Researchers are concluding that two college majors are better than one. Double-majors not only earn more than their peers who majored in only one field, they are also more innovative. In a new study, researchers found that students who double-majored scored 17.4 percentile higher on the overall innovation measure than the average student. What does … Read more
This interesting article by Forbes outlines the steps to take to embrace the fear of failure and reach your goal. Firstly, it is crucial to identify what you want. This helps you to keep sight of your vision and ultimate goal, especially when you are overcome with fear. When you are fearful, focus on your … Read more
Universities in the UK are being told to “dramatically improve” support for students with mental health issues. The UK government has announced that it would award a certificate of excellence to institutions which meet new standards of mental health care. It also wants universities to give students an opt-in service for vice chancellors to contact … Read more
A secondary school in Basildon, UK, is offering parents the chance to take their children out of school for an “enrichment week” and essentially give them “opportunities that are more affordable” since they are out of the usual school holidays. Pupils will then have to complete a booklet outlining what they have learned during the … Read more
New applicants to join the UK teaching fraternity will now have to show subject expertise in front of the head teacher and an expert from another school before qualifying as a fully fledged teacher. A recently published White Paper shows the government plans to scrap the current system of awarding teachers Qualified Teacher Status … Read more
A new study from social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust, suggested that almost half of clever but disadvantaged students fail to secure the top GCSE grades. The study warned that bright pupils from poorer backgrounds are more likely to fall behind their richer classmates by the time they get to Year 11. The study calls … Read more
Video games are changing the way football is coached to the younger generation. The majority of the next generation of professional footballers hone their talents at grassroots clubs against a backdrop of various video games. Thus, encouraging young people to engage in sports using the same methods may be a good way to improve both … Read more
At the recent The Straits Times & SkillsFuture Singapore Future of Work Forum, panellists shared their thoughts on job trends, as well as values and skills that are increasingly sought after. Panel speakers agreed that it is possible to carve out a career path based on experiences in and out of school, and not feel constrained … Read more
Education minister Ong Ye Kung said that the scores local universities use to decide admission of polytechnic graduates may be reviewed. He pointed out that O-level results may play a greater role in the admission process, making up to 20% of the composite University Admission Score needed. He said that such a practice will raise … Read more
Rudyard Kipling is regarded as one of England’s greatest writers. However, it appears that he has fallen out of favour with today’s generation of students after it emerged that his poem, “If”, has been scrubbed off a building by university students who claim he was a “racist”. Student leaders at Manchester University declared that … Read more