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In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has rendered a ruling that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions. This verdict has significant…

Microaggressions in academia can take many forms — a professor asking a student of color if they are a diversity hire, a student making a joke about a woman's appearance in a STEM…

The PhD application process can be both daunting and enjoyable, where one tends to make a lot of mistakes and learn from them. Each institution or laboratory has its own…

While some argue that AI-generated texts can save time and improve efficiency, others worry about the impact on the quality of writing and the ethics of replacing human writers…

Are you someone who is passionate about scientific research? To boldly go where no one has gone before, uncovering new knowledge and making groundbreaking discoveries? For…

It could be a family emergency, a desire to try out a new career path — write a book or develop an app, or just need a break from the daily grind to work on yourself. There are…

Are you a researcher or an academic who blogs about your work? Do you want to engage with an academic audience, but don't know how? If so, you may be wondering how to best reach…

Are you a student looking for ways to concentrate during a discussion or while studying? Or are you an educator struggling to restore your students’ focus? You should understand…

“PhDs, Assemble!” Donned as a badge of honor, the “Doctor” as a prefix to your name is just getting you closer to relating with the superheroes you’ve been imitating all this…

Considered as one of the most coveted achievements in an academic career, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say, “Nothing satiates an academic than a tenure!” The academic tenure…

You were busy gathering information on how to apply for PhD programs abroad and you came across terms like Statement of Purpose (SOP), personal statement, letter of recommendation,…

Are you thinking of switching your major? If you answered yes, you are not alone. It is common for higher education students, especially those undertaking majors in the STEM field…