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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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What I really teach
University studies provide long-term life skills that employers value: critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and self-regulation.
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The importance of cultivating social connection at universities
With feelings of loneliness and isolation higher than ever, social connection is a key driver to support student mental health.
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International graduate students should not be charged different fees
Why it’s time to reconsider our fee policies.
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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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The benefits of hiring an executive coach
Rarely leveraged at academic institutions, executive coaches can provide invaluable insights and advice to principal investigators.
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Online learning in the post-pandemic world
As things return to normal, university leaders would be remiss if we just put online learning back to where it was in the pre-COVID era.
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A universal marking rubric
Our students like having rubrics for their assignments, but we couldn’t find a good example. So we created one.
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A rapid research response to emerging threats is key to a healthier future
In its new strategic plan, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research prepares for the next health-care crisis.
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What I wish I knew sooner: highlighting gaps in early career researcher training
There is a clear need for additional training at all levels, but uncertainty remains as to how to deliver it all in a fair and systematic way.
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That’s Dr. to you: reclaiming our titles
As women academics, we need to tout our accomplishments and applaud other women for doing so.
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Racial equity leadership in COVID times
How the pandemic has highlighted the disparities and knowledge gaps in our institutions and society.
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Are Canadian universities in any position to lead anti-racism movements?
To work in a setting in which all of the power, opportunities, leadership and administration is primarily white is a powerful reality check.
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We need an outcomes-based approach to doctoral education
It’s crucial that we restructure our PhD programs from beginning to end to reflect the actual – as opposed to imagined – career outcomes of our students.
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The importance of having a multidisciplinary team
Part of being self-aware is recognizing where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and being able to fill those gaps on your team with those who will be both a good technical and cultural fit.
