You know that feeling, right? It’s two days before your big conference presentation and you’re lying in bed at 3am, staring at the ceiling wondering if anyone will turn up. And if they do, whether you will be able to say what you want to say. Your heart’s racing, your brain won’t stop, and you’re […] … learn more→

Could opening campuses abroad become a strategy for American universities seeking to escape political pressure from the White House tenant? Not so sure… Hidden costs, academic standards that are difficult to maintain, instability in host countries: these establishments are much more fragile than they appear – and sometimes simply untenable. Under increasing pressure from the […] … learn more→

If you had to do a test, how would you respond? Would you relish the chance to demonstrate your knowledge? Or worry you were about to fall short of the mark and embarrass yourself? Research tells us students’ attitudes towards taking tests or doing exams can have an impact on their performance. This is because what […] … learn more→

Business water is a significant cost for educational institutions, yet it is often overlooked up until the point the bill arrives. However, proper college business water management presents significant saving opportunities, and more specialist opportunities are becoming available. These water saving practices can save thousands of litres of water, resulting in lower water and wastewater […] … learn more→

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 comes into force throughout England on August 1 2025. Designed to stop universities from censoring controversial or unpopular ideas, the law gives the Office for Students responsibility for ensuring institutions comply. This law will mean that many universities will have to change the way they approach free speech. When it comes […] … learn more→

Still reading. This month it’s Schmit, John S (2022)The sociolinguistics of written identity, Constructing a self. Cham, Switzerland: PalgraveMacmillan. Schmit is a writing and linguistics professor. His book examines how students develop written identities in academic settings and the complex relationship between language, power, and social class in educational settings. I found it interesting- well, I always […] … learn more→

Disney celebrated the 75th anniversary of Cinderella in February this year, with the message that she didn’t just believe in dreams, but did something about them by going to the palace to get Prince Charming. The message emphasizes individual persistence for a happy ending, and projects popular ideas often entrenched in how undergraduate students learn about economics — […] … learn more→

“Earning a humanities degree was not only life changing, in terms of opening up a world of knowledge otherwise beyond my reach, it also turns out to have been enormously productive – for me and many, many people around me,” said Tim Winton this week. “My little arts degree has created jobs and cultural value for over […] … learn more→

Every year, millions of students from all parts of the globe study for a degree through a language other than their first, usually English. In 2023, 25% of all higher education students in the UK were international students. The understanding is that the incoming students will have, or develop, enough proficiency in English as a second language to study engineering, history, […] … learn more→

● Journalism education is considered no longer relevant to the dynamics of industrial needs and developments in digital technology. ● Changes in technology, professions, and production processes require journalists to remain critical. ● Journalism education must continue to instill idealism, public awareness, and ethical awareness. The discourse about journalism education being no longer relevant on campuses—including in […] … learn more→