Economic thinking governs much of our world. But the discipline’s teaching is stuck in the past. Centred around antiquated 19th-century models built on Newtonian physics, economics treats humans as atomic particles, rather than as social beings. While academic research often manages to transcend this simplicity, undergraduate education does not – and the influence of these simplified ideas is […] … learn more→
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Why the world is due a revolution in economics education
Who needs an editor? You.
I work as an editor and have felt a little overwhelmed by the number of language errors and typos I’ve spotted in books and on signs lately. There’s no need to be afraid of editors. Most of us are gentle, friendly souls who just want to help others communicate more effectively. Someone once described editors […] … learn more→
The abysmal rabbithole of Higher Ed corruption
I’ve written before the college paper writing scam, where a significant portion of college papers are written by ghost writers. Every few years, one of these ghost writers “spills the beans,” exposing just how easy this is to do. Back when college classes had 25 students or less, when faculty weren’t teaching half a dozen […] … learn more→
Time management tips for college students who writes dissertation
College is the most crucial time in building career as well as connections. Networking during college helps one throughout life. Most of it is done through the events, which often require a lot of time. When writing dissertations, time management for college students becomes particularly important. There are certain tips for college students that can […] … learn more→
Is it possible to study Nursing online?
Studying online is becoming a popular option for individuals around the globe because it proves to be a much more pocket-friendly option, as opposed to studying on campus. It also allows students to work part-time and cover the costs while attaining their degree of choice. While not all degrees can be obtained online, nursing is […] … learn more→
Campus free speech laws being enacted in many states, but some may do more harm than good
Continuing a recent trend, more states are passing laws that deal with free speech rights on college campuses. Action has also come at the federal level with President Donald Trump’s March 21 executive order on campus free speech. There have also been calls to add campus speech protections to the Higher Education Act. This legislation is the main federal law dealing […] … learn more→
Chinese hackers target Research Universities
Admin: “Please be aware we had another phishing attempt on our servers, do not respond to e-mails in the following format…” –I get phishing/hacking e-mails on my institution’s account about every week or so. Like most folks, I get many “phishing” attempts on my e-mail. Some are quite good, but many have a weakness which […] … learn more→
Should you leave your PhD off your CV?
A couple of weeks ago I shared some of the research I have been doing with my colleagues Associate Professor Hanna Suominen and Dr Will Grant about recruiter’s attitudes to PhD graduates. I recommend you read the previous post on anti-PhD attitudes before this one, but briefly: our research concerns recruiters, who are important gate keepers in the non-academic employment process. […] … learn more→
Should a PhD be hard?
Of course a PhD is “hard” – as in it “has a high difficulty setting” and also “is a lot of work”. It is three or more years of creating new knowledge, after all. But how “hard” should it be, and what kind of “hard”? In my work teaching research and writing skills at La […] … learn more→
Another College dies, stranding students and enriching admin
Before the days of the student loan scam, universities were renowned for their endurance. The oldest university in the world is over a thousand years old, and even “abandoned” universities like in Timbuktu still endure, because they were collections of scholars…not institutions devoted to siphoning off student loan money. Despite the money pouring into higher […] … learn more→
