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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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Studying in French as an anglophone? Mais oui!
Pursuing graduate studies in a second language is daunting but, ultimately, rewarding.
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Preparing for flexible career paths in academia and beyond
A new open education resource helps train grad students for professional life outside the academy.
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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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How to stay up to date within your field of research when you are busy teaching
Instead of trying to cram all of your research prep into the summer months, why not set aside some time each week to read about what’s new in your field of scholarship?
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Stretching the dollar: creative ways to budget in grad school
Approach budgeting and cost-saving alternatives from a fresh perspective.
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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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Planning for effective, skills-building group projects
Group projects don’t necessarily build teamwork skills. Instructors need to teach and support skill development.
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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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Writing for peer reviewers from outside your field: lessons from non-fiction
When you need to explain a niche subject to a broader audience, contextualizing big numbers and using sensory metaphors can help to explain your research.
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Regain control of your inbox
A few suggestions to help reduce the amount of time you are spending on reading, writing and sorting emails.
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Why storytelling should be your next transformative skill
The aim should be to connect, not inform.
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Why are fingers being pointed at racialized international students?
Instead of placing blame, government and institutional actors must reconsider their role within the currently flawed systems in place.
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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.
