This neuroscience study shows that brief pre-lecture interactions significantly improve learning. Students who chatted with either a human teacher or an AI tutor before watching a video lecture performed better and showed greater brain synchrony in MRI scans. Social interaction—human or artificial—primes the brain for more effective learning.

This research shows that pedagogical innovation significantly enhances university students’ socio-emotional development. Surveying 156 engineering students, it finds that active, inclusive, and technology-enhanced teaching explains nearly two-thirds of emotional skill development. Human-centered innovation deepens learning and fosters empathy, resilience, and well-being.

This research explores how over 500 international students use AI tools like ChatGPT while navigating university study in a second or third language. Findings reveal AI can reduce overwhelm and support learning, but also risk undermining confidence and skill development. The study guides universities toward better language support, policy, and pedagogy.