Following the intensification of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, pro-Palestinian activists organized large-scale demonstrations at American universities in 2024. They denounced the genocide being committed in Gaza and demanded that academic institutions sever their ties with Israel. This movement has spread to Europe . In response, the academic authorities of some universities have imposed an institutional boycott of Israeli universities . This […] … learn more→
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The academic boycott against Israel is a minority view and reflects the emergence of new academic norms.
Unis are going back to in‑person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat
Earlier this month the University of Sydney launched an investigation into allegations miniature spy cameras were used to record and distribute exam content online. At the same time, the UK’s national examinations regulator warned smart glasses, smartwatches and concealed earpieces are emerging threats for unis. Chief regulator of qualifications Sir Ian Bauckham noted technology was “changing fast”: There are […] … learn more→
Many college students already have well‑formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem
My colleagues and I recently spoke with a group of talented, interesting students who just completed their first year of college about using artificial intelligence as a research tool. I asked what must have seemed like an unrelated question: “How many of you cheated in high school?” Most of the students raised their hands. Perhaps […] … learn more→
Should we rely on accreditations and rankings to assess the quality of an institution?
Every year, thousands of prospective students scour the websites of top schools and universities in search of the magic key: the right label, the right accreditation, the right ranking. AACSB , EQUIS , the Shanghai Ranking , Times Higher Education – all these acronyms promise excellence. But what do they actually measure? The answer is less reassuring than it seems. Accreditation is […] … learn more→
Choosing a course of study: a guide to learning how to decide without getting stuck
When a student asks themselves, “What should I study?”, they often feel they must find a quick, definitive answer, as if their entire future hinges on a single decision. However, choosing a course of study can be experienced as a learning process: how to make an informed, realistic, and personally meaningful choice. A sound career […] … learn more→
The illusion of artificial intelligence detectors: why they are neither useful nor fair
A student submits a brilliant paper. But it’s too well-written, too structured, too “perfect.” The suspicion immediately arises: perhaps it was done by artificial intelligence. The first impulse is to use an AI-generated text detector. We apply it to the paper, and the tool tells us that there’s an 87% probability it was generated by […] … learn more→
Why I quit my academic job to study photography
People often imagine life-changing career decisions as a single dramatic moment: a sudden epiphany, a bold declaration, a clean break. My decision to quit my academic job and step away from my work in artificial intelligence (AI) training was nothing like that. The truth is that the moment had been building for years. It started […] … learn more→
Is an A still an A? The truth behind grade inflation
Recently, a spate of news coverage has raised concerns about grade inflation in schools across Canada. These concerns stem in part from policies stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, when there was widespread cancellation of large-scale tests, freezing of grades during school closures and “compassionate” grading practices that accounted for students’ personal situations. Together, these changes […] … learn more→
International students: artificial intelligence tools to reduce the language barrier?
French higher education attracted nearly 450,000 international students in 2024-2025, placing France 7th in the world. They represent almost 15% of the student population in French universities. Student mobility is constantly increasing . In Europe, there have been more organized mobility programs in ten years than in the previous twenty-seven years, with demand in 2025 up 9% compared to 2024. This acceleration is […] … learn more→
Small changes to bring back deep thinking at university
“Students aren’t paying attention,” “they use ChatGPT for everything”… these are comments and perceptions shared in university circles. But can we transform these feelings into something measurable and, above all, into useful tools for teachers? In our recent teacher training project (with 15 teachers from Engineering, Law, Psychology, Journalism, Nursing and Botany) we tried precisely […] … learn more→
