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People on the Move
BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | March 01 2021
Robin Bradasch was named associate vice-president, Indigenous engagement and partnerships, at Yukon University. Ms. Brada...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-march-2021/
People on the Move
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | February 02 2022
MacEwan University recently appointed Jason Fung as its new general counsel, starting Feb. 10. Mr. Fung has ser...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-january-31-2021/
In my opinion
BY MARCIE PENNER & TRACY SMITH-CARRIER | July 05 2022

The gender pay gap for faculty in Canadian universities is significant and persistent.

There are substantial, long-term impacts from the gender pay gap for faculty at Canadian universities. Recent research from Continue reading, which includes expertise in equity policy, political science and cognitive science with ma...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/gender-pay-gap-its-roughly-half-a-million-dollars-for-women-professors-across-a-lifetime/
Graduate Matters
BY ARABY SMYTH | September 26 2023

Choosing the right one depends on your specific academic background, lived experience, personal interests and career goals.

There are many paths to securing a post-doctoral position at a university. Before we explore some of them, let’s start by defining the job. Postdoctoral fellowships are temporary academic appointments that take place during the first five years after completing your doctoral degree. This is a time...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/graduate-matters/a-guide-to-securing-four-different-types-of-postdoc-positions/
Features
BY JACKIE WONG | March 08 2019

Whether in her Indigenous Science, Technology, and Society lab or on Twitter, Dr. TallBear pushes boundaries to make space for the next generation.

Editor’s note: this is the second of an occasional series, People to Know, profiling notable people working in Canada’s higher education community. Follow the hashtag Continue reading. Kim TallBear has dedi...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/kim-tallbear-speaks-truth-to-power/
Features
BY PAMELA SUGIMAN | November 25 2021

University leaders need to recognize that each of us is at a different stage in our journey toward equity, justice and self-determination, and that racism within the academy cannot be swept away with one brush.

When I was an undergraduate student, many decades ago, I never spoke in class. I lived in fear that one of my professors would call on me to answer a question. I avoided all courses with a presentation or class participation component. Like many students from the working class, I experienced the uni...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/reflections-from-the-second-national-forum-on-anti-asian-racism/
Features
BY UA/AU | December 30 2021
As an eventful 2021 comes to an end, here are the stories and issues that shaped the year in Canadian higher education. Re-enjoy some of our award-winning content during your holiday break. And in the spirit of the season, share this newsletter with anyone in your network who may not know about UA. ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/2021-canadian-higher-education-in-review/
Features
BY PATRICIA HLUCHY | August 17 2022

In response to demand from students and industry alike, business schools are increasingly focusing on environmental and social impact.

When environmental engineer Ryan O’Grady discovered the MBA in sustainable innovation at the University of Victoria, it seemed like the ideal choice. The 44-year-old had long been focused on sustainability and reconciliation issues. As director of Indigenous legisla...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/the-business-of-sustainability/
Features
BY SPARROW MCGOWAN | January 17 2024

The ‘garden of the gulf’ has been grappling with a number of tumultuous issues in higher education, most of which involve its sole university.

It has been a challenging few years for postsecondary education in Prince Edward Island. Since 2020, the province’s only university, the University of Prince Edward Island, has seen allegations of misconduct against its president, a faculty strike and the release of a...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/small-island-big-challenges/
News
BY LÉO CHARBONNEAU | August 14 2018

An interview with the committee’s inaugural chair, SSHRC president Ted Hewitt.

Last October, the federal government announced the creation of the Continue reading “to improve collaboration among the granting councils and CFI (the Canada Foundation for Innovation) to the benefit of researchers ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/the-canada-research-coordinating-committee-gets-into-gear/
News
BY SHARON ASCHAIEK | May 27 2022

Getting it right means considering a range of factors including equitable access, respect for privacy, and mental and physical well-being.

Ever since Meta (formerly Facebook) announced its plans last October to build a “metaverse,” speculation has run wild about what it might look like, and how it could affect our lives. The company envisions a network of immersive, three-dimensional and interoperable virtual worlds driven by artif...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/mulling-the-metaverse-computer-scientists-weigh-in-on-the-internets-future-potential/
News
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | March 13 2023

One of the main goals of the survey is to identify equity gaps among students and staff.

Algoma University has shared the results of its first-ever equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) survey. While the results, collected from students and employees, were generally encouraging –most members of the Algoma community feel a sense of belonging and support – there are certain areas of i...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/algoma-u-releases-findings-of-its-first-ever-edi-survey/
Media Scan
BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | August 07 2020
Global News Continue reading Trent University staff, faculty, alumni, donors, and external contacts may h...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-aug-7-2020/
Media Scan
BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | May 17 2021
CTV News Continue reading Ahead of hearings next week on the province's plan to make the Northern Ontario ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-may-17-2021/
Media Scan
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | January 27 2022
The Toronto Star Continue reading Students worry about their safety, and finding a ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-jan-27-2022/
Media Scan
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | March 31 2023
CTV News Continue reading Officials at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., have accepted the return of an honorary degree award...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-march-31-2023/
People on the Move
BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | October 06 2020
People on the Move
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | November 08 2023
Michelle Helstein has been appointed provost and vice-president, academic, at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Helstein holds a PhD in physical...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-november-2023/
In my opinion
BY JENNIFER ANDREWS | July 30 2021

Looking at how BIPOC faculty are paid and treated when they first enter academia, and truly listening to them, would be a good first step in changing white privilege.

The Globe & Mail recently ran an in-depth investigative article, “Continue reading,” w...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/recognizing-the-intersectional-nature-of-oppression-is-key-to-making-universities-more-equitable/
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