Assessment must be redesigned, not just regulated, in the age of AI: Opinion

In a discussion of their recently published research article, Thomas Corbin (Deakin University), Phillip Dawson (Deakin), and Danny Liu (University of Sydney) argue that universities must redesign assessments to preserve validity in the era of AI. The authors argue that regulatory strategies for AI use—such as “traffic light” policies and AI-use declarations—are not sufficient. Instead, […]

In a recent article for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jennifer S Furlong (City University of New York) and Stacy M Hartman discuss strategies graduate students can use to present their career goals to their PhD adviser when they are considering career pathways other than the tenure track. Furlong and Hartman encourage advisees to discuss […]

Science education must evolve beyond technical training to foster ethical reasoning, global consciousness, and human development, write Patrick Blessinger, Abhilasha Singh (American University in the Emirates), and James Brown (City University of New York). The authors argue that climate science, biotechnology, and AI are not value-neutral fields, so education systems must prepare students to lead […]

Myriam Vidal Valero of Nature shares how institutions can use simulated lab accidents to provide a more meaningful lab safety learning experience for students. Valero highlights the frequency of laboratory incidents around the world and the issues-such as incorrect storage of equipment or a lack of training-that contribute to these incidents. At Colorado State University, […]

European universities are responding to widening gaps in how students and faculty engage with generative AI, reports Dorothy Lepkowska of University World News. Some students avoid using the technology due to unclear rules or fear of penalties, while others are highly fluent–creating disparities in learning environments. Faculty responses also vary, from banning AI to requiring […]

In a recent article for the evoLLLution, Jeff Doyle (Southwestern University) emphasizes the importance of using summer touchpoints to keep students engaged. Doyle outlines how his team uses communications and a series of events throughout the summer—a two-day academic orientation in June, a five-day extended orientation in June and July, and a Welcome Week experience […]

SUNY Press Acquisitions Editor Rebecca Colesworthy has put together eight tips for academics who want to promote their scholarly book. “Scholarly books are written to shape conversations and have an impact both in particular fields and the wider world,” explains Colesworthy. “At its best, so-called self-promotion […] means getting to share ideas, build relationships, and […]

Leading through crisis is as much about values as it is about action, write Janet N Spriggs (Forsyth Technical Community College) and Paula Dibley (FTCC) for Inside Higher Ed. The authors outline 10 key strategies for responding to challenging leadership moments, such as confronting problems directly, staying focused on long-term crisis recovery, and protecting both […]

AI prompt engineering is emerging as a foundational skill for educators, argues Timothy Montalvo (Iona University), who discusses how it can be used in several different ways to support educational efforts. He proposes that, when used thoughtfully and ethically, prompt engineering can enhance instruction and feedback by helping teachers generate customized lesson plans and rubric-aligned […]

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has released its 2025 Global Rankings. The rankings assessed over 21,000 institutions according to criteria related to the academic and professional success of each university’s alumni, the number of faculty members with top academic distinctions, and research metrics such as influence and citations. The global rankings for 2025 […]