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Research VPs empower discovery
An impressive list of women are leading research at universities across the country.
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The current challenges faced by university advancement offices
Gift acceptance policies need to reflect the values of an institution.
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Reducing the environmental impact of research: a shared responsibility
By targeting certain behaviours, we can significantly reduce the environmental impact of research without compromising quality.
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It’s time to retire ‘white paper’
Deconstructing the racial and historical context surrounding the controversial term.
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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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University performance-based funding is bound to fail
Tying a significant portion of funding to any specific set of metrics places undue pressure on universities, and impinges on their traditional mission and collegial autonomy.
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What’s your role in addressing mental health?
Every person on a university campus has a part to play.
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Communicating science online increases interest, engagement and access to funds
The internet has changed the way scientists communicate with their funders, the public and each other.
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Canada’s new definition of anti-Semitism – a rejoinder
This definition was drawn up with great care by 33 countries, and with the usual negotiation and compromise common to all international agreements.
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Helping one another to advance respect and reconciliation
We must acknowledge the difficulty of the work ahead, but not be deterred by it.
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This fall, let’s #VoteScience
Science is rarely a key issue during federal elections - and we think this needs to change.
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Canada’s new definition of anti-Semitism is a threat to campus free speech
The definition adopted from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is alarmingly vague and easily misinterpreted.
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Universities need to rein in academic air travel and greenhouse gases
Researchers are keen to travel abroad but air transport makes a significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions.
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All universities should have a general counsel
In a world of increasing legal risks and fiduciary obligations, it is difficult to understand why a university would do without one.
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The trolls have infested academic peer review
The blinded review process, paired with our snide internet culture, encourages boorish and unethical behaviour.
