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U of T prof’s animatronic puppets are inspiring kids to use tech as a tool for creativity

‘It’s a bit of a stealth STEM program.’
People on the move

Announcements – December 2024

Linda Koechli has been appointed dean of the Chang School of Continuing Education, where she has served in the role on an interim basis since April of this year. She has served in various leadership capacities at...
News Climate Change

How the climate crisis makes students feel

Three students talk ecological grief.
News International students

International student fallout hits the bottom line

Postsecondary sector taking pre-emptive measures to mitigate financial crisis exacerbated by cuts to international study permits.

Opinion International students

The complex costs of Quebec’s international student policy reforms

International students have gone from being seen as the solution to many issues to the problem.
Opinion Mental Health

The silent epidemic of loneliness

Why Canada’s universities need to teach health care students to promote social connection.
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.

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 Writing

How to write a narrative CV

This document should strongly demonstrate your capability as well as the feasibility of your proposed work.
Career Advice Advice

Is your office a mess? Here are some strategies to declutter

While you may say that your messy office isn’t a distraction, research has shown that it is.
Career Advice Artificial intelligence

Focusing on GenAI detection is a no-win approach for instructors

As GenAI continues to evolve faster than the tools to detect it, capturing all student use of AI is nearly impossible.
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.

Christopher Buddle

Christopher Buddle is an associate professor of natural resource sciences at McGill University. Follow him on Twitter @CMBuddle or read his blog, Arthropod Ecology.

Opinion Students

I trust that my student’s grandparent died

Students need to reach out for help, and our systems must work to provide solutions.

by
Christopher Buddle
August 31, 2018

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