A new study in ECNU Review of Education examines CHATTING, a ChatGPT‑assisted writing system designed for students with dyslexia. Conducted with 101 Hong Kong secondary students, the research found the tool increased motivation and engagement, particularly among learners with dyslexia. However, writing quality declined and plagiarism rates rose. The authors recommend teacher‑guided AI integration to maximize benefits while addressing risks such as over‑reliance, weak question‑asking skills, and ethical concerns in AI‑supported learning.

Led by Marc Murray, who completed the study as part of his PhD in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, researchers aimed to build on earlier research about how exercise and protein influence Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). IGF-1 is a hormone that possesses anabolic effects, relating to protein synthesis, which play a role in muscle development and repair.

School meals, provided for free by governments around the world, could be used to curb global hunger and promote a sustainable global food system, finds a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded leaders at the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University a $3 million grant to create a program that will make research resources more accessible for some smaller institutions and advance projects more efficiently across universities with cost savings.  

The Supporting and HArmonizing Research Endeavors (SHARE) initiative is being led by Ohio co-principal investigators Jane Strasser at UC, Kent State University’s Douglas Delahanty and James Reecy at Iowa State University. SHARE aims to increase regional research opportunities by streamlining administration, facilities and regulatory compliance. It is a collective effort across multiple institutions to create easily-replicable regional research consortiums to share expertise and infrastructure.