When somebody can juggle lots of things at the same time, we often say that they are good “multitaskers.” All of us multitask once in a while. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
26 septembre 2018
How the humanities can deliver for the fourth industrial revolution
What do you teach university students in a post-Google world? In a few minutes, anyone with a smartphone can get basic knowledge about the side-effects of pseudoephedrine, the history of the Eiffel Tower, or the workings of a jet engine. The information they get may not be correct or complete, but they won’t know that. They will think they’re suitably informed. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
Research-intensive universities in Africa? A model of how to build them
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 13·5% of the global population but less than 1% of global research output. In 2008, Africa produced 27 000 published papers – the same number as the Netherlands. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
South Africa’s university students face a crisis: nearly a third go hungry
There is a common perception that students represent the elite, and so cannot possibly suffer from hunger. But this is a myth. In fact, the available evidence suggests that students are more likely to be food insecure – they are not able to access adequate nutritious food on a daily basis – than others in the general population. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships
Cross-border partnerships can be extremely valuable for universities in Africa. They can provide new revenue streams for institutions. It’s also a good way for institutions to improve their reputations and develop capacity. Partnerships have a broader value, too. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
Collaboration is helping teachers in rural Cameroon fill knowledge gaps
Good education depends on a number of factors. These include appropriate infrastructure, like buildings, electricity or benches, and what teaching materials are available. But first and foremost, it depends on highly qualified teachers. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
We Need More Early-Career Higher Ed People
By Joshua Kim. Working in academia is mostly pretty great. The work is mission driven. You work with smart people. The orientation is towards the future. Values such as inclusivity and opportunity creation really matter. More...
26 septembre 2018
3 Things That Someone New to the CTL World Should Know
By Joshua Kim. A liminal academic / service discipline, a time of great change, and the opportunity to lead. More...
26 septembre 2018
3 Questions for the Director of BU's Digital Education Incubator
By Joshua Kim. The Digital Education Incubator is part of the Digital Learning & Innovation at Boston University. More...
26 septembre 2018
'Temp' and the Lean University
By Joshua Kim. How are the gig economy and the ascension of contingent faculty related?
What do term-appointed academic jobs, corporate consultants, and permanent temps have to do with each other. More...
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