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Teaching in the great outdoors
A unique creative writing class at the University of Toronto connects students to nature.
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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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The double-edged sword of autonomy
Professors enjoy enviable freedoms, but our inner taskmasters can put us in chains.
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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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Collegiality: the joys and pitfalls of a non-hierarchical workplace
Grounded in shared governance, collegiality is a demanding ideal that balances power, equity and collective learning.
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Supporting students through better communication
Three practical strategies to enhance student success.
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Narrative CVs put researchers front and centre
New format is a vast improvement over the old Canadian Common CV.
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Let’s talk about workload
If the judgement of our peers drives overwork, can conversations among peers alleviate it?
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The benefits of creative writing
By giving yourself permission to write freely, you may find your academic writing also improves.
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Tips for starting up a research lab within the social sciences
For early career scholars, a lab is not just a place for conducting research – it’s a space for building community, developing future leaders and creating a lasting impact.
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Embarking on the path to reconciliation
A list of helpful resources to help profs explore, learn and discuss the importance of Truth and Reconciliation with students.
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Navigating emotional labour in grad school
This work is often overlooked and can have negative impacts if students are not properly supported.
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10 tips to help foster critical thinking and original writing
Students need to be taught to embrace the messy yet rewarding process of writing, without relying on AI technologies.
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Demystifying the grant application process
Virginie Portes, the director of research support at IVADO, draws on her vast experience to help Canadian academics navigate this complex process.
