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Adopting AI is a social contract
Integrating artificial intelligence into our societies and personal lives binds us to certain futures and forecloses the possibility of others. Are we ready to accept the consequences?
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The faculty selection process: recommendations for selection committees
Instead of focusing on the “best” candidate, committees should instead ensure a good fit for the department.
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Better integration policies for international students needed at universities
Both the federal and provincial governments need to treat international students as a resource to invest in.
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Smashing the queer ceiling: leaders show the way
Academia needs to commit to providing equitable opportunities for women and those who identify as women with intersectional identities.
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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
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Reflections on the tragedy of Flight 752
As we try to make sense of the senseless, we should derive comfort from the fact that universities are much-needed instruments of cultural and social connection.
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Cheating may be under-reported across Canada’s universities and colleges
Violations of academic integrity show Canada is not immune to academic misconduct — and more research is needed to effectively ensure academic quality.
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Why should academics make a podcast?
For me, podcasting is a way to continue the conversation with my students and bring my research to unexpected new audiences.
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Getting to know your institution’s deep culture
This “collective unconscious” of a department, faculty or university is what makes it unique.
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Canadian researchers will be exposed to Brexit’s after-effects
As the U.K. proceeds with Brexit, Canada will likely prioritize collaboration with EU-based researchers over those in the U.K.
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Collaboration in hard times in higher education
Collaboration distributes resources among academic institutions, creating conditions for partnerships, sharing and attention to diverse needs.
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Dog-ate-my-homework syndrome and other tales from an academic editor
Within academia, the professional editor is considered to be an outside, unknown and potentially dangerous entity.
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Yes, it’s important you talk to the media
As long as you comment on areas that lie within your area of expertise, you provide a needed antidote to some of the foolishness out there.
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Beyond the Nobel Prize in medicine – the Canada conundrum
Our emphasis on boutique funding programs, rather than open discovery science, hampers our prospects.
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What universities can do to keep students from dropping out
Finances, academic performance and a sense of belonging may all be factors in whether or students finish their post-secondary studies.
