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Inside the life of an international student
Every day brings new adventures, challenges and opportunities for a student coming from abroad.
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Research re-imagined
As academics experiment with the graphic novel form, their research is reaching – and influencing – new audiences.
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Ableism in the academy
Disabled scholars say they often rely on ad hoc agreements to get the accommodations they need to do their jobs. The lack of formal recognition has left many feeling unprotected and unwelcome in the academic workplace.
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Catching up on open access
A decade ago, Canada was at the forefront of open access publishing. Now critics say those policies are due for a drastic rewrite.
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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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50 little-known facts about Canadian universities
To mark Canada’s 150th, fifty fun facts about Canada’s campuses.
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Team-teaching Canada, one moment at a time
UBC’s “Moments that Matter” course mines departmental expertise to transform a second-year history course into a team performance.
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The relationship between science and society under the microscope
Quebec’s chief scientist, Rémi Quirion, talks about the effect of knowledge on society and his role as a “cheerleader” for research.
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Six keys to a successful presidential transition
Lessons learned from the presidential transition committee at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Student affairs staff navigate helicopter parenting
It’s now simply a given among student affairs professionals that parents will be involved in their children’s lives at university.
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The open educational resources movement is redefining the concept of online textbooks
The movement is also aiming to reimagine and democratize learning technologies.
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In praise of secondments
One academic’s journey in search of new perspectives.
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Some thoughts on Pop-Up Poetry and the role of art at conferences
A funny thing happened when four writers were tasked with creating poems on demand at a higher-ed conference in Ottawa.
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Women’s studies programs fight for recognition
Though more relevant than ever, the field seems to have to continually justify its existence.
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The rise of peer support for students with autism spectrum disorder
Accessibility offices are encouraging students with autism to turn to their peers for support through university life.
