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Staying active — and activist — in retirement
People often ask me: why are you still doing all those professional things? Haven’t you “retired”? The underlying and well-meaning message is: why aren’t you relaxing more, travelling to faraway places, and binge-watching your favourite television shows? I...
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The academic’s guide to pitching for podcast interviews
Three tips for snagging a spot on your favourite series.
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Why are multiple-choice questions making a comeback?
Distinguishing the correct answer from plausible, but incorrect, alternatives sharpens students' skills in detecting AI slop.
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How to translate your knowledge for an industry audience
Getting buy-in from industry professionals means understanding their point of view and speaking their language.
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Highlights, key discussions, and insights from two days of collaboration, innovation, and open dialogue across leaders within the global research community.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
Bringing capacity to global engagement.
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
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Help! AI stole my students’ brains!
Why professors must teach undergrads to think critically about artificial intelligence tools.
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End your job, keep your friends
Retiree associations help you stay engaged and connected during the next chapter of life.
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Eight tips to sail through your science or engineering PhD
One-third of people who start a PhD don’t finish within 10 years. Don’t be one of them.
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Funny you should say that
A scientific conference is no stand-up comedy club, but research shows a little humour can engage an audience.
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Share your expertise and write what you know
Writing a book in retirement can be a source of immense satisfaction.
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The double-edged sword of autonomy
Professors enjoy enviable freedoms, but our inner taskmasters can put us in chains.
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How to hook an SSHRC postdoc grant
Two tips for a catchy opening that will make your proposal stand out.
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Breaking through the “A” track
A woman’s guide to academic leadership.
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Learn when to say no… and yes!
How to strike your own balance between ambition, institutional expectations, and personal limits.
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PhD studies: perception vs reality
How do I tell my friends and family about what I really do as a doctoral student?
