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Elbows up and all hands in: fixing Canada’s productivity problem using universities

Canada needs to modernize its productivity strategy – and universities have a central role to play.
News Policy

Postsecondary education welcomes new government

Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
News

Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students

The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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.

Collectively mobilizing around student mental health: a constantly evolving imperative

In Quebec, student associations, universities, and the provincial government have come together to respond to the growing mental health challenges in higher education. Keep reading to find out how they’re taking action today.
Opinion Expérience

Prof pas prof, j’y vais : The how-to guide to supervision

Take a look at the comic strip page featuring humorous takes on faculty life in our April issue.
Opinion Mental Health

Toward better student mental health: a guide for supporting change in our institutions

It’s time to support the continual improvement of student mental health practices in our postsecondary institutions.
Opinion Equity

Inclusivity and our fundamental rights

Interference in research is putting academic freedom and open science in jeopardy.

Features Enrolment

Solving the male enrolment puzzle

In Canada and around the world, young men are opting out of postsecondary education. What are the long-term effects of the gender imbalance on campus –– and what can we do about it?
Features Policy

The challenges facing Nova Scotia’s postsecondary institutions

Unexpected government policy changes have choked off revenues while rising costs threaten to topple painstakingly balanced budgets.
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

Career Advice Advice

Conferences: are they worth the expense?

It's conference season. Let’s weigh the pros and cons.
Career Advice Mental Health

Be more than a bystander

Community support can go a long way towards mitigating the damages caused by online harassment.
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

Jillian Marie Aucoin

Jill Aucoin is a career adviser with the career planning service (CaPS) at McGill University.

Career Advice Advice

Confidence is key when asking for a reference letter

Not sure how to ask for academic reference letters? You’re not alone.

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Jillian Marie Aucoin
January 26, 2018

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