The long road to equity
Despite increased institutional commitment, experiences of men and women faculty differ starkly.
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It is possible to foster new connections and research opportunities after retirement
Not everyone wants to step away from academic life completely once retired.
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Towards a more equitable syllabus
Women students in political science share what makes a syllabus feel fair and inclusive
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Addressing the leak in Canada’s academic pipeline
Systemic challenges often start in graduate school for women.
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Clarify this: structuring highly readable lists (Part 2 of 2)
One way to simplify potentially complex lists is to arrange the items to progress in complexity, placing the ‘heaviest’ or most complex item at the end.
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California went big on AI in universities. Canada should go smart instead
Learning requires struggle, persistence, iteration and deep focus.
Jean-Marc Narbonne: A philosophical approach to our era
Through his work on ancient philosophy and commitment to democracy, Jean-Marc Narbonne highlights how critical thinking and civic debate can help us better understand and contend with contemporary challenges.
International students
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UQAC deregisters 104 students: miscalculation or essential measure?
This is the first time this has happened on this scale in the Quebec higher education system.
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International graduate students should not be charged different fees
Why it’s time to reconsider our fee policies.
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How university education prepares students to be engaged and informed citizens
Instructors across all disciplines can advance citizenship development through knowledge and skills training.
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“Ici, on parle français”: Navigating graduate studies as an anglophone/allophone in a francophone environment
Four non-francophone graduate students reflect on their experiences studying at Université Laval.
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International student fallout hits the bottom line
Postsecondary sector taking pre-emptive measures to mitigate financial crisis exacerbated by cuts to international study permits.
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California went big on AI in universities. Canada should go smart instead
Learning requires struggle, persistence, iteration and deep focus.
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Focusing on GenAI detection is a no-win approach for instructors
As GenAI continues to evolve faster than the tools to detect it, capturing all student use of AI is nearly impossible.
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Supporting students in the age of GenAI
Universities need to rethink student discipline when it comes to reinforcing academic integrity.
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New AI-themed book focuses on the importance of preserving human agency
The authors advocate for a human-centred approach to the educational applications of AI.
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Prof pas prof, j’y vais: under AI’s spell
Shining a humorous light on some of the tasks that academics deal with on a regular basis.
The long road to equity
Despite increased institutional commitment, experiences of men and women faculty differ starkly.
Research
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The rise of disaster studies
Disasters happen more often — these programs explore the whys and hows.
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U of T prof’s animatronic puppets are inspiring kids to use tech as a tool for creativity
‘It’s a bit of a stealth STEM program.’
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Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy
The #popscope project energizes public spaces through experiential, free-choice learning.
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McGill researchers help advance genetic research through a video game
Borderlands Science, a mini-game within the popular Borderlands 3 video game is putting a new spin on citizen science.
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Reclaiming open access
It’s time to prioritize investments in open infrastructure to realize truly transformational open access.
Sponsored Content
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Meet Wisdom Tettey, Carleton University’s new president
Transformation through education.
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Thompson Rivers University seeks experts to shape the future of online education
Subject matter experts collaborate with instructional designers to create high quality content for online courses.
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AI in Education Forum 2024: Unleashing AI’s potential for transformative learning
This groundbreaking conference on AI is organized by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications.
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Innovation and ethics in the age of AI – meeting Canadian student expectations for access and pace of change
Artificial intelligence has swiftly become a transformative force in higher education, reshaping the student journey from induction to learning outcomes.
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