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Take part in UA’s gender equity survey

Help promote strategies towards meaningful change.
News Research

Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy

The #popscope project energizes public spaces through experiential, free-choice learning.
News Campus news

New zine developed by OCAD U students helps artists perfect the art of tabling

‘The goal was to create something both practical and visually engaging,’ says one of the creators.
News International students

Quebec universities concerned about losing their autonomy

Ottawa has tightened the belt on international student admissions in Canada. Now Quebec wants to implement further changes, but universities are worried the Legault government might go too far.

Opinion Book review

Book review: Indigenous lessons for healing our society

Blair Stonechild, The Knowledge Seeker: Embracing Indigenous Spirituality, Regina: University of Regina Press, 2016, 224 pages.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

Supporting students in the age of GenAI

Universities need to rethink student discipline when it comes to reinforcing academic integrity.
Opinion Communication

Improving universities’ public standing

How universities can help make their case.
Opinion Advice

How to stay up to date within your field of research when you are busy teaching

Instead of trying to cram all of your research prep into the summer months, why not set aside some time each week to read about what’s new in your field of scholarship?

Features

Activists-in-residence enrich and test universities

New programs are emerging on campuses across the country, but finding funding for these positions is a challenge.
Features Profile

Jean-Pierre Bergevin celebrates 50 years at Université de Hearst

The passionate psychologist and teacher is a prominent figure in Hearst’s university community.
Features Students

The fragile state of student housing

In an unprecedented housing shortage, Canadian and international students are facing a crisis that puts their studies – and their well-being – at risk. But innovative partnerships between universities, governments and private stakeholders are exploring long term solutions.
Features People to know

Asa McKercher looks to Canada’s future by understanding its past relations with the U.S.

He is described by colleagues as ‘one of our most prolific writers on Canada-U.S. relations.’

Ask Dr. Editor Advice

Drafting the budget for your first SSHRC grant application

Early career researchers tend to be too cautious when budgeting, but if you justify your costs in detail, you will show the reviewers that you have considered all options.
Global Campus International students

Supporting the career development of Indian international students

Postsecondary career centres in Ontario should consider implementing the Social Cognitive Career Theory for the unique students who have very specific career paths in mind.
Career Advice Advice

Adapting your writing for a research competition

Presenting in person can be nerve-wracking, but it is a great way to connect with a wider community of scholars.
Career Advice Advice

Stretching the dollar: creative ways to budget in grad school

Approach budgeting and cost-saving alternatives from a fresh perspective.

Academic integrity

Opinion Academic integrity

Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action

A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.

by
David Kent
February 01, 2024

Career Advice Academic integrity

Academic integrity in the age of ChatGPT

Evolving technologies present both challenges and opportunities for advancing academic integrity.

by
Loleen Berdahl Susan Bens
June 16, 2023

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