Science360
A lifetime of building learning communities
James Duderstadt has always considered himself a change agent. It might sound odd, when you consider that he’s spent nearly 50 years at one institution. Look a bit closer, however, and you quickly see what he means: Duderstadt, a...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Are mental differences between the sexes based on biology?
Many neuroscientists believe disorders of the mind will be solved when we understand the differences between the male and female brain. Yet is is frequently argued that men and women are not born but made. Are mental differences between...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Wendy Brown on Education.
Neoliberalism, warns Professor Wendy Brown, has created a form of reasoning in which human beings are reduced to their economic value and activity, and in which all fields of human activity are treated as markets and institutions,...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Rediscovery and beyond
Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery? West...
Step Back History
Political Correctness: A Brief Introduction
Spend any amount of time on the internet, and you’ll see the term political correctness. It’s part of the common lexicon, but seems rather vague in its meaning. We know it's supposed to mean something that’s bad. Donald Trump and South...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Elevator Pitch - What Came Before the Big Bang?
What happened before the big bang? How can something come from nothing? We've challenged a physicist to explain the origins of our universe in one elevator ride. Good luck Dr Julian Berengut, from University of NSW.
Science360
Materials Genome Initiative - Three Years of Progress
Advanced materials are essential to human well-being and are the cornerstone for emerging industries. Yet today, it can take ten to twenty years or more from initial research on a new material to first use. That's why in June 2011...
The Wall Street Journal
Bari Weiss and Leon Botstein on Free Speech on College Campuses
Former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss and Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, debate free thought and expression in academia and discuss whether traditional colleges are preparing students for today’s media environment.
Curated Video
Curriculum Reform is Vital if Economics is to Serve Humanity
Joe Earle, co-founder of The Post-Crash Economics Society, member of Rethinking Economics and co-author of the Econocracy, explains why his group is trying to democratize economics as a conversation and a policy–making process.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jason Stanley - Democratic vs. Fascist Education
Jason Stanley is the Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University. Before coming to Yale in 2013, he was Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He has also been a Professor at the...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Introduction To The Series
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
TLDR News
UK Student Debt Crisis Explained - TLDR News
Student debt has become a crisis in the UK, with many graduates unable to ever pay off their debt. So in this video, we discuss how the system was designed and why it's so broken.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sara Goldrick-Rab Students are Humans First
Sara Goldrick-Rab is Professor of Sociology & Medicine at Temple University, and President and Founder of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice in Philadelphia. She is also the Chief Strategy Officer for Emergency Aid at...
Mediacorp
Voices of Protest: Defending Democracy in India
This video explores the importance of freedom of expression and the right to protest in India's democracy. It highlights the ongoing protests and debates surrounding issues such as sedition, nationalism, and the idea of a Hindu...
TLDR News
The War Against Woke Universities: Johnson's New 'Free Speech Champion' Explained - TLDR News
In recent months the Conservative government has been keen to start what they're calling a war on woke. This culture war now appears to have reached full heat, with Number 10 announcing a new Free Speech Champion to safeguard free speech...
Curated Video
Debate: Should Race Be Considered in College Admissions?
A recent lawsuit against Harvard University alleged that the university discriminates unfairly against Asian-Americans in its admissions process. The trial led to an internal investigation at Harvard and the public release of admissions...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tony Connor - 'My Life'
Born in Manchester, British poet and playwright John Anthony (Tony) Connor left school at 14 and spent 26 years as a textile designer, also serving in the Royal Army. He earned an MA at the University of Manchester. With poet Robin...
Curated Video
B1 English Listening Practice - American Universities
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for intermediate-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks in a natural way about the topic of American universities. The subtitles are included at the...
TLDR News
COVID: Are Universities Taking Advantage of Students? Universities Imprisoning Students - TLDR News
With the COVID outbreak ongoing, some were surprised to see students welcomed back to universities. As many expected, doing so led to large spikes in COVID cases leading to many student halls being locked down (with one very notable case...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Julie Batten - Homelessness and Writing: Glass House Shelter Project
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute and Partnerships with Other Universities
The Executive Director explains the Institute's Program to partner with major universities and fund satellite Institutes closer to students and professors around the world.
Curated Video
Python for Everybody: The Ultimate Python 3 Bootcamp - Where is Python Used These Days?
Python 3 is used in every corner of software including websites, machine learning, AI, video games, self-driving cars, search engines, and pretty much everywhere else. This clip is from the chapter "Introduction" of the series "Python...
TLDR News
Johnson Attacks Universities: The Higher Education Bill Explained
The Conservatives have recently rolled out their new plan for universities, The Higher Education Bill. The bill will do a number of things, but most notably it will tackle the perceived issue of 'wokeness' on campus opening up more free...