Imagine a spot on Queen’s University campus where people gather to learn and connect with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. This special place is the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space. It’s going to be named after someone very special: Kanonhsyonne, also known as Janice Hill. She’s been a key p
Ever wondered if making cities look nice and civilized actually helps everyone in the city? A recent study looked into this using China's "National Civilized City" program as a test case. They checked out 272 cities from 2003 to 2020 and found some interesting stuff. First off, making cities civili
Get ready for big changes at Oak Lawn Community High School! A $40 million fieldhouse is on its way, set to be built by 2025. This massive project will gather all the school's sports, fitness, and community programs under one roof. The fieldhouse will include multiple gymnasiums, a pool, locker room
International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and
Teaching veterinary students in countries with limited resources can be tough. In Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture faced challenges in covering the 11 essential skills outlined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). To tackle this, universities from the U. S. and New Zealan
The Internet's rapid growth has brought online public opinion to the forefront, significantly affecting college students. These students, at a pivotal stage of their psychological growth, are particularly susceptible to online information. Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for opi
Becoming a Master Clinical Teacher is no easy task. While there’s plenty of talk about what great clinical teachers do well, not much is said about the hurdles they face. Enter Threshold Concepts, a theory that helps spot the tricky parts of learning. By applying this theory, we can shine a light on
Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted
At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th
Sunway Group and the Ministry of Higher Education have joined forces to boost technical and vocational education and training (TVET). This three-year partnership focuses on sharing skills, creating industrial training programs, and developing human capital. Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic, under MOHE, wi
