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Mandatory retirement: the case in favour
Jamie Paris argues that guaranteed employment for life skews the age balance of the professorate while enabling the exploitation of early- and mid-career scholars.
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The dangers of over-securitization
Are Canadian universities losing out on valuable transnational education opportunities with China?
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UBC student mobilizes climate advocacy to drive change
Sadie Vipond, a plaintiff in the country’s landmark youth climate lawsuit, is urging universities to prepare students to meet the realities of a warming world.
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It’s time for philosophy to regain its rightful place
With an influence that extends to nearly every intellectual domain, philosophy is indispensable to the mission of a university.
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MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing together leaders to shape the future of scholarly publishing
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
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The silent epidemic of loneliness
Why Canada’s universities need to teach health care students to promote social connection.
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Prof pas prof, j’y vais: conference anxiety
Shining a humorous light on some of the tasks that academics deal with on a regular basis.
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The escalating challenges of university leadership
Why attracting talented and dedicated leaders is more important than ever.
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Breaking barriers: when international students have ADHD
Without accommodations, these students are often left to fend for themselves.
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Book review: Indigenous lessons for healing our society
Blair Stonechild, The Knowledge Seeker: Embracing Indigenous Spirituality, Regina: University of Regina Press, 2016, 224 pages.
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Supporting students in the age of GenAI
Universities need to rethink student discipline when it comes to reinforcing academic integrity.
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Improving universities’ public standing
How universities can help make their case.
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Reclaiming open access
It’s time to prioritize investments in open infrastructure to realize truly transformational open access.
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New AI-themed book focuses on the importance of preserving human agency
The authors advocate for a human-centred approach to the educational applications of AI.
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Universities must lead in addressing the growing mental health crisis
Change requires a broad and inclusive approach to integrating wellbeing throughout campus life.
