments quickly and easily. While these tools are helpful, it is important to understand how automatic translation technology is used and what impact it can have on learning, especially for […] … learn more→

On October 16 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then and there on Broome Bridge. It is the most famous graffiti in mathematical history, but it looks rather unassuming: i […] … learn more→

Who is responsible for order on campus? Who should a demonstration be reported to? What are students’ rights in this area? How do universities ensure freedom of expression? Some legal insights. While various student gatherings “in support of the Palestinian people” were organized at the beginning of October, the new Minister of Higher Education Patrick Hetzel addressed the […] … learn more→

Title of course: Contested U.S. Presidential Elections What prompted the idea for the course? I was looking for a way to make history relevant to students. Since I research and teach a lot about U.S. politics, I decided to focus on presidential elections that had contested results. Contested elections have happened when candidates failed to […] … learn more→

In an increasingly connected world, where borders are blurred and instant communication is the norm, instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage have revolutionised the way we interact. But what if this everyday tool could go beyond casual chats and become an ally for language learning? Creation of educational content One of the first […] … learn more→

The deep learning machine AlphaFold, which was created by Google’s AI research lab DeepMind, is already transforming our understanding of the molecular biology that underpins health and disease. One half of the 2024 Nobel prize in chemistry went to David Baker from the University of Washington in the US, with the other half jointly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper, both from […] … learn more→

Title of Course Evidence-Based Happiness for Teachers What prompted the idea for the course? I was discouraged. For nearly three decades, as a clinical psychologist, I trained mental health professionals on suicide assessment. The work was good but difficult. All the while, I watched in dismay as U.S. suicide rates relentlessly increased for 20 consecutive years, from […] … learn more→