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Immigration advising during the pandemic
‘We learned that we have the strategies and knowledge to solve problems.’
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2021: Canadian higher education in review
As an eventful 2021 comes to an end, here are the stories and issues that shaped the year in Canadian higher education. Re-enjoy some of our award-winning content during your holiday break. And in the spirit of...
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What we’ll remember from 2021
Stories we're thinking about at year's end.
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What the pandemic taught us: mental health is a necessary condition for learning
How a course on the science of learning evolved into the importance of mental health in academic skills development.
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The post-pandemic university will understand the ‘intersection of health, technology and society,’ says public health expert Vivek Goel
In a Q&A, incoming U of Waterloo president Vivek Goel reflects on cutting through the noise of COVID-19 information, his vision for a post-pandemic university and what working in public health has in common with academic administration.
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A rapid research response to emerging threats is key to a healthier future
In its new strategic plan, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research prepares for the next health-care crisis.
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COVID-19 updates for February 2021
February 24, 2021 More universities announce fall plans McGill University will return to on-campus teaching this fall. In a statement posted to its website yesterday, the university said that while some courses will continue to use components of online...
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Leveraging and enhancing your teaching experience in a pandemic
Whether you are an academic-in-waiting or seeking a non-academic career, it is important to reflect on and show off the breadth of your teaching experience.
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Teaching during the pandemic: an open letter to my students
I know you’re stressed, but so am I. We all need to show a little understanding, patience and co-operation.
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SFU’s Semester in Dialogue, the COVID edition
How could we provide an intense, cohort-based experiential learning course online? Don’t even try, some said, but we’re glad we did.
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The value of accommodating student requests
An instructor and student reflect on the importance of making courses more accessible for those with disabilities.
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COVID-19 : mises à jour archivées – Janvier 2021
Jeudi 28 janvier Des journées de consultation pour améliorer la santé mentale des étudiants La ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur, Danielle McCann, a tenu deux journées de consultation, les 26 et 27 janvier. Celles-ci visaient à trouver des moyens d’améliorer...
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Restore the research funding balance to keep innovation going
It can’t be stressed enough: fundamental research provides an essential base of knowledge on which applied research depends.
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Respond, refer, report: how to sustain student mental health during the COVID-19 crisis
This model can be employed at any institution and can be used by instructors in their response to student requests for informal course accommodations.
