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→
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AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first
Reinventing universities: what if we gave them a global mission?
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→
‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve
Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students achieve higher grades. The practice threatens to undermine the quality of a university degree and the prestige of higher education. Is it happening in Australia and […] … learn more→
A new ‘prac payment’ has just kicked in. But it ignores many uni students
On Tuesday, some Australian university students got access to a new payment. The Commonwealth Prac Payment is available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students. It will provide A$331.65 a week during compulsory professional placements, to help with living and study expenses. This could include travel, accommodation, uniforms and lost income from other employment. But […] … learn more→
Doctorate: The invisible costs of the thesis, between overwork and anxiety
A true intellectual journey, the doctorate can also, due to the precariousness it entails, become a veritable daily obstacle course, lastingly weakening young researchers both psychologically and economically. A look back at the lessons learned from a survey of 15 career paths in the humanities and social sciences. With Le Vacataire , published in 2025, economist Thomas […] … learn more→
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting to cut costs by reducing the time it takes to earn a degree from four years […] … learn more→
Global rankings fuel hype, but students have more to consider when choosing a uni
At this time of year, many year 12 students are seriously turning their minds to the future. Should they go to university next year? If so, which one? June is also the start of the global ranking season. Last week saw the release of the QS Quacquarelli Symonds 2026 world university rankings, amid reports of a […] … learn more→
Why college women suffer more intensely from imposter syndrome
Being a man or a woman, and how we have learned to be one or how the society in which we live has taught us to be one, influences how we deal with success. For example, some people, faced with success, suffer from what psychologist Pauline Clance defined decades ago as “imposture syndrome.” It causes them to […] … learn more→
What to expect from an Online MRA degree: Cost, tme & opportunities
Going for a graduate degree’s a big swing—time, cash, and grit are all on the line. But for pros juggling jobs and ambitions, online programs are a game-changer, offering flexibility to learn without hitting pause on life. The Master of Research Administration (MRA) is picking up steam, training folks to master research funding, compliance, and […] … learn more→
What is the purpose of a doctorate? What the history of the university’s highest degree teaches us
In the world of degrees, the doctorate occupies a special place. Not only is it the highest academic degree, but it not only certifies the mastery of skills, but also demonstrates the ability to produce new knowledge. How did it gain recognition in the job market? As a cost-saving measure, the 2025 finance law abruptly […] … learn more→
