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Thoughts and reflections on the role that open research can play in defining the purpose and activities of the university.
A new policy paper by LERU on why and how societal impact has always been, is and will remain, a core task of universities.
Science isn’t just about explosions. But can children as young as 3 understand what it’s really about?
It’s obvious that computers have become indispensable problem-solving partners. But it’s suddenly not enough to be a fluent user of software interfaces. Understanding what lies behind the computer’s seeming magic now seems crucial.
Research policy observers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of current academic working conditions on mental health, particularly in PhD students. One in two PhD students experiences psychological distress; one in three is at risk of a common psychiatric disorder.
Automation has the potential to replace or alter 35 million jobs worldwide, which means universities must adapt to survive.
Is digital technology making fundamental changes to learning and teaching, transforming it in ways that were unimaginable before the advent of the internet?
Free online courses to help you expand your mind in whatever directions you want.
Report unveiled at union’s congress highlights ‘unreasonable, unsafe and excessive hours’. Get the report at www.ucu.org.uk/workload
Students can learn the basics with a set of knitting needles.
This list keeps being updated with more online educational resources.
Tired of alternative facts, two Seattle professors aim to strike a blow for science. Their weapon? A new course: “Calling Bullshit In the Age of Big Data.”
Practical experience and no student debt make vocational training an enticing career option
At a time when funding and international reputation are based predominantly on research activities, universities are shining a new light on their important role as education institutions.
Let’s build a MOOC to teach Open Science! Here’s a draft framework already in place, which anyone can contribute to.
IITs are even better than MIT at churning out founders of unicorns.
Programming tools can speed up and strengthen analyses, but mastering the skills takes time and can be daunting.
