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Are universities ready for cyberattacks?
Canadian universities stand in the crosshairs of cybercriminals: Q&A with Benoît Dupont, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-resilience.
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Timeline: Protest encampments
Canadian universities have seen a surge of pro-Palestinian protests this spring, following similar demonstrations across North America. Students have built encampments on campuses to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has worsened since an...
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New book offers hope on how to renew our troubled universities
Former University Affairs columnist Jessica Riddell wants academics to rewire their mindsets and perspectives on how Canadian universities are currently being run.
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Navigating the Israel-Palestine debate in the classroom
University Affairs reached out to professors for their advice to faculty on how to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with students.
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Remote learning goes global
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2020: Canadian higher education in review
As an eventful 2020 comes to an end, here are the stories and issues that shaped the year in Canadian higher education. Stories that made 2020 Flight 752: a terrible start to the year While the pandemic has been uppermost...
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What we’ll remember from 2020
It’s been quite the year. We’ve read and reported, edited and produced, hundreds of stories, many of them related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we get ready to say goodbye to a memorable 2020, here are the...
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7 missing pieces: why students prefer in-person over online classes
A group of York University students got together to discuss what aspects of in-person classes they miss most while studying remotely.
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Becoming a university president in the midst of a pandemic
New university presidents face unique challenges resulting from the current crisis. Four recently installed presidents look back at the first few months of their terms.
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Universities seek a balance when dealing with student COVID-19 infractions
Administrators warn of tough sanctions for those breaking pandemic rules, while prioritizing a gentler sort of persuasion.
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The pull of procrastination
Chronic procrastination is on the rise, say experts, and appears to be prevalent among academics. We really should get around to doing something about it.
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Paternity leave policies are improving for men in academia
More dads are taking time to be with their families, but policies and supports still have a long way to go.
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Canadian COVID-19 researchers face a growing threat of cyber-espionage
Foreign hackers are prying into COVID-19 research from around the world, and Canadian universities are not immune.
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The quest to build a reliable quantum computer
Researchers expect big things if and when dependable quantum computing becomes a reality, and they are eager to ensure that the country is well-positioned to play a meaningful part.
