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1 in 4 youth ‘may ignore science,’ leading to calls for improved communications
A new Canada Foundation for Innovation survey finds that while young people generally trust science, action is still needed to improve literacy.
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Universities grappling with mandatory COVID-19 vaccines issue as fall return to campus approaches
Most universities say they will follow local public health guidelines and are strongly encouraging staff and students to get vaccinated.
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Job shadowing during a pandemic
Can an in-person job shadow program be adapted to an online environment?
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COVID-19 updates for April 2021
April 28, 2021 Atlantic universities under lockdown The University of New Brunswick is reporting an outbreak at its Magee House residence. As of Monday, the university confirmed six cases of the virus. Students and staff at Elizabeth Parr-Johnston residence...
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Despite hesitations, these Chinese students say they still plan to study in Canada
They say rising anti-Asian incidents in Canada worry them, but they won’t let that dash their ambitions.
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COVID-19: Scientists have lost their passive social check-in
The scientific community often relies on impromptu interactions to spur where the next set of experiments might go.
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Let’s get more students to the decision-making tables in higher education
Students are the system’s principal stakeholders and we need to hear from them, especially as we contemplate the impacts of COVID-19.
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Frozen in space: (im)mobilities of international researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic
A group of migration scholars share how the pandemic is impacting both their personal and work lives.
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Women are getting less research done than men during this coronavirus pandemic
Mothers are feeling the burn of having to both work and take on most parenting duties.
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Healthcare students from coast to coast lend a helping hand during the pandemic
Among their many efforts, students are collecting much-needed protective equipment, aiding frontline workers and assisting with contact tracing.
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Schrodinger’s semester: let’s clear the uncertainty for fall 2020
We must plan for online delivery throughout the upcoming academic year. Any other announcement is just wishful thinking.
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Several universities announce their fall plans, with instruction primarily online
Universities from across the country begin to state their intentions for September.
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Virtual dance workouts, empty food halls and single dorm rooms: how international students are coping
International students stranded on campus are trying to make the best of it for now, but don’t know what the future holds for them.
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Staying human in the Zoom boom
Video conferencing can be isolating and strange for some of your students – here are some tips to make sure everyone feels seen and heard.
