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The Role of Universities as Bastions of Free Speech and Open Debate in Polarized Times
An expert in constructive dialogue and a free speech campaigner explain how universities can nurture productive disagreement and uphold the principles of free speech and academic freedom in the face of growing polarization.
The Future of Funding for Arts and Humanities Doctoral Research
An award-winning historian shares insights on changes to the Ph.D. funding landscape in the U.K. and how early-career scholars can maximize their chances of securing support.
How to Unlock Motivation and Beat Procrastination in Your Students and Yourself
Two academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatens.
Why Grit and Knowing When to Say No Are Vital Skills in Academia Today
In this week’s podcast, two professors discuss the skills and characteristics needed to achieve long-term academic career success and fulfillment.
Susan Aldridge, President of Thomas Jefferson University, on Educating Career-Ready Graduates
The leader of a U.S. institution discusses how to set students up for future success in uncertain times and why working across disciplines is so powerful.
What Today’s Hyperconnected Students Need From Their First Weeks on Campus
Students taking their first steps onto university campuses this month will arrive more informed—thanks to AI and social media—and more focused on career outcomes than previous classes. So, how should universities tailor their welcome to set incoming cohorts up for success?
Getting Back to the Basics of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Two U.S. experts in EDI discuss how universities can continue to support and advance equality of opportunity in the face of mounting challenges to diversity work.
Are We Facing a Crisis in Critical Thinking in Higher Education?
Two academic experts in strategic decision-making and education discuss critical thinking, why it is under threat and what role it plays in preparing students for their digitally curated futures.