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The secret to good labour relations
Two negotiators — one from a faculty association, one from a university administration — share their advice for building trust and achieving the common good.
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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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Take it easy this conference season
Before committing to a colloquium, consider carefully whether the time and cost are worth the payoff.
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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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Podcasting is research too
Recognizing other forms of scholarly communication can provide more creative ways to generate and mobilize knowledge.
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Mindfulness and meditation: a new way to engage the classroom
A simple practice by one Brock University professor is helping foster student attentiveness and mental health.
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Creating a culture of consent
Strategies for universities to promote respectful relationships on campus.
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Charting a course to inclusion
A newly created digital tool can help promote inclusion and reflect on institutional bias.
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Are you ‘overteaching’?
More technology, quizzes, games and discussion boards in a class don’t necessarily lead to better teaching – they can lead to burnout for both professors and students.
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The ‘End of the English Major’ misses the point
English departments will continue to matter if they remain places where students’ ideas are considered.
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I’m not afraid of ChatGPT in my classroom
All of my students use ChatGPT, but the grade distribution remains the same.
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The benefits of training attention
Universities need to take an active role in cultivating this fundamental tool for student learning.
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How a community fridge is feeding students in more ways than one
Sustainability projects like this at McMaster help to meet campus needs and provide valuable opportunities for students to put theory – and their passions – into practice.
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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.
