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→

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→

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→

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→

President Donald Trump appears to have walked back plans for the U.S. State Department to scrutinize and revoke visas for Chinese students studying in the country. On June 11, 2025, Trump posted on his social media platform TruthSocial that visas for Chinese students would continue and that they are welcome in the United States, as their presence “has always […] … learn more→

At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a coordinated effort that targets access and diversity in American colleges. As scholars who study access to higher education, we have found that when these efforts are paired with pressure to reinstate standardized tests, they […] … learn more→

In less than three years, artificial intelligence technology has radically changed the assessment landscape. In this time, universities have taken various approaches, from outright banning the use of generative AI, to allowing it in some circumstances, to allowing AI by default. But some university teachers and students have reported they remain confused and anxious, unsure about what […] … learn more→

Some academic writers are crippled by the desire to write perfect prose from the very start. Even though they know that the first draft is always rough, they find writing rough difficult. They have what writing advice calls an over-active inner critic. Rather than saving that little critical voice for reading and refining the first […] … learn more→

Let’s imagine two students with similar abilities in different academic, social, and family environments. Logic tells us that the better the environmental conditions (quality teaching, a stimulating environment, personalized attention, or a family atmosphere conducive to study), the better their academic results will be. And yet, we often encounter students who, against all odds, achieve […] … learn more→

A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students. The directive from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and resulting lawsuit from Harvard have escalated the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution. It’s also the latest step […] … learn more→