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News Indigenous

Nature and First Nations honoured at Trent University

New stewardship plan reconnects campus green space to Anishinaabe knowledge.
News Research

Ottawa must step up support for scientific research in French, advisory panel says

Government-appointed panel calls for $40M annual fund, improved co-ordination, to capitalize on the scientific, economic and cultural potential of French-language research.
News Teaching

When colleagues become bullies

From public smearing and false rumours to intellectual property theft and exclusion, a Quebec study finds bullying is widespread among university faculty.
Career Advice Research

Funny you should say that

A scientific conference is no stand-up comedy club, but research shows a little humour can engage an audience.

Opinion Academic freedom

Institutional neutrality: the case in favour

Mark Mercer argues that the academic ethos requires universities to remain neutral on issues of the day.
Opinion Teaching

Aligning curricula with the workforce: the case against

Mazen Guirguis argues that the university should return to its Socratic roots.
Opinion Teaching

Aligning curricula with the workforce: the case in favour

Matthew McKean and Valerie Walker argue that students aren't choosing between learning and work, so why should universities?
Opinion Teaching

Why some people succeed at university without being the ‘top students’

How to help students navigate the unwritten rules of the academy.

Features Mental Health

Wags over worries

A look at how campuses across Canada use pet therapy programs to support students’ mental health.
Features Arts

Top 10 movies about university life

In honour of Academy Awards season, here’s our list of the best films about professors, students and out-of-control frat boys.
Features Q&A

Reaffirming the role of universities

Lessons from the U.S.
Features Q&A

Are universities ready for cyberattacks?

Canadian universities stand in the crosshairs of cybercriminals: Q&A with Benoît Dupont, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-resilience.

Career Advice Equity

Breaking through the “A” track

A woman’s guide to academic leadership.
Career Advice Advice

Learn when to say no… and yes!

How to strike your own balance between ambition, institutional expectations, and personal limits.
Career Advice Students

PhD studies: perception vs reality

How do I tell my friends and family about what I really do as a doctoral student?
Career Advice Writing

Dr. Editor’s summer reading list

Five books to improve your academic writing.

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