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Meet Oliver Back: The Customer Support and Community Manager for Scholarcy

Oliver Back shares his thoughts on supporting students with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, using user-centered design to enhance learning outcomes. Oliver's strategies incorporate user feedback into Scholarcy's development, offering practical tools and resources to improve information processing for users with learning difficulties. His approach underlines the importance of adaptability and inclusivity in educational technology.

Jessica Rachid
April 11, 2024
8 min read

The Founder of Scholarcy: Phil Gooch

Phil Gooch, Founder of Scholarcy, shares his journey from a childhood fascination with programming to revolutionizing academic reading with AI technology. With a vision rooted in enhancing educational experiences and inclusivity, Scholarcy breaks down complex texts into digestible summaries, aiding over half a million users worldwide. Gooch's story highlights the importance of persistence, innovation, and addressing genuine needs in the EdTech sector.

Jessica Rachid
April 8, 2024
9 min read

How have AI tools been taken advantage of in a research setting?

How have AI tools been utilised in a research setting? Have scientists adopted AI tools into their toolkit, or has there been hesitation in their uptake?

Oliver Back
March 13, 2024
5 min read

The Future of Women In AI

Addressing the systemic barriers and fostering inclusivity for a more innovative technological landscape. Unveiling the challenges and opportunities for women's leadership and participation in AI.

Jessica Rachid
February 21, 2024
4 min read

A professional's perspective on the use of AI tools within the workplace

How do professionals, such as computer programmers, use AI tools in the workplace

Oliver Back
February 12, 2024
10+ min read

The Future of AI and Academia: Mushtaq Bilal

In an era where AI is reshaping every facet of life, what role does it play in revolutionising academic writing and research? Discover how Mushtaq Bilal leverages AI to enhance scholarly work.

Jessica Rachid
February 13, 2024
6 min read

AI In The Classroom

The surge in AI usage for education raises questions about academic integrity and learning efficacy, with educators worldwide adjusting teaching methods to integrate technology meaningfully.

Jessica Rachid
December 11, 2023
3 min read

Essential Academic AI Apps

AI tools are enhancing academic research by simplifying literature reviews and enabling quick access to reliable information, empowering students and scholars to focus on research.

Jessica Rachid
December 9, 2023
4 min read

The 5 Best AI Tools for Postgraduate Research

What's the most challenging part of working towards your postgraduate degree? For many students, combing through mountains of research presents an insurmountable obstacle.For one thing, the sheer volume of research articles you have to read is overwhelming. On top of that, research material isn't exactly an easy read, and sifting through each article to glean the relevant information you need takes a great deal of time and effort.

Emma Warren-Jones
August 8, 2022
5 min read

Content automation is boosting audience engagement in the news and information industries

Engagement marketing managers have become pivotal to the growth and retention strategy of any online content business over the last few years. These roles demand a range of finely honed skills – from specialist industry knowledge and audience profiling – to a flair for developing multi-channel engagement programs, content creation, and an analytical eye to gauge the impact of those programmes.

Emma Warren-Jones
August 12, 2021
7 min read

How coding helps children become creative problem solvers

As the 21st century progresses, computer programming or ‘coding’ is becoming an invaluable skill. A recent study1 found that as many as 50% of all jobs in Australia will require a working knowledge of programming and other IT skills within the next 15 years. It is likely that coding ability will be one of the key differentiating skills of the future.But what exactly is it that makes coding so essential in everyday life? What are the benefits of learning how to code? Why should we teach it to our children?Let’s find out!

Emma Warren-Jones
November 8, 2021
6 min read

How AI can encourage students to read and avoid plagiarism

Our goal at Scholarcy is to help students and researchers understand complex information faster, and provide a route into dense literature that can be intimidating for a newcomer or non-expert. A recent study has shown that scientific papers are getting harder to read[1], as a result of an increase in technical jargon and assumed background knowledge. The barrier to entry to primary research literature is getting higher at a time when our need to verify sources and tackle misinformation is greatest.

Emma Warren-Jones
November 14, 2018
7 min read