Author: uzma
On falcons and our blind faith in models
February 16, 2021
We naively trust models. See them as interchangeable, interoperable. If it has wings, it must be a bird. If it’s a bird, it must be a chicken. If it’s a chicken, we must eat it. If we eat it, it must be nutritious. And so on. If we do not understand a model or what it’s a reduction of, we fail to respect its limitations.
All the right moves in all the wrong places: the marketing bubble
February 16, 2021
Marketers place a lot more value in certain things than the rest of the public. Buyers overwhelmingly trust information from their professional community. Marketers consistently
Life as a Distance Learning Student
December 29, 2020
Effective Time Management Traditionally, most people find the norm in education to involve lectures in physical classrooms. Tutor-student interaction is perceived as being only physical.
How to Organise Your Studies for Success
December 29, 2020
Stay Focused on Your Studies There is a phrase called ‘Decision Fatigue’ which may be weighing you down. I first heard about this procrastination phenomenon
4th Workshop “Advanced Materials”
December 29, 2020
Capacity Building Workshop on Distance Learning Running a capacity building workshop on Distance Learning for Estuar university, jointly organised by the University of London Centre
What is the Difference Between University and College?
April 11, 2020
What Is a College? Oftentimes schools with “college” in their name are smaller institutions that emphasize undergraduate education, Johanna Fishbein, head of university advising at
How to Choose a Business Program at University
April 11, 2020
Environment Choosing one with an international perspective offers excellent practice for the global economic environment in which today’s businesses operate. In fact, according to the
How to Get Ready for a New Semester
April 11, 2020
Get Organized The first step to manage your stress throughout the school year is to be in control of your academic responsibilities. If you receive
4 Tips to Navigate Your First Semester Abroad Like a Pro
April 11, 2020
Study Early and Often Some students wait until a few days before the exam to study for the NCLEX, but you should really begin on