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Beyond protection?
The impact of ethics sprawl on researchers at Canadian universities.
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Antisemitism in Canada since the 7 October 2023 pogrom
Surveying attitudes before and after, amidst sharp rise in hate crimes
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Book Review: Success in graduate school and beyond: A guide for STEM students and postdoctoral fellows
A must-read for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
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Can higher education support the bridge to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion?
Welcome back to season 2 of The Many Faces.
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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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Quarterly summary: the COVID-19 lockdown and the importance of scientists
Both David and Jonathan hope that many new and good things can come from this period of lockdown.
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A universal pass/fail grade is the best option for ‘pedagogically compromised’ courses
Use of letter grading in rapidly redesigned online courses further reinforces the many inequities already magnified during the current crisis.
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Student food insecurity: a problem before, during and after COVID-19
Many universities have rolled out short-term assistance programs in response to the pandemic, but longer-term solutions are necessary to create lasting change.
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Of course I have experienced racism
Why speak up now and risk the awful backlash that works to show how I am worth less? Because right now, silence is complicit.
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How to adapt experiential learning activities in the time of COVID-19
We searched the literature and consulted our colleagues from across the country for innovative approaches and resources.
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Research as a national investment needs to go beyond the promise of short-term innovation
COVID-19 has caused the academic community to be very reactionary, but research is fundamentally a long-term process.
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Systemic racism: now is not the time to retreat into our offices or labs
Three scientists share their thoughts on how the scientific community can help combat racism in all its forms.
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We must find the turning point from anger and despair to hope and possibility
As the U.S. burns, we should not be naïve about our own past and present that at times demands redress, reconciliation and progressive action, says Brock University president Gervan Fearon.
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What’s next for research trainees in Canada after the pandemic?
They are the life force of scientific discovery, yet a disproportionate number of research trainees face a dire financial situation moving forward.
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COVID-19 reveals the folly of performance-based funding for universities
Universities’ funding can’t be judged against metrics such as student employment or salary outcomes over which universities have little control.
