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Northern Shift
The alarming rise of far-right movements in Canada.
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Ontario must bridge the gap between research and policy
How strong science-policy relationships helps build healthier and more resilient communities.
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The limits of graduate professional development
The gap between permanent academic positions and the number of PhD graduates.
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“Mission-driven” is not a bad word
When non-scientists help set research priorities, society can tackle big problems together.
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The growing problem of online harassment in academe
Many universities lack adequate policies on how to deal with cyberbullying, leading to real-life consequences for some targeted academics.
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The precarious practice of cluster hiring
Clusters are often described as prioritizing interdisciplinary collaboration, but that comes with its own unique set of challenges.
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Middle Eastern studies, Greta Thunberg and institutional autonomy
Two recent cases from the U.S. throw into sharp relief just how critical institutional autonomy is for academic freedom.
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This fall, let’s #VoteScience
Science is rarely a key issue during federal elections - and we think this needs to change.
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Canada doesn’t lack in terms of university-industry collaboration
The poor rate of innovation among Canadian firms relates to factors well beyond the scope of research partnerships.
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Future Skills Centre looks at scaling up best practices for Canada’s workforce
The centre, hosted by Ryerson University, has an ambitious mandate that includes funding and evaluating new approaches to skills development.
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Some simple policy changes to support scientist-parents
A successful career in STEM, combined with fulfilling parenting, should be sustainable.
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A toolbox for promoting responsible conduct in research-creation
Research-creation involves researchers who are also pursuing creative activities such as music, dance or design.
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Canada’s research community needs to be “in permanent campaign mode”
Or so says David Naylor, if the country wants to fulfill the promise of the fundamental science review.
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Expert panel to address challenges PhD graduates face entering the labour market
The new panel appointed by the Council of Canadian Academies will be chaired by former University of Calgary president Elizabeth Cannon.
