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Designing with the student in mind and to make sure that what they learn today is something they will use tomorrow is ever present in a student's mind as they select the school with which they plan to attend. Some key takeaways: In today's rapidly changing job landscape, students are increasingly seeking education that prioritizes workskill relevance and competencies. They understand that traditional degrees alone may not guarantee career success, and are looking for programs that offer practical skills and knowledge aligned with current industry demands. For instance, students pursuing fields like computer science expect to learn the latest programming languages and technologies in their courses, making them job-ready upon graduation. Similarly, those entering the healthcare sector are seeking programs that integrate cutting-edge medical technology training to stay ahead in the dynamic healthcare environment. Students recognize that acquiring specific, applicable competencies not only increases their employability but also helps them adapt and thrive in a world where industries and professions evolve rapidly. This shift in educational priorities reflects a growing awareness that relevant work skills and competencies are the keys to long-term career success in today's competitive job market. Does this describe your program? #competencybasedlearning #workforceskills #highereduction2.0

'I Wish I Had More Time': ⏰ Sometimes, 24hours doesn't seem enough to do all I got to do in a day. But, that's all I have, so I have to manage it properly. Similarly, a friend of mine needed a way to manage academic demands with her part-time job without forgetting anything. Being a medical student certainly didn't help as opposed to having a simpler class schedule. I wanted to be able to help her, as well as others in her shoes. So, I created Campus Mate to be like a personal assistant to any student using it. As a student, there's this sinking feeling when you realize exams are looming. You start wishing they'd postpone exams, wishing you had more time to study, and cramming until 5 minutes to the exam. Some even wish exams didn't exist at all. Guess what? Wishing won't get you those A's. But Campus Mate can help. This app is more than just a to-do list. It's your personal study partner, helping you: - Organize your schedule: Add your school courses, track classes, and Take notes, all in one place - Easily chat, share notes and files with classmates. - Access your notes on the go and stay focused with smart scheduling tools. *Watch this quick video demo of Campus Mate* You'll be amazed at how easy it is to take control of your time and crush your academic goals. Let me know your thoughts about Campus Mate. #edtech #unilag

So, what's impacting the decision-making of prospective postgraduates? Over the next few months, we will see a lot of people researching their options on The Student Room. Our postgraduate applications forum is approaching its peak period for traffic (Jan-March). In recent TSR Insight research: 💻 86% of respondents said they were open to postgraduate study 💻 One-third of those (32%) said they considered it an option Read our blog that takes a look at our latest prospective postgraduate insight to find out more about the key advantages of postgraduate study, as well as what could hold someone back from applying ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6ZaTMv2 #TheStudentRoom #StudentInsight #HigherEducation #PostgraduateStudy #Postgraduate

🌟 Help Shape the Class of 2T9 – Become an Alumni Applicant Assessor! 🌟   I’m thrilled to invite you to join me in a wonderful volunteer event! This will be my 11th year as an alumni applicant assessor, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Helping schools find the right match for their engineering programs and developing the engineers of tomorrow is a cause close to my heart. 🌍✨   Why Volunteer? Each year, U of T Engineering attracts over 15,000 impressive undergraduate applicants from around the world. We value not only academic achievements but also extracurricular activities and future aspirations.   What Do Assessors Do? We provide valuable input to help identify the most talented applicants for a diverse and well-balanced class. We review Online Student Profiles, which include written responses and video submissions, and provide feedback.   My Experience and Learnings I enjoy reading the stories and creative ideas from candidates, which inspire me greatly. For instance, one student proposed a hard hat painting event—a fantastic tradition that celebrates the engineering community, making a challenging degree one of the best experiences. 🎨👷♂️ Hard hats symbolize our work—difficult yet creative. Such events can help those historically excluded celebrate all parts of their identities, making us better engineers. Another inspiring story came from a candidate passionate about biomedical engineering. Driven by personal experiences, such as caring for grandparents and witnessing a friend's uncle cope with amputations, this student was motivated to innovate solutions like artificial organs and limbs. Their interest in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at U of T, and its cutting-edge research on prosthetics and medical devices, perfectly aligns with their aspiration to aid those with physical disabilities.   Why I Volunteer Volunteering lets me give back and shape the future of engineering. It’s my way of supporting and inspiring the next generation of engineers who will significantly contribute to our world. If you are interested, please check out my humble story here: https://lnkd.in/eEkTEiW   Hope to See You! Let’s make a difference together! To register: https://lnkd.in/g9YiYpWK   #Engineering #UofTEngineering #Volunteer #Alumni #GiveBack #FutureEngineers #DiversityInEngineering #ClassOf2T9 #Community

What is a Hybrid Graduate Program? Hybrid programs offer a blend of online coursework and in-person experiences like clinical externships or on-campus lab work. Who is it best for? Hybrid programs are ideal for people with diverse learning preferences. They cater to students nationwide, with at least 20 percent of the program conducted in person, providing flexibility and accessibility without compromising hands-on learning. #HybridPrograms #OnlineLearning #HandsOnEducation #EducationFlexibility #RemoteEducation #HybridLearning #OnlineClassroom #EducationalAccessibility #UOnline

I agree with all of this. If you've read my Spotlight on Dystopia, Uncertainty, and Disruption, but the thing you're still stuck on is that you don't know what your other options might be, Jen Polk can help you figure that out. And maybe working with her helps you get much clearer on why academia is a good option for you and what you want to prioritize in your academic career. But you really don't want to feel "stuck" with it. And when you need options, you want to know that there are some out there. https://lnkd.in/d47Zt9mJ

