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fromThe Good Life France
4 days ago

Expat Guide to French Universities - The Good Life France

Studying in France is accessible for international students, with reasonable costs and support available for the application process.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
8 hours ago

open corridors become classrooms as color and movement reshape an indian school campus

The renovation project by Mawi Design reconsiders these in-between areas as integral components of the learning environment, reorganizing the campus around movement, interaction, and informal use.
Design
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 days ago

CFP: 2026 NECCT at Bentley University

The 2026 Northeast Conference on Chinese Thought will be held at Bentley University on October 30-31, featuring keynote speaker Mercedes Valmisa.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Want to stand out at work? Stop trying to be a star

Individualism can hinder team success; effective teams thrive on trust and collaboration rather than individual achievements.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

AI Is Not Killing The Online Course Industry. It's Killing The Old Version Of It.

AI tools are transforming the eLearning industry by providing personalized, real-time learning experiences, shifting demand from traditional courses to transformation.
#hampshire-college
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Here are Mass. colleges' 2026 commencement speakers

Colleges in Massachusetts have announced a diverse lineup of commencement speakers for 2026, including business leaders, artists, and public figures.
fromNature
3 days ago

Hit a glitch in your research? Some 'night science' thinking could move it forward

The terminology of day science and night science, introduced by François Jacob, helps scientists navigate challenges in the lab by encouraging a shift in mindset towards creativity and abstract thinking.
OMG science
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
UX design
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

How AI Prompts Are Redefining Creativity In Instructional Design

AI prompts enhance the efficiency and creativity of Instructional Designers in crafting effective learning experiences.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
4 days ago

Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle - that could be about to change

The NSF has funded significantly fewer grants this fiscal year, causing anxiety among researchers about project funding and salaries.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How can you make a student happy? Drop them at university and make a lightning-quick exit | Zoe Williams

The bittersweet nature of parenting evolves as children grow, highlighting the tension between care and independence.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

The Smart Learning Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI-powered learning solutions are transforming B2B workforce skills, shifting from traditional degrees to integrated, outcome-focused education.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Higher education
fromNature
5 days ago

Don't let your students use AI as a ghostwriter

AI-generated research proposals may appear polished but often lack deep understanding and critical thinking.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
5 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
OMG science
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
#college-closure
Education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Anna Maria College announces closure weeks after warnings of financial strain

Anna Maria College will close at the end of the spring semester due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment.
Education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Anna Maria College announces closure weeks after warnings of financial strain

Anna Maria College will close at the end of the spring semester due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

What Are Knowledge Pillars? A Strategic Framework For Instructional Designers And Learning Architects

Knowledge pillars organize and connect information in learning systems, enhancing clarity and application of skills within a unified framework.
#international-students
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
Education
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
Education
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
#community-colleges
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
#academic-freedom
#artificial-intelligence
Higher education
fromNature
4 days ago

What 6,000 researchers think about the future of science

Research success is influenced by interests, funding, institutional expectations, and societal attitudes, with research impact varying among leading scientists.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

Duffield Engineering launches $25M education research institute | Cornell Chronicle

"Duffield Engineering is redefining what it means to learn, teach and lead in engineering. This new institute cements our commitment to innovation, scholarship and excellence in engineering education."
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Chapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL

The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
Higher education
Higher education
fromNature
1 week ago

A step-by-step guide to nailing your tenure promotion package

Tenure processes in academia can be opaque and stressful, impacting the ability to highlight significant research contributions.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion)

This is a striking decision at a moment when public confidence in higher education is eroding. It is also puzzling because rigorous research and evaluation have demonstrated, over and over, the value of the work of centers for teaching and learning, including positive impacts on student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness and faculty development.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

An Article I'd Love to Read

Cuts that hurt are obvious: layoffs, program closures, college closures, furloughs, deferred maintenance, pay freezes, travel freezes, etc. It's a well-worn playbook at this point. Most of the moves in this category involve either attacking employee compensation, which causes obvious pain, or putting off necessary investments and living with gradual declines in quality.
Higher education
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Five ways to make the academic workplace happier and healthier this year

Academic culture remains hierarchical and unsafe, silencing students and rewarding research output over respectful behaviour, deterring talent and enabling misconduct.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

College students, professors are making their own AI rules. They don't always agree

Generative AI in education creates tension between convenience and skill development, forcing professors and students to navigate unclear boundaries around responsible use.
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