Postsecondary education welcomes new government
Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
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Conferences: are they worth the expense?
It's conference season. Let’s weigh the pros and cons.
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Elbows up and all hands in: fixing Canada’s productivity problem using universities
Canada needs to modernize its productivity strategy – and universities have a central role to play.
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Collectively mobilizing around student mental health: a constantly evolving imperative
In Quebec, student associations, universities, and the provincial government have come together to respond to the growing mental health challenges in higher education. Keep reading to find out how they’re taking action today.
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Prof pas prof, j’y vais : The how-to guide to supervision
Take a look at the comic strip page featuring humorous takes on faculty life in our April issue.
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Be more than a bystander
Community support can go a long way towards mitigating the damages caused by online harassment.
Solving the male enrolment puzzle
In Canada and around the world, young men are opting out of postsecondary education. What are the long-term effects of the gender imbalance on campus –– and what can we do about it?
International students
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Imagining the future of international education in Canada
How to resolve the absence of a concerted plan on international students between governments and academic institutions
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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.
Current Issue
April-May 2025
Keeping Canada's university community informed, inspired and connected
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AI is transforming university teaching, but are we ready for it?
University instructors, leaders, and staff should all be involved in the AI discussion
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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.
The challenges facing Nova Scotia’s postsecondary institutions
Unexpected government policy changes have choked off revenues while rising costs threaten to topple painstakingly balanced budgets.
Research
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Emojis … as rhetoric?
A new course and lab at U of T Mississauga delve into these digital images 😀
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The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment continues to gain traction in Canada
‘DORA never says publication or traditional scholarly output doesn't matter. What it does say is that scholarly output is diverse.’
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The rise of disaster studies
Disasters happen more often — these programs explore the whys and hows.
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Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy
The #popscope project energizes public spaces through experiential, free-choice learning.
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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MagazineEditorial Team
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Daniel Halton
Editor
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Edward Thomas Swan
Art Director
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Hannah Liddle
Assistant Editor
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Kate Kenyon
Digital Content Creator
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Mohamed Berrada
Francophone Associate Editor
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Marie-Lou Bernatchez
Francophone Journalist
