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What (else) happened? A key question for learning programmes.

blog post image Good paper from 2013 on the need to go beyond just asking 'did our programme work?' "It is clear that programme evaluations using traditional ‘outcomes-based’ models are inadequate for the health professions context. Consequently, the scholarship in health professions education has begun to incorporate...
Source: wiley.com

Biopharma 2020: A landmark year and a reset for the future

Biopharma in 2020 has shown what it can achieve when it works at its best. How can the industry build on this renewed sense of purpose in the years ahead? McKinsey biopharma 2020 3 Overarching trends Operating under a spotlight - expectation of innovationNavigating protracted economic uncertainty -...
Source: mckinsey.com

Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits.
Source: bbc.com

City fund managers call for rethink of capitalism

"Two of the world’s biggest fund management bosses have called for a rethink of capitalism and its obsession with constant economic growth, in a plaintive appeal for business and governments to deal more decisively with the challenges of climate change. Anne Richards, chief executive of Fidelity...
Source: www.ft.com

Rethinking Authentication, Revamping the Business: IP authentication is the most important mechanism for authorizing access

Rethinking Authentication, Revamping the Business: IP authentication is the most important mechanism for authorizing access to licensed e-resources resources. Substantial business and policy issues for libraries and publishers alike connect up to I…
Source: sspnet.org

It’s Time to Rethink America’s Corn System: As a crop, corn is highly productive, flexible and successful. As a system,

It’s Time to Rethink America’s Corn System: As a crop, corn is highly productive, flexible and successful. As a system, the same is not true.
Source: ensia.com

10 ways MOOCs have forced Universities into a rethink. "MOOCs have made us think. As one of the most fascinating developments

10 ways MOOCs have forced Universities into a rethink. "MOOCs have made us think. As one of the most fascinating developments in higher education in my lifetime, they are,in many ways, a pioneer of a more ‘open’ spirit in learning. I’d contend that MOOCs, for all their promises and faults,...
Source: blogspot.co.uk

This study is forcing economists to rethink high-deductible health insurance: Perhaps higher deductibles don't lead to smarter

This study is forcing economists to rethink high-deductible health insurance: Perhaps higher deductibles don't lead to smarter shoppers but rather, in the long run, sicker patients.
Source: vox.com

How to spot the warning signs and prevent mass shootings: Research on the psychology of loneliness suggests we need to rethink

How to spot the warning signs and prevent mass shootings: Research on the psychology of loneliness suggests we need to rethink the mental health aspects of such crimes and empower communities
Source: newscientist.com