Fighting fire with science
Powerful analytical tools and a new generation of wildfire specialists take to the woods as Canadian forests burn.
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From studio to spotlight: inside Canada’s largest student art show
Each May, nearly 800 graduating students from OCAD University showcase the culmination of their undergraduate journeys. The 110th instalment of Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibit, GradEx, welcomed more than 40,000 people to celebrate work by emerging artists, designers and media makers. Graduates explored themes such as eco-grief, gender and the immigrant experience – among myriad others.
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty crash course
A collaborative approach to supporting Toronto postdocs with academic job searches.
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Be well. Be yourself.
Post-secondary students may experience psychological challenges as they attempt to discover their true selves.
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Reflecting the cultural temperature
A look back at some of Spring’s convocation speeches at Canadian universities.
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Rethinking academia’s role in innovation
Why Canadian universities need to better support scholar-innovators to catalyze academic entrepreneurship.
Political turbulence poses threats, opportunities
Université de Montréal rector Daniel Jutras reflects on how Canadian universities are reacting to events in the U.S. and the grounds for optimism amid the turmoil.
International students
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Canada’s intake of international students needs to be ‘sustainable,’ says immigration minister
Diab promises to consult students, university administrators on policy approach.
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Throne Speech reconfirms cap on international student permits
Carney government pledges to attract world’s best talent despite restrictions
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Inside the life of an international student
Every day brings new adventures, challenges and opportunities for a student coming from abroad.
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Imagining the future of international education in Canada
How to resolve the absence of a concerted plan on international students between governments and academic institutions
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UQAC deregisters 104 students: miscalculation or essential measure?
This is the first time this has happened on this scale in the Quebec higher education system.
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AI is transforming university teaching, but are we ready for it?
University instructors, leaders, and staff should all be involved in the AI discussion
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California went big on AI in universities. Canada should go smart instead
Learning requires struggle, persistence, iteration and deep focus.
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Focusing on GenAI detection is a no-win approach for instructors
As GenAI continues to evolve faster than the tools to detect it, capturing all student use of AI is nearly impossible.
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Supporting students in the age of GenAI
Universities need to rethink student discipline when it comes to reinforcing academic integrity.
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New AI-themed book focuses on the importance of preserving human agency
The authors advocate for a human-centred approach to the educational applications of AI.
Scholarship winner studies cancer care in Nigeria
International PhD student Otuto Amarauche Chukwu goes on the ground to interview patients and caregivers.
Research
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Rethinking academia’s role in innovation
Why Canadian universities need to better support scholar-innovators to catalyze academic entrepreneurship.
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Cancelling in-person Congress wounds humanities research
Budget squeeze and logistical complexities leave the century-old conference without a host.
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“Mission-driven” is not a bad word
When non-scientists help set research priorities, society can tackle big problems together.
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Emojis … as rhetoric?
A new course and lab at U of T Mississauga delve into these digital images 😀
Sponsored Content
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Meet Marie-Eve Sylvestre, the new University of Ottawa president who sees a world of possibilities
Bringing people together to change the community and the world.
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Meet Wisdom Tettey, Carleton University’s new president
Transformation through education.
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Thompson Rivers University seeks experts to shape the future of online education
Subject matter experts collaborate with instructional designers to create high quality content for online courses.
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AI in Education Forum 2024: Unleashing AI’s potential for transformative learning
This groundbreaking conference on AI is organized by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications.
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