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Why should academic freedom protect ineffective teaching?
The status quo is in desperate need of change.
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The growing estrangement between universities and society
The notion that the future of Canada lies in, or through, its universities is an increasingly hard sell.
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Canadian journalism is in deep trouble – academics can help
While these two professions may seem different on the surface, there is an opportunity for them to help each other succeed.
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The benefits of a ‘teaching hospital’ approach to education
How bringing real-world practice to campus helped produce highly sought after grad students with transferable skills.
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What is fair dealing in copyright? Here’s why it matters when moving classes online due to coronavirus
Educational institutions have long been concerned about the risk of being sued for copyright infringement, and a mass movement online introduces new issues.
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A new, made-in-Canada campus well-being survey
The survey’s creators hope to change how we address student health and well-being at Canada’s postsecondary institutions.
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Is there an effective way to evaluate universities that takes a unique approach to education and social impact?
A potentially interesting approach would be to consider substantially less standardization in the metrics that assess academic institutions.
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Despite the pandemic, the rules of academic integrity still apply
My underlying message to my students was to keep their educational goals as an anchor during these unexpected times.
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COVID-19 may force a rethink about how we manage higher education and research funding
Major crises provide windows of opportunity for change.
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Avoiding communications snafus in the era of COVID-19
Is this thing on?
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What happens in September? Prepare yourselves for ‘Social Distancing U’
COVID-19 will still be very much with us at the start of the fall term, and we need to prepare.
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Career considerations during lockdown
Use this time to think about your career trajectory and what aspects of your work are important to you.
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A professor asked her students how they were coping. Here’s what they said.
With the pandemic upending their lives, many students are feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
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The financial cost of doing science
In light of the current pandemic, it's worthwhile to consider the importance of both public and private investment in basic research programs and the growing role of science in our society.
