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The academic’s guide to pitching for podcast interviews
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Administration calls. Should you answer?
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How to craft a strategic research statement
Identifying themes in your work history can help you move from a laundry-list to a compelling story.
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Three top skills for job seekers
University of Manitoba study reveals some keys to a successful career.
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What happens when an academic mindset and corporate culture collide
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Why you need a mentor after receiving tenure
Despite having ‘made it’, mid-career academics still need support, either from peers or coaches.
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ADHD in grad school: why diagnosis matters
The stories of three graduate students with ADHD and their experience of becoming diagnosed as adults.
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A quick shave for your grant proposal: cutting your word count in page-limited texts
By cutting words like ‘is’ and ‘very’, you’ll be able to significantly reduce your word count.
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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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How faculty can use Generative AI in their teaching
The time to experiment is now and you have the skills to try.
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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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Searching for references: how to ask for a letter of recommendation
Finding the right narrators to help tell your story.
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How working with a librarian can transform your teaching practice
By giving librarians some teaching agency in your courses, students learn the importance of research skills as well as how to do them the right way.
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Thriving in retirement: a holistic approach
By focusing on exercise, social connections and diet, retirees can add years to their lives.
