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Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy

This year, a sidewalk astronomy project started by two friends who have a passion for astronomy is celebrating 10 years of building an urban stargazing community with pop-up events and experiential learning. Called #popscope, the project began almost...
News Campus news

New zine developed by OCAD U students helps artists perfect the art of tabling

‘The goal was to create something both practical and visually engaging,’ says one of the creators.
News International students

Quebec universities concerned about losing their autonomy

Ottawa has tightened the belt on international student admissions in Canada. Now Quebec wants to implement further changes, but universities are worried the Legault government might go too far.
News Research

McGill researchers help advance genetic research through a video game

Borderlands Science, a mini-game within the popular Borderlands 3 video game is putting a new spin on citizen science.

Opinion Artificial Intelligence

Supporting students in the age of GenAI

Universities need to rethink student discipline when it comes to reinforcing academic integrity.
Opinion Communication

Improving universities’ public standing

How universities can help make their case
Opinion Advice

How to stay up to date within your field of research when you are busy teaching

Instead of trying to cram all of your research prep into the summer months, why not set aside some time each week to read about what’s new in your field of scholarship?
Opinion Research

Reclaiming open access

It’s time to prioritize investments in open infrastructure to realize truly transformational open access.

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.
Features People to know

Asa McKercher looks to Canada’s future by understanding its past relations with the U.S.

He is described by colleagues as ‘one of our most prolific writers on Canada-U.S. relations.’

Career Advice Advice

Adapting your writing for a research competition

Presenting in person can be nerve-wracking, but it is a great way to connect with a wider community of scholars.
Career Advice Advice

Stretching the dollar: creative ways to budget in grad school

Approach budgeting and cost-saving alternatives from a fresh perspective.
Career Advice Advice

The benefits of creative writing

By giving yourself permission to write freely, you may find your academic writing also improves.
Career Advice Advice

Planning for effective, skills-building group projects

Group projects don’t necessarily build teamwork skills. Instructors need to teach and support skill development.

Diane Peters

Diane Peters is a writer and editor based in Toronto, Ont.

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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.

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Diane Peters
November 27, 2024

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