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When colleagues become bullies

From public smearing and false rumours to intellectual property theft and exclusion, a Quebec study finds bullying is widespread among university faculty.
Career Advice Research

Funny you should say that

A scientific conference is no stand-up comedy club, but research shows a little humour can engage an audience.
News Students

Graduates urged to lead with compassion

Highlights from this year’s inspiring spring convocation speeches across Canada.
News Teaching

UNB educates Indian nurses to bolster province’s health care

Partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education brings Canadian component to international nursing education.

Opinion Climate Change

UBC student mobilizes climate advocacy to drive change

Sadie Vipond, a plaintiff in the country’s landmark youth climate lawsuit, is urging universities to prepare students to meet the realities of a warming world.
Opinion Arts

It’s time for philosophy to regain its rightful place

With an influence that extends to nearly every intellectual domain, philosophy is indispensable to the mission of a university.
Opinion Research

Getting research out of the lab: supporting the “Third Mission” of Canadian universities

Nationally consistent express licences can unlock untapped value in Canadian universities.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

Universities must steer AI in the public interest

TMU provost calls for collective effort to apply ethics, human good to AI governance.

Features Mental Health

Wags over worries

A look at how campuses across Canada use pet therapy programs to support students’ mental health.
Features Arts

Top 10 movies about university life

In honour of Academy Awards season, here’s our list of the best films about professors, students and out-of-control frat boys.
Features Q&A

Reaffirming the role of universities

Lessons from the U.S.
Features Q&A

Are universities ready for cyberattacks?

Canadian universities stand in the crosshairs of cybercriminals: Q&A with Benoît Dupont, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-resilience.

Career Advice Advice

Learn when to say no… and yes!

How to strike your own balance between ambition, institutional expectations, and personal limits.
Career Advice Students

PhD studies: perception vs reality

How do I tell my friends and family about what I really do as a doctoral student?
Career Advice Writing

Dr. Editor’s summer reading list

Five books to improve your academic writing.
Career Advice Retirement

Creating retirement, step by step

Building a fulfilling life after work means remaining creative, playful and open to opportunities.

Jean-François Venne

Jean-François Venne is a Montreal-based journalist specializing in education, research, innovation and business.

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