Canadian universities and the new defence imperative: the case in favour
Martin Maltais argues that Canadian universities must play a greater role in strengthening the country’s defence capacity while preserving academic freedom and scientific independence.
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Universities participating in Canadian militarization: the case against
Henry A. Giroux argues that the militarization of Canadian universities threatens to transform institutions devoted to critical inquiry and democratic life into extensions of the warfare state.
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Canada needs a national strategy to protect scholars at risk
Supporting displaced academics is a strategic investment in Canada's research and innovation ecosystem.
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case against
Yves Gingras argues that ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’ bureaucrats are practicing the art of intellectual confusion.
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour
Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions.
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Staying active — and activist — in retirement
People often ask me: why are you still doing all those professional things? Haven’t you “retired”? The underlying and well-meaning message is: why aren’t you relaxing more, travelling to faraway places, and binge-watching your favourite television shows? I...
A bridge to human rights
IDRA scholarship winner Karen Spring studies Central American communities seeking redress for harms caused by major development projects.
Opinion
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Universities participating in Canadian militarization: the case against
Henry A. Giroux argues that the militarization of Canadian universities threatens to transform institutions devoted to critical inquiry and democratic life into extensions of the warfare state.
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Canada needs a national strategy to protect scholars at risk
Supporting displaced academics is a strategic investment in Canada's research and innovation ecosystem.
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case against
Yves Gingras argues that ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’ bureaucrats are practicing the art of intellectual confusion.
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour
Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions.
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Institutional neutrality: the case against
Jennifer S. Simpson argues that universities must eschew neutrality to advance democracy, ethics and the public good.
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Staying active — and activist — in retirement
People often ask me: why are you still doing all those professional things? Haven’t you “retired”? The underlying and well-meaning message is: why aren’t you relaxing more, travelling to faraway places, and binge-watching your favourite television shows? I...
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The academic’s guide to pitching for podcast interviews
Three tips for snagging a spot on your favourite series.
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Why are multiple-choice questions making a comeback?
Distinguishing the correct answer from plausible, but incorrect, alternatives sharpens students' skills in detecting AI slop.
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How to translate your knowledge for an industry audience
Getting buy-in from industry professionals means understanding their point of view and speaking their language.
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Help! AI stole my students’ brains!
Why professors must teach undergrads to think critically about artificial intelligence tools.
Heat waves and brain waves
IDRA scholarship winner Tianqi Zhao studies climate change and mental health in South Africa.
Equity
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Fostering Black brilliance
At two Atlantic Canadian universities, small teams are thinking big to promote the scientific potential of students of African descent.
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Breaking through the “A” track
A woman’s guide to academic leadership.
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Q&A with Canada’s former special representative on combating Islamophobia
Amira Elghawaby champions religious accommodations on campus.
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The Mintz Report is wrong on EDI
Demanding ‘institutional neutrality,’ Alberta’s report on the post-secondary system risks silencing equity.
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