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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.
News Research

High-stakes research

At the Alberta Gambling Research Institute, experts are uncovering the trends behind the bets.
News Research

Research that gives back

A one-day event brought scholarship winners together to discuss how their work can benefit communities.
News Students

Quebec’s Anglo universities prepare to meet French language targets

Fall 2026 cohort will be the first required to hit 60 per cent proficiency — and falling short means financial penalties.

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.
Opinion Mental Health

When collegiality breeds contempt

As academics compete for scarce resources, collective decision-making can lead to abuse — but that’s no reason to dismantle the system.

Features Research

Take me to the river

IDRA scholarship winner Peter Duker studies community fishing practices in Thailand.
Features History

Two solitudes: Quebec Universities in WWII

Historical researcher explores English-French divide over Second World War.
Features Policy

Northern Shift

The alarming rise of far-right movements in Canada.
Features History

How social movements shape Canadian universities

A history of clashes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Career Advice Artificial intelligence

Why are multiple-choice questions making a comeback?

Distinguishing the correct answer from plausible, but incorrect, alternatives sharpens students' skills in detecting AI slop.
Career Advice Research

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.
Career Advice Artificial intelligence

Help! AI stole my students’ brains!

Why professors must teach undergrads to think critically about artificial intelligence tools.
Career Advice Retirement

End your job, keep your friends

Retiree associations help you stay engaged and connected during the next chapter of life.

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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?

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Matthew McKean & Valerie Walker
July 20, 2026

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