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Curiosity over canon
The benefits of research beyond methodological silos.
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Atlantic Canada needs international students
Their presence on university campuses, in communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada creates a distinct, strategic advantage for the region.
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Reimagining mobility for a carbon-constrained world
Without community buy-in, universities will not be able to make any progress in lowering their carbon emissions.
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The exploitation trap of hope labour
Non-tenured and precarious faculty deserve better.
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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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See you in court: five instructive cases for universities
Taking matters to court is stressful, time-consuming and expensive for all parties. It’s better to avoid legal proceedings if you can.
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A pedagogical manifesto for the upcoming academic year
Seek instructional help from colleagues, be honest with your students, be generous to yourself and others. We’re all in this together.
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How our current approach to science pushes people away
The current system of academic science is not organized to support all scientists equally.
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Administrative personnel are the university’s frontline workers
Let’s ensure we recognize and support their extraordinary efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.
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How can we best support the mental health of senior academics?
Many of the mental health challenges universities are trying to address tend to be exacerbated by the pride of academics themselves.
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Death by download: the problem of misguided bureaucracy
Eliminating bureaucracy is not possible, but paying attention to simple guidelines for best practice can go a long way towards reducing its expansion.
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Checking in as COVID-19 continues to take a toll on all of us
For those of us that held strong at the onset of the pandemic, this is when the wave of despondency generally hits.
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We will need fine arts graduates in a post-COVID-19 world
Fine arts programs are vital incubators for future creative leaders.
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In this pivotal time for postsecondary education, good governance matters more than ever
Good governance is about roles and responsibilities, and the accountable execution of those roles and responsibilities.
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Working 60 hours a week does not automatically make you a good researcher
Some people need to be pushed to achieve their best work, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
