academic excellence
Coverage of academic excellence in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’
Lucy Powell, the new education secretary, argues that schools can pursue academic excellence alongside technical skills, rejecting critics who claim this is a false trade-off. She emphasizes ambition for all students regardless of their educational path.
- Inside Joan Ava Gillman’s Pursuit of Academic Excellence for All
Joan Ava Gillman, a science teacher at The Browning School, has spent over 45 years advocating for better learning opportunities for students from all walks of life. Her dedication to academic excellence spans nearly five decades.
- Continuous skill development key to academic excellence: Vikram Visaji
Vikram Visaji emphasizes that continuous skill development is crucial for academic excellence. The statement highlights the importance of ongoing learning and improvement in achieving high academic standards.
- To lead in global education, Hong Kong must go beyond narrow metrics
Hong Kong’s universities are celebrated for global rankings and research output, but the article questions whether narrow metrics adequately define academic excellence. It highlights intrinsic motivations like curiosity and professionalism as core to academic life.