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News Equity

New life for Dimensions

A little over a year after the program was quietly shut down, it has been quietly revived.
News

Take part in UA’s gender equity survey

Help promote strategies towards meaningful change.
Feature articles Israel-Hamas conflict

Taking stock: Multiple perspectives on pro-Palestinian protests

Activists and administrations from Halifax to Nanaimo review policies after this spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments.
News Research

Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy

The #popscope project energizes public spaces through experiential, free-choice learning.

Opinion Communication

Prof pas prof, j’y vais: conference anxiety

Shining a humorous light on some of the tasks that academics deal with on a regular basis.
Opinion Administration

The escalating challenges of university leadership

Why attracting talented and dedicated leaders is more important than ever.
Opinion Mental Health

Breaking barriers: when international students have ADHD

Without accommodations, these students are often left to fend for themselves.
Opinion Book review

Book review: Indigenous lessons for healing our society

Blair Stonechild, The Knowledge Seeker: Embracing Indigenous Spirituality, Regina: University of Regina Press, 2016, 224 pages.

Feature articles Israel-Hamas conflict

Taking stock: Multiple perspectives on pro-Palestinian protests

Activists and administrations from Halifax to Nanaimo review policies after this spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments.
Features

Activists-in-residence enrich and test universities

New programs are emerging on campuses across the country, but finding funding for these positions is a challenge.
Features Profile

Jean-Pierre Bergevin celebrates 50 years at Université de Hearst

The passionate psychologist and teacher is a prominent figure in Hearst’s university community.
Features Students

The fragile state of student housing

In an unprecedented housing shortage, Canadian and international students are facing a crisis that puts their studies – and their well-being – at risk. But innovative partnerships between universities, governments and private stakeholders are exploring long term solutions.

Career Advice Teaching

Learning-centric programming: strategies to support meaningful engagement

Some practical strategies to design an experience with a clear purpose woven with meaningful engagement.
Ask Dr. Editor Advice

Drafting the budget for your first SSHRC grant application

Early career researchers tend to be too cautious when budgeting, but if you justify your costs in detail, you will show the reviewers that you have considered all options.
Global Campus International students

Supporting the career development of Indian international students

Postsecondary career centres in Ontario should consider implementing the Social Cognitive Career Theory for the unique students who have very specific career paths in mind.
Career Advice Advice

Adapting your writing for a research competition

Presenting in person can be nerve-wracking, but it is a great way to connect with a wider community of scholars.

Exit interview

Features Exit interview

Exit interview with Paul Davidson

The president and chief executive officer prepares to close the book on 14 years of advocacy for Canadian universities.

by
Tara Siebarth
June 01, 2023

Features Exit interview

Suzanne Fortier on leadership and learning at McGill

As the principal and vice-chancellor prepares to step down, she weighs in on lessons from COVID-19, academic freedom, diversity, and the future of higher education in a world upended by technology.

by
Ian Munroe
August 26, 2022

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