academics

How to use AI efficiently and ethically for studying

Here are some efficient tips for using AI which will not compromise your learning.

From fresh graduate to faculty member: The prospects and challenges

Fresh graduates as educators: pros, cons, and insights.

Sexism in our universities: A sobering reality

Women continue to face biases in education despite increased participation.

The Joy of Finding Supportive Teachers

The pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our lives often goes underappreciated

Opinion / The drawbacks of open credit systems

Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.

The academic junkie’s guide to micro-dosing success

As you enjoy studying at a comfortable pace, you’ll naturally want to increase the workload as you get used to the previous one.

From passion to profession: What it takes to be a music major

Pursuing music can be a difficult choice given the prevalence of familial and societal expectations. Therefore, mastering different skill sets is almost always an instrumental part of a musician’s life.  

The diverse world of Public Health and why you should care

Public Health as a field is vast and houses anyone willing to bring about positive impacts at societal levels. 

Recovering a sunk cost

When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?

Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

How Pakistan viewed ‘71: Academics and publishers discuss

To understand the attitude of the adversaries of the Liberation War, I went to collect the data for this book and found that Pakistanis are defending themselves.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

Why there’s a lack of English medium students applying to public universities

It’s commonly seen that participation from English medium students is comparatively much lower.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

What it takes to get into DU “Cha” unit

Exam strategies are open to change every year, so the applicants must stay updated about that.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

The problem with too much discipline in schools

Schools should also be a place students look back upon fondly, not a totalitarian regime they would grow up to hate for the rest of their lives.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

How credible are your research sources?

Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it? 

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

How to deal with disagreements with your teacher

Although teachers are there to advise and guide you, it is inevitable that you get into disagreements with them.

February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023

NSU to introduce disability-friendly ramps and bathrooms

With NSU’s accessibility initiative, the university took a step in ensuring that the campus is accommodating for all students in order to ensure comfort for all without discrimination.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Could university clubs be overrated?

University clubs come with their slew of pitfalls.