Artificial intelligence models are particularly good at pattern matching, one potential application of this is the development of tools that detect and identify author styles, a situation that has implications for nominally blind peer review processes….
Sensationalist messaging around “low-value degrees” ignores the reality of economic inequality
Analysing the recent government messaging on the value of university education, Zoe Hope Bulaitis, argues this rhetoric drastically simplifies how and where higher education adds value to society. In a predictable manner, the calculation of the economi…
Association of Research Libraries and California Digital Library Receive Grant to Advance Data Management and Sharing
Cross-posted from ARL News and written by Cynthia Hudson-Vitale | cvitale@arl.org | August 4, 2023 The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the California Digital Library (CDL) have received a $668,048 National Leadership Grant from the US Institute of Museum and … Continue reading
From fragility to respect – A reflection on managing contentious issues in the classroom
Classrooms have become a focal point for a range of ‘culture war issues’. Daniel Beaudoin reflects on his own teaching practice and offers 8 pointers for maintaining a constructive learning environment in the classroom. If you are white (I am), male (I…
Excluding the social sciences, arts and humanities from reporting downplays their importance to research, development and innovation
Drawing on findings from a new report into how the social sciences, humanities and arts (SHAPE) disciplines are understood and deployed in policy and industry, Eleanor Hopkins suggests inconsistent reporting and incentives contribute underestimation of…
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New at Dryad: Donna Okubo joins the team
Open access veteran and renowned alliance-builder Donna Okubo has joined Dryad as Strategic Partnership Director. Continue reading →
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