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diversity-problem.html">Opinion: Canada’s space program has a diversity problem
Our spacefarers remain an exclusively white group, a disappointing and disturbing pattern for a country that advertises diversity as a core value, Jordan Bimm writes.
Globe and Mail
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-july-10-2017/
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diversity-targets/article36579759/?cmpid=rss1&ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com">Universities introducing term limits for Canada Research Chairs to meet diversity targets
Many universities are introducing term limits to get new academics into the jobs as the prestigious program st...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-oct-13-2017/
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diversity-on-boards/article37801411/">Senators push for stronger legislation for boosting diversity on boards
The Liberals should toughen up proposed legislation aimed at boosting diversity on corporate boards at publicly traded companies if they want it to be effective, says a group o...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-jan-31-2018/
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diversity-6-degrees-calgary-radical-ideas-1.4612368">6 Degrees Calgary wants your radical ideas about inclusion and diversity
A global forum with a very southern Alberta flavour hopes to ignite a circle of radical ideas about inclusiveness and diversity.
Toronto Star
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-april-10-2018/
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diversity-and-inclusion-in-research/">Laurier receives funding to support equity, diversity and inclusion in research
Wilfrid Laurier University is the recipient of nearly $400,000 in federal grant funding to be used to foster equity, diversity and inclusion among researchers at the sc...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-may-10-2019/
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https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-july-15-2019/
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diversity-medical-schools-overhaul-how-they-select/">In a push for diversity, medical schools overhaul how they select Canada’s future doctors
The selection method to get into Canadian medical schools has resulted in classes that fall short of some universities’ goals for racial an...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-july-30-2019/
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diversity-university-of-manitoba-education-faculty-1.5467647">Diversity push doubles the number of minorities studying education at U of M
The University of Manitoba has doubled the number of minorities studying to be teachers — years after introducing an aggressive target to admit n...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-feb-24-2020/
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diversity-but-the-challenge-is-an/">Universities work hard to improve diversity, but the challenge is an evolving one
Thirty-four years ago, Ninan Abraham arrived in Halifax. He was an international student and was relieved to meet others who looked like him on campus. But he didn’t ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-march-2-2020/
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diversity-which-faculties-pass-which-receive-a-failing-grade-and-how-the-school-plans-to-improve.html">Ryerson University releases report card on student diversity. Which faculties pass, which receive a failing grade and how the school plans to improve
Ryerson University graded its pro...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-april-7-2021/
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diversity-and-inclusion-leader/wcm/f45aff43-0e06-48e8-a642-76148ec637b8">Q+A: Opiyo Oloya, Western University equity, diversity and inclusion leader
Reporter Heather Rivers asked Oloya about his background and his plan to help Western University address equity and diversity issues by l...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-oct-15-2021/
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diversity-after-audit">Audit pushes UWindsor to pledge action on international student diversity
In response to a new Auditor General of Ontario report, the University of Windsor has pledged to work towards creating greater diversity among its international student population.
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-for-december-7-2022/
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A response to the article “Racism in the academy”.
diversity, attention to issues affecting minority scholars are still “perpetually deferred.” The article states that every new report on systematic racism has had the unfortunate effect of producing a "backlash." According to Audrey Kobayashi, a professor of geography at Queen’s University, on...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/a-response-to-racism-in-the-academy/
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Joining together to assert control over forests.
diversity – diversity of disciplines, of participants, sectors and peoples.
Dr. Bullock is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Broad is associate professor at Algoma University and director for NORDIK Institute. Ms. Palmer is a PhD student and Dr. ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/universities-and-rural-communities-community-forests/
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By its actions, the country has shown its deep commitment to diversity, inclusivity and global citizenry.
diversity, inclusivity and global citizenry that underpin graduate education.
But there is more at play here. This commitment stems from an understanding that diverse perspectives, global insight and intercultural awareness add value to and enrich the learning experience for all students and, ult...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/canada-become-destination-choice-international-graduate-students/
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Efforts to address issues of equity, diversity and inclusion require leadership, good governance and accountability.
diversity and inclusion (EDI) on university campuses in Canada, I reflect on the reality that the sector continues to grapple with profound and enduring challenges to making meaningful progress. Statements of commitment are not enough to mobilize and sustain change. Despite our best intentions, arti...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/how-to-mobilize-and-sustain-edi-change-in-the-academy/
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What are you doing to connect with people of colour? Do you know your BIPOC colleagues and students? Do you know their hopes and aspirations?
diversity and inclusion (EDI) for the New Frontiers in Research Fund competition, first launched in 2018. As part of the online application, researchers are required to explain how they will address EDI with respect to their team composition and training environment. This component formalizes th...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/i-shouldnt-have-to-convince-you-about-the-need-for-anti-racism-in-the-academy-but-ill-try-anyway/
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Two former vice provosts of teaching and learning reflect on how they incorporated I-EDIAA at their institution.
diversity, and inclusion initiatives inside and outside the university. Like many postsecondary institutions, the Indigenization-Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) imperatives at Queen’s have been a powerful and necessary driver to re-imagine the nature and role...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/leadership-and-the-search-for-convergence/
The Black Hole
There’s evidence that increasing diversity within science might directly enhance the scientific enterprise, but in order to do so, we need to acknowledge our implicit biases.
diversity within science might also directly enhance the scientific enterprise itself. Feeman and Huang’s Continue reading of collaborative research papers by U.S.-based teams showed a correlation between greater ethni...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/how-our-current-approach-to-science-pushes-people-away-part-2/
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