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The Scarborough Charter and addressing anti-Black racism among francophone postsecondary institutions in Quebec
Under the charter, Canadian postsecondary institutions pledge to establish frameworks to eliminate anti-Black racism from their campuses.
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Addressing the leak in Canada’s academic pipeline
Systemic challenges often start in graduate school for women.
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UCalgary postdoc studying how to protect cattle from pesky flies
Not just a nuisance, flies pose potential health and behavioural risks to cows.
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Black women in Canadian universities face systemic racism and discrimination
A portrait of the systemic challenges faced by Black female professors in Canadian universities, and ways to support them.
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Western launches a new mentorship network for Canada Research Chairs from equity-deserving groups
The Western Research Scholars Academy, which pairs CRCs with experienced mentors from across the globe, emphasizes personal connection as a key part of professional development.
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Pride flags at the University of Fraser Valley vandalized nine times in two months
The display became a symbol of resilience for the LGBTQ2+ community on campus and a teachable moment.
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How to take action against gender inequality and discrimination
Four steps graduate students, postdocs and their allies can take to advance equality.
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Maydianne Andrade: a champion for change
The evolutionary ecologist made a name for herself with a headline-grabbing discovery early in her career. Now the University of Toronto Scarborough professor is using her platform to support the next generation of Black scientists.
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Brandon U takes a bold stand against book bans
Why the Manitoba institution waded into a book ban debate at its local school district.
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Pushing for a culture shift at Congress 2023
The conference returns to its first in-person meeting in four years under the theme of “Reckonings and Re-imaginings.”
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A drop of water in the desert: a message of hope for International Women’s Day
In the midst of difficult times, find comfort and courage in the immeasurable contributions of women and the communities that help lift them up.
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University course on racial profiling gains popularity
Developed by the University of Ottawa and Clinique juridique de Saint-Michel, it has already been taught at four universities.
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The highs and lows of being a Black grad student
The brainchild of one scholar, the webinar series, The Good and the Bad of Black Grad, has provided a platform for Black academic voices across the country.
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Thinking beyond Black History Month
Wayfinding with paradox in troubled times.
