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Academics
Academics (/əˈkædəmɪks/), derived from the Greek word 'Akadēmía', is a broad term that encompasses the areas of study, research, and scholarship in higher education institutions such as universities and colleges. It includes the fields of teaching, research, and scholarship, and the work of professors, researchers, and students involved in higher education.
Etymology
The term 'Academics' originates from the Greek word 'Akadēmía', which was a place near Athens where Plato taught his followers. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to the scholarly activities conducted in universities and colleges.
Related Terms
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Scholarship: A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- University: An institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
- College: An educational institution or a constituent part of one, providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
- Professor: A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
- Student: A person who is studying at a school or college.
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