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It’s important to rethink the purpose of university education – a philosopher of education explains why
Universities should be in the business of fostering understanding. Goodboy Picture Company/Getty Images Pedro Tabensky, Rhodes University Most philosophers of…
YouTuber admits he intentionally crashed his plane to get views (video)
A 29-year-old YouTuber has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge after he destroyed the wreckage of a plane…
Ghana school students talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English
Education stakeholders should pay attention to students’ use of social media. Wikimedia Commons Ramos Asafo-Adjei, Takoradi Technical University Social media…
Nigerian Lady Bags A PhD In Mathematics At 27
Ogwo was awarded a PhD in Mathematics by the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, after 20 publications. A…
Gen Z goes retro: Why the younger generation is ditching smartphones for ‘dumb phones’
Sales of so-called “dumb phones,” like flip and slide phones, are on the rise among the younger generation. (Shutterstock) Omar…
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4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health
Many universities have adopted policy frameworks that outline language, principles and values to promote health and well-being in various ways.…
News coverage of artificial intelligence reflects business and government hype — not critical voices
Over the last two years, a multinational research team has analyzed how mainstream Canadian news media covers artificial intelligence. (Shutterstock)…
When kids like the box more than the toy: The benefits of playing with everyday objects
If children love boxes and other upcycled items, do parents really need to invest in ‘eco toys’? (Shutterstock) Ozlem Cankaya,…
TETFund allocates N30 billion for projects in 18 tertiary institutions
Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai; Federal University Wukari, Taraba; Federal University Birnin-Kebbi; Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Science; Edo…
Nigeria acquires aircraft detection system
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Aviation, has acquired RPA-200MC mobile 3D primary radars. The first of…
