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The C150 Research Chairs program is ending, but its scholars are staying rooted in Canada

‘This is the moment to triple research funding in Canada,' urges renowned scientist.
Articles Students

How healthy is university food in Canada?

Menus are changing with an eye to public health, cultural diversity and sustainable development.
Throne Speech reconfirms cap on international student permits

Carney government pledges to attract world’s best talent despite restrictions
Career Advice Advice

SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grant

Peer reviewer’s perspectives.

Opinion Mental Health

The Strengths Model

Quebec adopts a promising approach to promoting mental health in higher education
Opinion Research

“Mission-driven” is not a bad word

When non-scientists help set research priorities, society can tackle big problems together.
Opinion

American recruitment in the Canadian academy: The case against

Hang on just a minute before we roll out the red-and-white carpet.
Opinion

American recruitment in the Canadian academy: The case in favour

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has moved swiftly to remake American higher education. It has frozen or threatened to withhold federal research funding from more than 60 institutions...

Features International students

Inside the life of an international student

Every day brings new adventures, challenges and opportunities for a student coming from abroad.
Features People to know

Louis Busch: weaving knowledge to heal and teach differently

Psychotherapist, researcher and member of the Bear Clan of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Louis Busch is working to transform university teaching by integrating Indigenous perspectives.
Features Arts

New coalition forms to advocate for art and design universities

It’s time to shine light on the impact of art and design schools, say presidents.
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?

Career Advice Policy

The limits of graduate professional development

The gap between permanent academic positions and the number of PhD graduates.
Career Advice Advice

SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grant

Peer reviewer’s perspectives.
Career Advice Writing

Teaching students the connection between writing and thinking

Writing is an important skill because of its role in thinking processes. Instruction should be designed to reinforce this.
Career Advice Advice

Conferences: are they worth the expense?

It's conference season. Let’s weigh the pros and cons.

Shawn Xiong

Shawn Xiong is an assistant teaching professor and departmental advisor in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology at Pennsylvania State University.

Career Advice Advice

5 steps to help you become a successful teaching professor

Once a hotly debated position in academe, the teaching-only stream is become more commonplace on campus.

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Shawn Xiong
November 01, 2019

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