How to spark the ‘amazing flywheel of learning’ in disengaged students

Students learning in a school classroom. Photo: Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe A study of thousands of US teenagers found they are both bored at school and stressed out by it at the same time. Dr Rebecca Winthrop, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, and journalist Jenny Anderson spent years looking into the reasons why so […]

How to prepare proactively for a postdoc (opinion)

During my five years working in postdoctoral affairs at two higher education institutions, current postdoctoral associates have often shared their frustrations with me. Some feel they aren’t getting the credit they deserve in their research group. Others share they feel pressured to work long hours. And in terms of relationships with their mentors, some sense […]

New guidelines released for public agencies on how to use AI safely

Photo: Jean-Marc Barrere / Hans Lucas via AFP The government has put out new guidance on how public agencies should safely use artificial intelligence. Ministers are pushing for greater use of AI to improve services and efficiency. One of the guidelines says disinformation and “hallucinations” where AI makes things up, were core issues. Good quality […]

How to watch and follow Man Utd v Crystal Palace | 2 February 2025

TEAM NEWS Palace’s visit is thought to come too soon for the return of Jonny Evans, Mason Mount or Luke Shaw. The latter of that trio, however, is firmly on the road to recovery. “It can take a little bit more time,” Ruben Amorim said of Shaw in his press conference earlier this week. “He […]

How to get rid of head lice and what to do when you can’t afford treatment

Photo: RNZ As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused by head lice. iSpyNits founder Kate Ricketts. Photo: Supplied iSpyNits founder Kate Rickett, who created a world-first lice detection powder, says the six-legged insects thrive in the warmer weather and often spread […]

Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final preview – start time, how to follow | Tennis News

Who: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander ZverevWhat: Australian Open men’s singles finalWhere: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaWhen: Sunday, January 26 at 7:30pm (08:30 GMT)Follow Al Jazeera’s live build-up before our text and photo stream of the match. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second seed Alexander Zverev a […]

How to watch and follow Man Utd v Rangers in the Europa League

TEAM NEWS Luke Shaw is nearing a return from injury, and Ruben Amorim could provide an update on the left-back when he holds his pre-match press conference on Wednesday afternoon. Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount have also been sidelined since December. Marcus Rashford who, like Casemiro, is one booking away from a European […]