academics

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, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

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, 10:18 AM

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, 09:49 AM

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, 09:42 AM

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, 09:34 AM

How credible are your research sources?

Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it? 
9 May 2023, 08:02 AM

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, 13:04 PM

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, 14:46 PM

Could university clubs be overrated?

University clubs come with their slew of pitfalls.
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

The complex roots of maths anxiety

Maths Anxiety, a problem persistent among students yet hardly talked about.
1 December 2022, 00:27 AM

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, 00:00 AM

Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed

Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM

Do university rankings reflect reality?

Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
13 October 2022, 15:16 PM

Looking down on hard work

People tend to romanticise talent and disregard hard work.
8 October 2022, 15:00 PM

Living life from weekend to weekend

Weekend-to-weekend living can be detrimental for our physical and mental health.
1 October 2022, 15:11 PM

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM

Things nobody tells you before O Level exams

Things I wish I knew before I entered the exam hall.
7 May 2022, 10:01 AM

Why take a gap year?

A gap year is more than just taking time off from one’s academic career. It is a period of time for experiential learning, developing new skills, expanding horizons, and culturally diversifying oneself.
24 July 2021, 12:48 PM