Press Release: PROWIBO publishes research paper on Increasing Access to Higher Education in India
Professors Without Borders has published a research paper by Kaustubh Dighe on Increasing Access to Higher Education in India. This paper addresses the problem that despite its rapid growth and development across all sectors, accessibility to quality education remains a growing concern in India. This concern could be attributed to various socio-political and economic factors […]
Press Release: PROWIBO publishes report on Publishing in Academia
Professors Without Borders has published the report for its webinar on Publishing in Academia as part of the Access in Higher Education Initiative The report presents the findings from two-panel discussions: How to Publish and Where and Tips and Tools for Academic Writing Read the report here PROFESSORS WITHOUT BORDERS (PROWIBO) PRESS RELEASE 4th August, […]
Press Release: PROWIBO Publishes Conference Report on ‘Rebooting STEM’, Video Available
Professors Without Borders has published the report for its most recent virtual conference held in association with Lecturers Without Borders. The report presents the findings from two-panel discussions. Improving Soft Skills in STEM and Ethics and Credibility in STEM. The report elaborates on some of the shortcomings of the traditional STEM curriculum in the area of […]
Announcing Our New Conference: Women in Higher Education Initiative: ‘Improving Women’s Retention in Higher Education’
Read the conference report here. Women’s retention in higher education institutions (HEIs) has improved drastically in the last century; however, many issues still plague women faculty and students in HEIs. Women’s retention is a multi-pronged issue, involving a different approach for female students and faculty. Both students and faculty face multiple issues to succeeding in academia. […]
Press Release: Professors Borders Publishes ‘The Future of Higher Education in India: An Analysis of the National Education Policy 2020’ Report
● A new study by Professors Without Borders’ research fellow Kaustubh Dighe examines the implications of the National Education Policy 2020 on higher education institutions and the policy’s potential outcomes. ● The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) aims to create a more competitive national university system and incorporate cultural heritage into the teaching curriculum. The […]
Press Release: PROWIBO Publishes Conference Report and Video on ‘How to Dismantle Barriers Faced By Black Talent in Academia’
Professors Without Borders has published the report for its second virtual conference. The report presents the findings from two-panel discussions. Black In The Ivory: Understanding the Black Experience in Higher Education and Intersectionality: The Dual Barriers of Racism and Sexism. The report aims to disseminate information on how institutions of higher education can dismantle visible […]
Thanks to Mariam Radi, Outgoing PROWIBO Thinktank Manager
From intern to Thinktank Manager, Mariam has made her mark at PROWIBO. In her words, here is why working with PROWIBO is worth it. How long have you been working at PROWIBO? ‘I’ve been working for one year and five months.’ Why did you join, and what role did you have? ‘I joined PROWIBO as […]
Announcing New Conference: Improving Access in Higher Education: How to Dismantle Barriers Faced By Black Talent in Academia
In the UK, fewer than 1% of university professors are Black. In the United States, about 10% of academics are Black, with the numbers thinning up the academic ladder. The numerical minority of Black academics has led to consistent exclusion, marginalisation, and a signal that their ideas are not equally valuable in academia. Such pervasive […]
Call for Abstracts – Teaching through Gaming
In the education sector, it is well known that lecture and dictation-based teaching is not the most effective way for students to fully grasp and understand concepts. Conversely, games-based teaching provides a more engaging way for students to interact with concepts resulting in higher rates of information retention. Games-based teaching provides context, making it an […]
Press Release: PROWIBO Publishes Conference Report and Video on Higher Education in the Time of COVID-19
Professors Without Borders has published the report for its first virtual conference. The report presents the findings from two-panel discussions. Moving Higher Education Online: pitfalls and opportunities for teachers and Learning Online: adaptation strategies from students. The report aims to showcase the challenges and opportunities in online learning and teaching as many higher education institutions opt […]