"... higher education around the world is facing its own structural problems that limit the sector’s ability to respond to societal issues. ... We identify the major challenges, offer one set of solutions, and call for interest in further discussion about how to transform higher education for the future."
Dr #AdrianGonzalez, Professor Emeritus #RichardHeller, 2026
https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/25/calling-for-a-bold-new-vision-for-higher-education/
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 255
When male #bumblebees leave home they never look back!
They travel far from the nest - up to six miles - in order to avoid inbreeding when mating.
(A practice some people around these parts should take note of😂).
#bees
#nature
#wildlife
#education
#science
#biodiveristy
#worldbeesanctuary
#insects #environment
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 255
When male #bumblebees leave home they never look back!
They travel far from the nest - up to six miles - in order to avoid inbreeding when mating.
(A practice some people around these parts should take note of😂).
#bees
#nature
#wildlife
#education
#science
#biodiveristy
#worldbeesanctuary
#insects #environment
🚦🧊 The traffic lights on our streets and the refrigerators in our kitchens exist thanks to the work of inventors like Garrett Morgan and John Standard.
The #Indianapolis Recorder looks at the history of American #infrastructure that highlights the Black innovators who designed the everyday tools we often take for granted.
👉 https://indianapolisrecorder.com/black-innovation-2026/
#history #STEM #innovation #technology #tech #education #blackhistory #inventions
Shocking new data: Australia is the MOST EXPENSIVE country in the developed world to send a kid to high school!
Families pay an average of $4,967 per year per child – almost 4× the OECD average of ~$1,262.
Why? Over 40% of high schoolers go private (2nd highest in OECD, only behind Chile), and fees average >$11k/year, reaching up to $55k at elite schools.
Public schools are cheap (or free), but the massive private sector drags the national average sky-high.
This didn't happen by accident. The privatisation push started under the Howard government: scrapping the New Schools Policy (allowing easy new private schools in existing areas) + generous funding changes that boosted private enrolments and let fees soar.
Result? A two-tier system where wealthy schools get huge public subsidies + high fees, while public schools face funding shortfalls and many families get squeezed.
We need radical reform – not more taxpayer cash to schools that don't need it.
#Australia #Education #PrivateSchools #PublicEducation #CostOfLiving #HowardGovernment #SchoolFunding #Inequality #OECD #Sydney #NSW
Shocking new data: Australia is the MOST EXPENSIVE country in the developed world to send a kid to high school!
Families pay an average of $4,967 per year per child – almost 4× the OECD average of ~$1,262.
Why? Over 40% of high schoolers go private (2nd highest in OECD, only behind Chile), and fees average >$11k/year, reaching up to $55k at elite schools.
Public schools are cheap (or free), but the massive private sector drags the national average sky-high.
This didn't happen by accident. The privatisation push started under the Howard government: scrapping the New Schools Policy (allowing easy new private schools in existing areas) + generous funding changes that boosted private enrolments and let fees soar.
Result? A two-tier system where wealthy schools get huge public subsidies + high fees, while public schools face funding shortfalls and many families get squeezed.
We need radical reform – not more taxpayer cash to schools that don't need it.
#Australia #Education #PrivateSchools #PublicEducation #CostOfLiving #HowardGovernment #SchoolFunding #Inequality #OECD #Sydney #NSW
Chatbot TAs, coding on the fly: Here's how these educators weave AI into their classrooms
More educators are bringing AI into their university classrooms, setting clear parameters for and encouraging students to practice using the technology responsibly and with a critical eye — a decision that also requires professors to adapt their teaching and assessments.
#AI #education #technology
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/profs-highered-usingai-9.7071321?cmp=rss
Good news! We are recruiting participants for research on trauma-informed practices. We are looking for college instructors or academic administrators who are interested in participating in a survey about how institutions of higher education are implementing trauma-informed practices. 1/2 #AcademicChatter #Academia #HigherEd
RE: https://ohai.social/@DrSuzanne/111222880286621066
Please boost and participate if you are a college instructor!! It's important work. You can contribute to it. Thank you! #academia #highereducation #highered #education #TraumaInformed #TraumaInformedLeadership
Good news! We are recruiting participants for research on trauma-informed practices. We are looking for college instructors or academic administrators who are interested in participating in a survey about how institutions of higher education are implementing trauma-informed practices. 1/2 #AcademicChatter #Academia #HigherEd
RE: https://ohai.social/@DrSuzanne/111222880286621066
Please boost and participate if you are a college instructor!! It's important work. You can contribute to it. Thank you! #academia #highereducation #highered #education #TraumaInformed #TraumaInformedLeadership
✍️🧠 Is cursive a relic of the past? New #research suggests otherwise.
Scientists have found that the specific hand movements required for cursive #writing create unique neural pathways that typing simply can't replicate, helping with memory and #learning.
🚦🧊 The traffic lights on our streets and the refrigerators in our kitchens exist thanks to the work of inventors like Garrett Morgan and John Standard.
The #Indianapolis Recorder looks at the history of American #infrastructure that highlights the Black innovators who designed the everyday tools we often take for granted.
👉 https://indianapolisrecorder.com/black-innovation-2026/
#history #STEM #innovation #technology #tech #education #blackhistory #inventions
Beyond Big Tech in Education 🎓
Educational data is increasingly locked into proprietary clouds, with rising costs and growing privacy concerns. In this webinar, we’ll explore how educational institutions can regain control by integrating Collabora Online into their existing infrastructure.
📆 19 February 2026
⏰ 15:00 CET
✍️🧠 Is cursive a relic of the past? New #research suggests otherwise.
Scientists have found that the specific hand movements required for cursive #writing create unique neural pathways that typing simply can't replicate, helping with memory and #learning.
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 254
Male #bumblebees can’t #sting - even if they wanted to!
They don’t have a stinger.
All females (queens and workers) develop a stinger but the equivalent part of the body in males develops into the genital capsule.
Ouch!
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#environment
#insects
#worldbeesanctuary
#wildlife #science #education
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 254
Male #bumblebees can’t #sting - even if they wanted to!
They don’t have a stinger.
All females (queens and workers) develop a stinger but the equivalent part of the body in males develops into the genital capsule.
Ouch!
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#environment
#insects
#worldbeesanctuary
#wildlife #science #education
