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Public engagement: duty or detriment?
Should speaking on topics of public concern be part and parcel of academic life?
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Making the transition from bench science to remote work
Quitting my postdoc position has taken me on an incredibly rewarding global adventure requiring flexibility and adaptation.
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The future is green. Will your students be ready?
The drive towards automation and away from a greenhouse gas-emitting economy is demanding new and evolving skills from Canada’s workforce, a report shows.
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How can undergraduate degrees meet the demands of the workforce?
Injecting programs with interdisciplinarity can foster coveted skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving and leadership.
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MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing together leaders to shape the future of scholarly publishing
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
A Moroccan BCDI 2030 Scholar committed to empowering women entrepreneurs.
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Helping students start their job search – there’s a podcast for that
University of Alberta’s alumni office launches a career advice podcast, What the Job?
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The struggle of the young professor
Is working full-time in academe an illusory ideal?
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The benefits of peer-review publishing beyond the tenure-track
We don’t have to convince academics of the merits of publishing – but what about the rest of us?
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Hanging on in precarity: life on a contingent contract
What you can expect to encounter as a contract faculty member.
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10 steps to map out a strategic plan for your career
In a competitive job market, strategic planning is a key component of professional development.
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Why early-career academics should join a board
Academics working with a board have the opportunity to grow their personal network and gain greater perspective which informs future research directions.
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Productivity isn’t possible without well-being
I can be an effective scholar and leader only if I am healthy both physically and mentally.
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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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How to engage non-academic university staff in professional development
A case study from the human rights and equity office at Queen’s University.
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Despite the odds, I decided to pursue a doctorate after my master’s degree. Here’s why.
In response to the article “Why I decided not to pursue a PhD after completing my master’s”, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant explains what motivates her to continue her studies.