EMBS Summer school is starting this month! 📢🔷 If you’re a biomedical engineering major 🧑🔬 (Freshman to senior) who is trying to make the best of your summer vacation and learn more about different career paths related to your study, here is your chance. Exact starting date and location (hybrid/ online/ offline) will be announced soon! This summer school is your chance to gain both theoretical and practical experience in different fields such as: -Artificial intelligence (AI) -Software engineering -Embedded Systems  -Research This is a great opportunity if you're trying to evaluate different career paths. You will also get a chance to connect and network with people interested in similar fields as you. Share this post with your biomedical engineering colleagues. If you have any questions you can contact us through the page. Also make sure to follow us to see the newest updates about the summer school and other activities. #IEEE_EMBS_CUSB #SummerSchool

📢 Looking for experience in tech?! Check out ELP!! 🤖💻⚙️ The Experiential Learning Program at UCI connects students with paid opportunities both on and off campus. Our goal is to provide students with industry-relevant, hands-on experiences to complement their degree studies at UC Irvine. 🤖 When the Experiential Learning Program attended the UC Tech Awards, we received the Larry L. Sautter Award. We were recognized for our innovation in information technology. 💡⚙️ "Recognize a team for having implemented an innovative technology project that has had a significant beneficial impact on UC’s academic or research mission, student life, business operations, patient care, or public-service mission. Innovation is defined as the new application of technology, the creative use of limited resources, or an emphasis on collaboration to solve a problem". -UC IT Blog You can continue reading at https://ow.ly/Lize50PKK1r Stay in the loop! Follow us on Instagram to see student spotlights, projects, and exclusive stories: @uci_elp #elp #ucielp #p3t3r #experientiallearningprogram #UCI #repost

Academia is incentivized to get you into their PhD programs; they're not incentivized to get you into a well compensated career afterwards. Lack of incentives beyond enrollment is why the system is broken and why so many PhDs end up unemployed or in low paying postdocs, TAs, adjuncts, etc. Your advisor has no real incentive to graduate you. Why would they? Just as you get trained and are able to carry projects on your own, they're supposed to let you go? The answer is yes of course but often it's a fight to graduate. Just one more paper. Just one more grant. Just one more experiment or project. Worse - through your time in academia, you'll receive little to no training on how to do anything else apart from academic research. This is because academia wants you to stay in the system. They need you as cheap labor to support it. Don't believe me? Apply to a low paid postdoc or TA position today and watch how quickly those hiring circle you like rabid animals begging you to start as soon as possible. Of course they want you start as soon as possible - you're cheap labor. Sure, some institutions have one or two career advisors per hundreds of PhDs at the university, but that ratio is not conducive to getting the training you need to get hired outside of academia. On top of this, most of these career advisors have never worked outside of academia. It's the blind leading the blind. If you want to get paid what you're worth and be able to do meaningful work, you're going to have find training outside of academia. Your career is up to you. The academic system is not incentivized to help you. #phd #phds #postdoc #postdocs #phdlife #phdchat #phdjobs #phdcareers #phdstudents #phdstudent #jobsearch #careerdevelopment #careers #resumes #negotiating #gethired #jobtips

Dear Friends As a seasoned educator with over 12 years in the higher education sector, I find myself reflecting on a pressing issue: Why does everyone aspire to be a #Doctor but not a #Scientist? In a nation of nearly 140 crore people, we stand on the brink of becoming a developed nation. Our economy is booming, start-up opportunities are flourishing, and we are attracting global investments. However, the recent #NEET examination incident highlights a troubling trend where the stakes are so high that some students, influenced by negative societal elements, resort to unethical means to crack the exam, thereby jeopardizing the chances of millions of other aspirants. This phenomenon is not unique to medical entrance exams but is prevalent in various major examinations, particularly those leading to government job positions. This situation unveils a deeper issue within our societal mindset. Students are often pushed to pursue these competitive exams repeatedly for 2-4 years, driven by an overwhelming fascination and belief in becoming doctors, engineers, or civil administrators. Parents, in many cases, do not want to settle for anything less, viewing other career paths as compromises. In my experience dealing with students in the 10+2 Biology stream, nearly 90% aimed to become doctors but eventually settled for alternative careers. This raises a critical question: Why don't more students aspire to become medical scientists, cancer biologists, biopharma specialists, environmental scientists, or marine biologists? The importance of these scientific roles is immense and essential for our country's growth, especially at a time when investment in research and innovation is crucial. To address this issue, I propose the following recommendations: ▶ Career Awareness Programs: Career guidance programs in schools and colleges to educate students and parents about the diverse career opportunities in science beyond medicine. ▶ Promote Research and Innovation: Increase funding and support for research institutions and create more opportunities for students to engage in scientific research from an early stage. ▶ Highlight Role Models: Showcase successful scientists and researchers in various fields to inspire students and provide them with tangible examples of rewarding scientific careers. ▶ Collaborate with Industry: Foster partnerships between educational institutions and industries to provide internships, research projects, and hands-on experiences in scientific fields. ▶ Encourage Interdisciplinary Learning: Promote interdisciplinary studies that combine biology with other fields such as technology, engineering, and environmental science to broaden students' perspectives and career options. I would love to hear your experiences and feedback. How can we collectively encourage our students to explore and pursue diverse scientific careers? #Education #Science #Innovation #Research #CareerGuidance #HigherEducation #India