The Conversation

What it’s like to get older? A course on the psychology of aging helped students gain empathy and curiosity.

Many Indigenous scholars forge ahead to passionately contribute to systemic change; however, as requests mount, and there’s not enough time to go around, we are stretched incredibly thin.

Reconciliation in education begins by acknowledging how educational systems — in particular, our universities, teacher education programs and curricula — have reproduced systemic anti-Indigenous racisms across Canada.

The B.A.R.K. program – Building Academic Retention through K9s – creates opportunities for students and community members to spend time with therapy dogs.

Partners who accompany international students tend to be well-educated, yet many experience difficulties pursuing their own career goals once in Canada.

Learning in community is linked to better academic performance and gains in skill, competence and knowledge as well as overall satisfaction with university experience.

What is the purpose of an internship, and how does it differ from basic schooling?

Research shows that the concept and practice of “other-mothering” can help Black students navigate the complex and often secretive world of academia.

Nearly every Indigenous family in Canada has been affected and the effects on communities are still with us today.

Male professors are paid more than female professors even when they get the same grant funding.

Over several years, failed attempts to replicate published studies have caused generally accepted bodies of research to be called into question — or rejected outright.

It’s exam time. Research suggests that while some students will be pleasantly surprised by how they did on exams, a larger group will falsely believe they did much better on their exams than they did.

The second annual International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating is an attempt by universities around the world to raise awareness about students who hire others to do their work.