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Seeing and being seen from behind a mask
A dean’s private grief has inspired reflection and changed her leadership.
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The quest for more vets
How universities are responding to a country-wide shortage.
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The pandemic’s remote learning environment shows promise for international students
Internationalization asks Canadian higher education to adjust systems and norms to better meet this new body of students arriving in our classrooms.
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Snapshots from a bumpy academic year, through a math professor’s lens
The journey back from pandemic-enforced online learning will be a steep learning curve for everyone.
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Building an effective classroom community online
Early career instructors should feel encouraged to extend and innovate in the virtual classroom.
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Is effective online learning bad for the environment?
Teaching may be more rewarding when students’ cameras are on, but it comes at a cost.
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Canadian university libraries shine during pandemic
While most were able to seamlessly pivot to primarily online services, some also faced unique technological, licensing and human resource challenges.
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Emergency COVID-19 grants need careful follow-up
Building on the research that was done may help prepare for future pandemics.
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Academia has a harassment problem, StatsCan study finds
The majority of perpetrators are men, while women with disabilities and Indigenous women are the most likely to be targeted.
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The myth of post-COVID skills
Do our students have the skills to succeed in a post-pandemic world?
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Was COVID-19 research funding well spent?
Some academics argue it should have been part of regular funding programs, or more focused.
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Postsecondary workplace harassment policies need to adapt to digital life
What happens when someone outside of the university community co-ordinates a mass email campaign demanding the firing of a faculty member? University policies need to cover this.
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Number of international students studying in Canada looks set to rebound
Several institutions say preliminary figures suggest the drop in enrollment due to the pandemic may be easing.
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COVID-19 updates for July 2021
July 28, 2021 Brock students in residence will need to be vaccinated this fall Brock University is now requiring students to be fully vaccinated if they want to live in residence. Students must have at least one dose before...
