academics

The right way to choose your university

As another enrollment season is coming around, here are a few pointers to get you started.
27 August 2023

Shaping a greener future: The rising influence of sustainability careers

As the effects of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequity become more severe, the demand for sustainability experts grows.
17 August 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.
20 July 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.
20 July 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.
22 June 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.
23 May 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.
23 May 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.
23 May 2023

How credible are your research sources?

Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it? 
9 May 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.
26 April 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.
18 February 2023

Could university clubs be overrated?

University clubs come with their slew of pitfalls.
12 January 2023

The failures of subject mapping and how they impact national curriculum students

Alternative method of evaluation based on previous results is referred to as subject mapping.
8 December 2022

The complex roots of maths anxiety

Maths Anxiety, a problem persistent among students yet hardly talked about.
1 December 2022

Applying to universities abroad: myth busting for parents

As application season draws near, here are some of the most common myths debunked.
3 November 2022

Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed

Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.
3 November 2022

Do university rankings reflect reality?

Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
13 October 2022

Looking down on hard work

People tend to romanticise talent and disregard hard work.
8 October 2022

Living life from weekend to weekend

Weekend-to-weekend living can be detrimental for our physical and mental health.
1 October 2022

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
29 September 2022