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Ep. 106: Higher Ed News Roundup: Athlete Unions and the FAFSA Fiasco
A panel of news hounds discusses some of the biggest stories involving colleges.
Switching Off From Work
Switching off after work has a lot of benefits, but it’s easier said than done. In today’s Academic Minute, Griffith University’s Jane Gifkins examines the benefits.
Bonus Episode: Interview with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy School
Human rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink talks about her work with the Harvard Votes Challenge, how young people are more savvy about misinformation than older generations and why, in this year of elections, democracy needs protection.
Stoicism and Spirituality
Ancient philosophies can still ring true today. In today’s Academic Minute, Arizona State University’s Sandra Woien determines why.
Interpreting Research Through an Artist’s Eyes
Artists and researchers could have a lot of collaborate on. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Arizona’s Cynthia A. Standley explores why these two groups coming together could have real benefits for society.
The Field Concept in Modern Mechanics
We’re still learning how to understand certain aspects of science and mechanics. In today’s Academic Minute, North Carolina State University’s Larry M. Silverberg discusses one such area of study.
How to turn university students into engaged citizens – and voters
Political scientists, in the US and the UK, discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process, how to foster safe and open political discussion and why voting is like bungee jumping.
How to Make Jeopardy! Work for Your Career
This quiz show could help you in your career. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Iowa's Daniel Newton says “What is Jeopardy?”