Researchers expect AI use to become mainstream, need more training to expand AI use: Study

A recent Nature article discusses the results of a recent survey by Wiley that asked nearly 5,000 researchers from around the world about their use and perceptions of of generative AI tools for research. The study noted that AI use is currently limited among researchers, who want more guidance on its adoption. However, the majority […]

In a recent article for the evoLLLution, Insiya Bream (University of Maryland) discusses the role that registrars play in the adoption of AI tools. Drawing on a conversation with her peers, Bream writes that registrars will need to be involved in the consideration of data privacy and protections when integrating AI into institutional systems. This […]

Full inclusion involves helping students navigate the hidden curriculum that shapes their learning experiences, argue Duncan Cross (Arden University) and Brian Smith (Arden). Cross and Smith write that cultural norms and values, as well as “unspoken rules” and expectations, can create additional barriers for some students. The authors advise educators to coordinate their efforts to […]

Students who step away from their studies for the sake of their health require more support when they return to campus, argues Ashley Mowreader of Inside Higher Ed. Mowreader explains that these students face barriers to returning and continuing their education and emphasizes the value of having formal aides in place to ease a student’s […]

Earlier this week, several postsecondary institutions marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. They honoured the victims of the Holocaust and Nazism on January 27—the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp’s liberation. McMaster University lit its University Hall with yellow lights and the University of Winnipeg lowered its flags and reaffirmed its commitment to countering all […]

In a recent article for the National Post, SSHRC President Ted Hewitt examines the impact of political polarization on discussions surrounding government-funded research. Hewitt highlights some of the polarized perspectives on topics related to academic research funding, including the value of research and what topics warrant research. Addressing this polarization requires strong affirmation and support […]

In a recent Nature article, 10 scientists and “integrity sleuths” discuss the increase in fake research papers and how this problem can be addressed. The authors write that the business models and publication techniques of paper mills are not well understood and identifying or locating these publications can be difficult. They advise postsecondary institutions to […]

Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings by subject for 2025, which evaluates the performance of universities in 11 subject areas. The rankings used data from the 2022 academic year to rank subjects, with evaluations based on the number of students, student-to-staff ratio, percentage of international students, and female-to-male student ratios. Six Canadian […]

In a recent article for Inside Higher Ed, Benjamin Rifkin (Fairleigh Dickinson University) discusses how making student engagement expectations more transparent can enhance class participation. Rifkin describes several of the methods that he uses to incentivize student participation, including opening class with a short, open-note quizzes based on the day’s material and previous class discussions […]

In an article for University Business, Alcino Donadel discusses recent studies on students and the sports-betting landscape. A survey of 20,000 student-athletes by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) found that 21.5% of male student-athletes and 5.1% of female student-athletes had bet on sports within the last year. Donadel reports that other studies have noted […]