Some journal articles never get sent out for review. They are rejected at the outset by the Editor. Why is this? Well, there’s a short and a somewhat longer and a very extensive answer to this question. The short answer is that the paper “doesnt fit the journal”. But this post give the somewhat longer […] … learn more→
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Behind the autonomy of universities, social issues?
Beyond the single question of registration fees in universities put back on the table, it seems, in spite of himself, by the candidate Emmanuel Macron , the question of the autonomy of universities constitutes one of the differences in higher education between the programs of presidential candidates. Where candidates like Jean-Luc Mélenchon come out in favor of the repeal […] … learn more→
Nursing RN to BSN online: Invest in your future
There’s no question that a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) can open up exciting career opportunities for nurses. But did you know that pursuing your BSN online can also provide many benefits? Here are just a few reasons earning your BSN online is a wise investment: Increased Earning Potential Nurses with a BSN earn […] … learn more→
How to stop your ideas from being ‘stolen’
Academics are always worried about having their ideas ‘stolen’. This deep cultural anxiety affects PhD students more than almost any other member of the community. There’s a good reason why PhD students should be anxious about protecting their ideas – examination. A PhD is meant to be a signal that you’re fit to be a […] … learn more→
Academic freedom can’t be separated from responsibility
Academic freedom has become a polarizing topic. Recent issues at the University of Ottawa expose ongoing challenges of balancing academic freedom with university community members’ rights to respectful and safe classroom and campus spaces. In October 2021, the university’s Committee on Academic Freedom issued a report that examined academic freedom, freedom of expression, equity, diversity and inclusion — […] … learn more→
What’s a post PhD research plan, or research agenda?
You’ve passed the PhD. You’re past the PhD. Congratulations. And I hope that you’ve taken some time to celebrate and that you’ve got over– or are dealing with – the post PhD slump. You’re now applying for jobs and post-doctoral positions. And you notice that these teaching or a post-doc positions (inside and outside of […] … learn more→
Grading students may be as easy as ABC, but evidence shows better ways to improve learning
Swinburne University recently announced it will remove grades from core aspects of its design degree. Instead it will focus on learning design processes and feedback throughout the semester. The “ungrading” movement, led by author Jesse Stommel, is gaining momentum internationally. A growing number of teachers are abolishing grading scales and negotiating more meaningful ways of judging individual pieces […] … learn more→
Student loans: would a graduate tax be a better option?
The UK government has announced plans to change the system of student loans in England, which will increase the amount of repayments collected from future graduates. In 2017, the Institute for Fiscal Studies expected only 55% of the government’s up-front spending on fees and maintenance loans to be repaid, with the rest to be contributed by taxpayers. […] … learn more→
The press in high school: the story of a practical education in the news
The week of the press at school organized each year makes it possible to make pupils aware of reading newspapers, to hear journalists talk about their profession and to understand the interest of a pluralist press. It is also an opportunity to discover the productions of the pupils and the media that they develop in […] … learn more→
Tackling writer’s block
It’s pretty common for writers to get stuck with their writing. Most people of course find a solution of some kind. Eventually. Sometimes the stuckness goes away, apparently by itself. But sometimes the writer finds something else to work on. Sometimes they go for a walk. Sometimes they switch activity. I try to follow the […] … learn more→
