Hands-on skills vital: Author advocates for balance between tech and traditional craftsmanship

A chance encounter with a renowned writer at a motorcycle event leads to reflections on the importance of manual skills and ...
Times Higher Education

A play manual for academic development and skills

A three-pronged guide to introducing play into university teaching, based on its successful use in staff training at the University of Exeter Think back to your childhood. You may find that many of ...
Jalopnik

I Finally Learned To Drive A Manual Transmission At Mini's Stick-Shift School

When most people learn to drive a manual transmission, they're worried about stalling the engine at a traffic light. When I learned how to drive a manual, an instructor was telling me over a ...
Flying

FAA: Manual Flying Skills Still Lacking

Loss-of-control accidents remain the leading cause of aviation fatalities, prompting the FAA to emphasize increased hand-flying practice for pilots. The FAA's Safety Alert (SAFO 17007) recommends ...
Vox

Rapid advances in automation mean a lot of workers won’t have the right skills

Shirin Ghaffary was a senior Vox correspondent covering the social media industry. Previously, Ghaffary worked at BuzzFeed News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and TechCrunch. A significant number of ...