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OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: 14 things PhD students liked hearing from their supervisors

PhD supervisors are effectively guiding students, while anglerfish use bioluminescence for mating and chimpanzees face internal conflict.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
8 hours ago

What Is Immersive Learning In Corporate Training? Examples, Benefits, And Strategies

Immersive learning enhances corporate training by providing realistic, interactive experiences that improve engagement and on-the-job performance.
Careers
fromForbes
23 hours ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections | Cornell Chronicle

Creative Teaching Awards recognize innovative teaching strategies through local, hands-on learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered

Good supervision positively impacts PhD students, providing support and fostering a collaborative environment.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.
Startup companies
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

What John Wilson's Critique of My Faculty Survey Gets Wrong

Wilson theorizes that aggrieved far-right faculty were overrepresented while far-left faculty boycotted the survey. He provides no evidence for either claim and ignores evidence against—such as that only one of 633 respondents identified as 'extremely conservative.'
Right-wing politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

Retirement fulfillment stems from ongoing pursuits and curiosity, not just financial security or traditional metrics of success.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

What Workplace Jealousy Reveals About You

Jealousy at work is common but rarely acknowledged, often stemming from comparisons with colleagues' successes.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Online learning

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Online learning
fromFuturism
1 week ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Relationships
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What Kids Understand About Networking That Adults Ignore

Curiosity fosters meaningful connections and opportunities, while adults often hesitate to engage with others.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
#higher-education
fromNature
6 days ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
Online learning
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The person who always offers to drive, always picks the restaurant, always plans the trip is rarely the controlling one in the group. They're the one who learned early that if they didn't organize the connection, the connection simply wouldn't happen. - Silicon Canals

The organizer in a friend group often acts out of learned necessity to maintain connections, not from a desire for control or leadership.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Evidence of Me Hitting Rock Bottom Is Publicly Available. Now I Have to Talk About It in Job Interviews.

Addressing past mistakes in job interviews requires honesty and framing personal growth positively.
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.
Arts
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Blended Learning For High-Impact Leadership Development In 2026

Blended learning, designed intentionally, creates high-impact leadership development that is scalable and effective in real-world applications.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.
#student-engagement
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Featured Gig: Vice Provost for Online, Digital Learning, Temple

Temple is creating the vice provost for online and digital learning to lead a universitywide transformation in how we design, deliver and scale high-quality, flexible academic programs. This role is central to advancing our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, particularly around expanding access, improving student success and increasing Temple's impact in Philadelphia and beyond.
Higher education
Education
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
#leadership
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Leaning into this simple quality will make you a better boss

Most people believe they are better drivers and leaders than average, showcasing a common bias known as illusory superiority.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

What Is Real Interactivity In eLearning? (And Why Clicks Don't Count)

Real interactivity in learning requires decision-making and consequences, not just reactive actions like clicking or revealing content.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

Social anxiety and depression had other plans, leaving me in an ugly cycle of self-isolation and rumination. Terrified of rejection, I'd meet someone interesting during one of my English lectures and invite them out for frozen yogurt in my head.
Higher education
Marketing
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Dig-In Deliver A 'Refreshing' Start to Uni Life

Dig-In delivered 200,000 'Refresher' bags to UK students with branded samples to drive awareness, trial, and long-term brand affinity.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

College Students Want More Work-Based Learning

I was like, 'What do you mean, I can actually work and take some classes?' I didn't even know there were apprenticeships out there, because I thought it was something of the past. That was my dream-to go into some field of engineering-so it was great to find something like AT&T, which has an apprenticeship program where you can jump into it, which later becomes software engineering.
Online learning
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
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
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Coaching Works-if Colleges Invest in Quality

Whether it's executive coaching or life coaching, people understand the concept and know that there is value to it in higher ed. However, what's been missing is this foundational research that really explains why coaching works in this context and how you can then leverage it to have the most impact on student success. What does a coach need to know, and at what skill level do they need to operate in order to have the impact on students that we want to see?
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Go Ahead: Hang Your Paper on Your Office Door (opinion)

A tweet can travel far, but it cannot spark a spontaneous conversation in the hallway. Conferences offer in-person engagement, but they are infrequent and often exclusive or too busy. Hanging a paper on your office door? That's immediate, local and quietly powerful. It is a symbolic gesture that brings your research into the physical space of the university, something rarely done in today's digital culture.
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.
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