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The tyranny of the average
Driven by statistics, AI homogenizes humanity and devalues outliers.
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How to start a company from scratch
Establishing and leading a startup is hard, but it is also an opportunity to do something creative, fun and unique.
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Recognizing the importance of platform scientists
Raising awareness of these lesser-known members of the academic community and their pivotal role in scientific innovation.
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Is it time for mandatory mental health training for university students in Canada?
Despite efforts to address student mental health, services are not meeting needs.
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The loneliness of the online learner
Taking an online course may be convenient, but as a fulfilling learning experience it fails us in several ways.
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Fundamental research continues to be undermined in Canada
More funds for science in recent decades has meant more political pressure on research councils to showcase impact and demonstrate relevance.
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The biggest driver of scientific advances: people
Many revolutionary advances in science can trace their origins to chance encounters between scientists from different areas of study that spark new ideas and thinking.
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We need to put campus mental health services in perspective
As universities ramp up supports for students, those who aren’t in school face uneven access to care.
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From pining to a saw-off: campus free speech news as we begin 2020
Surprise Alberta court decision released just days into the new year could have a huge impact on universities.
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How student clubs test the boundaries of campus civil society
In deciding what constitutes a campus club, student unions are called upon to set limits on shared resources while still respecting the procedural rights of all.
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What science should look like in practice
It is very hard to practice science well, which is why it is so important to use the scientific method.
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Reflections on the tragedy of Flight 752
As we try to make sense of the senseless, we should derive comfort from the fact that universities are much-needed instruments of cultural and social connection.
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Cheating may be under-reported across Canada’s universities and colleges
Violations of academic integrity show Canada is not immune to academic misconduct — and more research is needed to effectively ensure academic quality.
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Why should academics make a podcast?
For me, podcasting is a way to continue the conversation with my students and bring my research to unexpected new audiences.
