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The human face of Arctic research
Q&A with Jackie Dawson, Canada Research Chair in the Human and Policy Dimensions of Climate Change.
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Researchers help fill information gap on abortion options with new decision aid
‘When you look online for anything about abortion, it is very difficult to know what you’re reading is legitimate and accurate,’ says one of the creators.
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Canada is falling behind when it comes to HIV research
While efforts to eradicate HIV continue, funding for Canadian researchers is dwindling.
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Helping undergrads see the ‘flip side’ of research
Programs like U of T’s Scholars-in-Residence offer students the opportunity to dive into a project and discover whether academic research is for them.
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Ushering parliamentary history into the digital age
Hansard, a massive document of every word spoken in Canada's parliamentary debates, is now online.
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Institutional culture is key to student success, research finds
Supporting Student Success, a multi-phase project led by Tricia Seifert, is uncovering the factors that lead to effective student affairs programs.
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Scientists can’t take risks until they are in their 40s
The current academic career structure rewards short-term deliverables rather than high-risk, high-reward research.
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New technology aims to prevent drug overdoses
Researchers in Ottawa are investigating how rapid drug-sample testing impacts behaviour among drug users.
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Scientists making science better – an eLife experiment
The culture of scientific research desperately needs a makeover. Enter the eLife Ambassador program.
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Retraction Watch keeps its eye on the seamier side of academe
The two founders of the website say the incentives in scientific publishing need to change to reduce fraud.
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The seeds of commercialization start at the beginning of innovation
To make investment in university R&D more impactful, we need to bring everyone to the same table.
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How Canada can attract international talent and improve knowledge exchange
A long-term commitment to sustaining a highly diverse talent pool is the cornerstone of robust economic and social policies.
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An American in the Promised Land (of Canada!)
International PhD candidates are flocking to Canada because the country is seen as still valuing the humanities.
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A year in, The Conversation Canada makes its mark
The platform has gained new members and is getting ready to launch La Conversation Canada en français.
