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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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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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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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The importance of human-centred leadership
Showing gratitude, providing professional growth opportunities as well as community-building are all vital to being a good leader.
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We need boldness and daring in our education system
The case of McGill’s Building 21.
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You will remember me: on the importance of learning students’ names
To be called by your name in a class is to exist in your own right.
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How to be an effective academic colleague
Nine tips for cultivating a valued skill.
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ChatGPT can be powerful tool for language learning
The innovation offers multiple opportunities for language teaching and learning.
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AI tools don’t have to be the enemy of teaching and learning
Now is the time to think through how these new technologies can be improved and used ethically in everyday life, including in teaching and learning.
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Exiting your profession
Responding to an inner call to explore a fresh facet of your professional identity means shedding some “shoulds.”
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Building a multi-university joint language BA program
The proposal overcomes the common challenge of insufficient numbers and resources to offer degrees in languages such as Chinese.
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The high cost of inadequate funding for grad students
A recent report on the future of the history PhD shows many students are living below the poverty line.
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In academia, we need two types of researchers: divers and surfers
Once the value of ‘interdisciplinary’ is truly accepted, academia will significantly benefit.
