By Colin Hawes, Associate professor of law, University of Technology Sydney
Right now, many of these cases claiming unfair treatment are still pending. But the rulings could have big financial implications for governments around the world.
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By Steven Conway, Senior Lecturer - Games and Interactivity, Swinburne University of Technology
Everyone on earth takes a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press? BE HONEST.
This question is the latest thought experiment to set off waves of controversy on social media, following classic examples such as the trolley problem and the prisoner’s…
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By Graeme Austin, Professor of Law, University of Melbourne; Chair of Private Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Indian courts are leading the way in extending the law of torts to include harms caused by deepfakes – if you can afford it.
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By Nikki-Anne Wilson, Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney; Neuroscience Research Australia
Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative – and improve your mental health.
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By Johanna Harris, Associate Professor, Literature, Western Civilisation Program, Australian Catholic University
Many literary masterpieces are long and wordy, But reading them can bring surprising benefits, beyond sheer pleasure. Here’s how to tackle the classics.
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By Nathalie André, Maitre de Conférences en Sciences du sport, Université de Poitiers
For decades, psychology and neuroscience have suggested that if humans and animals naturally try to make as little effort as possible, it is because putting in the effort is not enjoyable.
Another possible interpretation: is that it’s not the actual effort that individuals avoid, it’s the effort wasted – effort that leads you nowhere or whose benefits do not justify putting in the effort. This vision is explored in a recent article I co-wrote with Roy Baumeister at Harvard University, Guido Gendolla at the University of Geneva, and Michel Audiffren from the University of Poitiers and…
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By Chenkai Chi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Educational Studies, University of Windsor
A study connecting teachers from Chongqing, China and Ontario reveals strengths in Ontario mathematics education, and what could contribute to ongoing improvement.
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By Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime.
After a…
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By Frank Quansah, Senior Lecturer, Educational Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation, University of Education, Winneba
Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Competency-based curricula put learners at the centre. They are meant to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, where success depends on the ability to adapt, think critically and solve complex problems.
Unlike traditional curricula, which often emphasise covering content and memorising facts, competency-based curricula focus on how students apply what they learn in real-world situations. For example, instead of simply recalling scientific…
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By Tolu Olarewaju, Economist and Postgraduate Supervisor, University of Lancashire; Keele University
Nigerians have no reliable way of scrutinising the national budget. The citizen’s portal of the Nigerian Budget Office of the Federation is often offline, and when it is online, it is highly technical and difficult for ordinary citizens to understand.
Data on the Nigerian budget sourced elsewhere online is also frequently hard to find and incomplete. As a result, the Nigerian budget is treated like a government secret and Nigerian citizens are unable to effectively…
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