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The curious incident of the nobbled college and university retiree associations
All soon-to-be-retired academics should be encouraged to join their institution’s retiree association – but some don’t even know it exists.
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Arts graduate programs have an opportunity and a need to focus on talent development
Students are not being properly prepared for future careers. This needs to change.
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How to start a company from scratch
Establishing and leading a startup is hard, but it is also an opportunity to do something creative, fun and unique.
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If and when to hire an editor
Studies have shown that articles and manuscripts reviewed by a professional editor end up being better received by peer reviewers.
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Making outbound student mobility a reality
A rural postsecondary institution shares its journey to help increase Canada’s low participation rates through uncertain times.
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In academia, we need two types of researchers: divers and surfers
Once the value of ‘interdisciplinary’ is truly accepted, academia will significantly benefit.
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Diversity in citation practices: auditing your list of references contributes to better science
As a researcher, you should intentionally consider voices and perspectives that you might have previously omitted or ignored.
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We need to teach postdocs how to teach
Without properly training them, we are throwing our academics to the wind and shortchanging their students.
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Putting non-disposable assignments to work
The Pay It Forward Assignment allows students to share their learning to help current and future students.
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Clearly you are accomplished, but you also present as being rather lazy
Why it’s important to provide analysis and context for your experience, credentials and successes in an application.
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TA Tipline, part 2: grading, mentoring, invigilating, oh my!
This is the final instalment in our two-part series where experienced teaching assistants offer guidance to both first-timers and veterans looking for new ideas.
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Considering non-disposable assignments for your teaching
This is an opportunity to create value beyond an individual student’s learning.
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Staying in touch after retirement
Academic retirees should find the “optimal leisure lifestyle” that works for them.
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Yes, a PhD in life sciences can lead to a career outside of academe
Three graduates share their PhD journeys and their forays into the biotechnology and therapeutics sector.
