By: Dr. Tovah Sheldon Naming different kinds of thinking is not new, and neither is thinking about thinking. Yet, in today’s complex and fast-changing world, the ability to think well matters! It also matters that we…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Doctors favour explaining anxiety to patients as a human evolution ‘success story’

Mental health clinicians are over five times more likely to see evolutionary explanations of anxiety as helpful for their patients, rather than the genetic approaches currently taught to trainee doctors and…

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Education Review AU·higher-ed

School mental health checks should be regular

Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14 . It is also estimated that more than 50 per cent of children…

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The College Fix·research

Belief that words cause ‘lasting’ harm tied to politics, poor mental health: study

Individuals more likely to believe words can harm rated themselves as higher in intellectual humility, while also expressing greater support for censorship A new psychology study suggests that Americans who believe…

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James G. Martin Center·higher-ed

Rara Avis: Professor Finds Harvard’s Faults

Harvey Mansfield is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Government at Harvard University. Still teaching at the age of 94, he has just published a collection of essays , Where Harvard Went Wrong: Fifty Years of…

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The Conversation Education·higher-ed

‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

Sol Stock/ Getty Images Across Australia, universities and governments say increasing the numbers of Indigenous graduates is one of the main priorities in tertiary education. First Nations people are still considerably…

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Times of India Education

How to choose right career after CBSE Class 12 result? Options beyond engineering, medicine and traditional degrees

Students now have diverse career paths beyond traditional choices. Design, technology, psychology, and liberal arts offer exciting opportunities. Hospitality, aviation, and defence services also present stable careers.…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service. By Chris Barncard May 4, 2026 Share this article Extraordinary members of the University of…

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University of Illinois News Bureau·higher-ed

Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity

Gratitude, mindfulness and other positive psychology practices support heart health, but lasting success may hinge on periodic reinforcement, study says.

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Korea Times Southkorea·higher-ed

Seoul steps up school support for immigrant youth

Seoul will strengthen educational and emotional support for immigrant youth with a range of expanded programs to facilitate their integration into school life. Immigrant youth are those who enter Korea between ages 9…

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Larry Ferlazzo (Teaching)·edtech

What I Do As A Volunteer Tutor In Our County’s Juvenile Facility

Elf-Moondance / Pixabay As regular readers of this blog know (see How I’m Spending My Time Now That I’m Retired From Classroom Teaching ), in addition to writing and playing Pickleball, I’ve been working as a volunteer…

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James G. Martin Center·higher-ed

A Little-Known Lawsuit May Weaken University Ethics Boards

For 45 years, research at American universities has been supervised by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), which are committees that ensure scientific research is conducted ethically. At most universities, faculty,…

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Higher Ed Dive Finance·higher-ed

Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday released final regulations to tighten the federal student loan system to comply with the massive tax and spending law passed by congressional Republicans last…

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Middle East Eye·higher-ed

When the US and Israel bombed Tehran, I did not flee. Here’s why

When the US and Israel bombed Tehran, I did not flee. Here’s why Submitted by Ghazal Tanhaei on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:33 Iranians have a deep connection to their soil and to their country. This is something that bombs…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Why we love dogs — and they love us back

Science & Tech ‘Harvard Thinking’: Why we love dogs — and they love us back Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer April 29, 2026 long read In podcast, experts break down evolution and biology of this special…

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The Conversation Africa·higher-ed

Rock art, dance and ritual: what we learned from paintings in Zimbabwe

Rock paintings are found throughout Zimbabwe. They were made during the last 10,000 years by hunter gatherer groups and later by farming communities. These came to the attention of the ERC Artsoundscapes project, based…

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HKFP·policy

Domestic worker arrested for allegedly putting 2 toddlers in dog cage

A domestic worker has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after allegedly putting her employer’s two toddlers in a dog cage on two occasions. Hong Kong police emblem. Photo: Candice Chau/HKFP. Police said they…

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Study International·higher-ed

10 top universities that offer scholarships to study in Europe

A good degree with a truckload of great memories isn’t just limited to the rich. Thanks to scholarships to study in Europe, everyone can learn and live in Europe too. The good news is several universities offer…

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Malay Mail Education

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically — and not necessarily for the better. That is the candid view of…

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Study International·higher-ed

Sociology, accounting & data science: The education of the top-ranked pickleball players

It’s safe to say that many (90%) professional pickleball players have a background in tennis. And among tennis players , especially the world’s top players, some did not pursue higher education. So, how educated are the…

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IGCSE and A Level Psychology Teacher/Counselling

Education news for this role

Kinds of Thinking (& Prompts for More Thinking)

Doctors favour explaining anxiety to patients as a human evolution ‘success story’

School mental health checks should be regular

Belief that words cause ‘lasting’ harm tied to politics, poor mental health: study

Rara Avis: Professor Finds Harvard’s Faults

‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

How to choose right career after CBSE Class 12 result? Options beyond engineering, medicine and traditional degrees

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity

Seoul steps up school support for immigrant youth

What I Do As A Volunteer Tutor In Our County’s Juvenile Facility

A Little-Known Lawsuit May Weaken University Ethics Boards

Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

When the US and Israel bombed Tehran, I did not flee. Here’s why

Why we love dogs — and they love us back

Rock art, dance and ritual: what we learned from paintings in Zimbabwe

Domestic worker arrested for allegedly putting 2 toddlers in dog cage

10 top universities that offer scholarships to study in Europe

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

Sociology, accounting & data science: The education of the top-ranked pickleball players

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