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News Equity

Responding to growing criticism of equity, diversity and inclusion policies

An interview with David Robinson, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, which represents faculty, librarians and researchers at 125 postsecondary institutions.
News Indigenous

An historic undertaking for Indigenous education in Quebec

Quebec’s first university by and for Indigenous Peoples in partnership with the First Nations Education Council and Quebec universities.
News Research

Emojis … as rhetoric?

A new course and lab at U of T Mississauga delve into these digital images 😀
News Policy

Where do the federal election candidates stand on postsecondary education?

Here’s a rundown of each party’s platform on higher education

The View From Here Universities Canada

Canadians need universities — and so will their next government

Higher education is the missing piece in Canada’s economic strategy.
Opinion Academic freedom

Rewriting history by decree

Canadian historians caution against U.S. trend of political interference
The case for administrative postdocs

A postdoctoral fellowship in the dean’s office offers graduates a chance to apply their research skills to a complex institution and brings valuable insights to university administration.
Beyond the binary: reclaiming equity and inclusion in higher education

Navigating the turbulence of political headwinds with resilience, strategy and collective power.

Features Policy

Universities at a political crossroads

Canadian universities are facing uncertain prospects as they weigh the Liberal Party’s mixed record on postsecondary education against Conservative threats to EDI initiatives and research funding.
Features People to know

A story of perseverance and commitment to education

Despite an ALS diagnosis in 2023, Jean-François Champagne continues to champion access to education
Features International students

Imagining the future of international education in Canada

How to resolve the absence of a concerted plan on international students between governments and academic institutions
Features Equity

Why counting matters

‘Measuring gender equity is important in order to know whether you have made any progress. Otherwise, some people may feel progress has been made while others don’t experience it,’ asserts gender equity expert.

Career Advice Advice

Demonstrating impact in your tenure dossier

Tools to attest to influence.
Career Advice Advice

Thriving in a new (work) environment

Four strategies for early success when starting a new position
Career Advice Advice

Theming your days for effectiveness and relaxation

By devoting entire days to particular areas of your academic life, you will feel like you have more control over your tasks.
Career Advice Advice

Addressing the leak in Canada’s academic pipeline

Systemic challenges often start in graduate school for women.

James S. Frideres

James S. Frideres is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Calgary as well as a member of the University of Calgary Retirees Association.

Career Advice Advice

It is possible to foster new connections and research opportunities after retirement

Not everyone wants to step away from academic life completely once retired.

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James S. Frideres
March 14, 2025

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Responding to growing criticism of equity, diversity and inclusion policies

An historic undertaking for Indigenous education in Quebec

Emojis … as rhetoric?

Where do the federal election candidates stand on postsecondary education?

Canadians need universities — and so will their next government

Rewriting history by decree

The case for administrative postdocs

Beyond the binary: reclaiming equity and inclusion in higher education

Universities at a political crossroads

A story of perseverance and commitment to education

Imagining the future of international education in Canada

Why counting matters

Demonstrating impact in your tenure dossier

Thriving in a new (work) environment

Theming your days for effectiveness and relaxation

Addressing the leak in Canada’s academic pipeline

James S. Frideres

It is possible to foster new connections and research opportunities after retirement

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