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Universities without borders: In Gaza, studying “means we’re still alive”
Canadian professors build a humanitarian corridor through Israeli army’s blockade.
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Big canoes, small world
Lakehead project aims to restore one of several decades-old boats that are ‘catalysts for community building.’
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What’s left, 10 years after Quebec’s Maple Spring
Young leaders reflect on the legacy of the province’s largest-ever student protests.
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The quest for more vets
How universities are responding to a country-wide shortage.
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Some things I’ve learned going back to the classroom
A university principal reflects on his efforts to stay active as a professor.
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Team-teaching Canada, one moment at a time
UBC’s “Moments that Matter” course mines departmental expertise to transform a second-year history course into a team performance.
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Teaching in the age of social media
Engaging with students – both inside and outside the classroom – who are continually linked in to social media and online devices presents a range of opportunities, challenges and pitfalls.
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In praise of secondments
One academic’s journey in search of new perspectives.
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The book that changed my life
From cherished childhood stories to highbrow literature to weighty non-fiction, academics weigh in.
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Best practices for teaching a course as a team
For the last five semesters I have co-taught an introductory biology course. Until now, this has not been the norm in our department. This semester has been different for many instructors: half of our courses are now...
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What I wish I knew as an early-career professor
Just starting out? Worried about your lectures, your students, your time-management skills and more? Eight academics offer up their advice.
