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2019

BY ERIN CLOW & CANDACE PARSONS | October 25 2019

A case study from the human rights and equity office at Queen’s University.

BY CHRISTINA FRANGOU | October 23 2019

Many universities lack adequate policies on how to deal with cyberbullying, leading to real-life consequences for some targeted academics.

BY KERRY BANKS | October 22 2019

Scientists have found that urban animals are not just adapting their behaviours, but changing at a genetic level compared to their country cousins.

BY MEGAN JENKINS | October 18 2019

“We Are Hockey” celebrates hockey players of colour and their impact on the sport in Canada.

BY DIANA DUONG | October 16 2019

The conversation about race in the profession is heating up. Here’s why.

BY CATHARINE MUNN | October 11 2019

Every person on a university campus has a part to play.

BY JAMIE CASSELS & ASIMA VEZINA | September 26 2019

We must acknowledge the difficulty of the work ahead, but not be deterred by it.

BY TARA SIEBARTH | September 25 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE A time to celebrate: We’ve not just survived, but thrived LETTERS The great people that we rely on daily PEOPLE ON THE MOVE The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada welcomes Alejandro Adem as its new president, effective Oct. 1, and other appointments. NOTA BENE Students on Ice expedition brings the […]

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | September 25 2019

They affirm that universities have a vital role to play in helping society navigate through the deepest challenges of our time, from climate change to the dangers of misinformation and rising intolerance.

BY LÉO CHARBONNEAU | September 23 2019

To mark the magazine’s 60th anniversary, current editor Léo Charbonneau sits down with the magazine’s two preceding editors to look back on the issues, events and personalities covered in its pages over the years.

BY ERIKA THORKELSON | September 18 2019

“Acknowledging that [Indigenous communities] have sovereignty over the material and that it is indeed not yours is one of the key things we’re trying to promote in the work that we’re doing with the archival community.”

BY SHEILA COTE-MEEK | September 17 2019

Having early discussions about a role change with those close to you is important, so they can grow with your decision.

BY SHARON ASCHAIEK | September 16 2019

Several universities are pursuing initiatives to train students and workers, support industry and safeguard our country’s critical infrastructure.

BY LISA DYCE & CATHERINE MAYBREY | September 13 2019

Supervisors and graduate program chairs need to encourage the use of these important campus resources.

BY BECKY RYNOR | September 10 2019

The award-winning organization specializing in educational forays into the Arctic and Antarctic celebrates its 20th anniversary next year.

BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | September 04 2019

Program also aims to diversify source countries for incoming international students.

BY XAVIER | September 03 2019

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada welcomes Alejandro Adem as its new president, effective Oct. 1. Dr. Adem has served as chief executive officer and scientific director of the non-profit research and training organization Mitacs since 2015. An accomplished researcher in the field of mathematics, he is also a faculty member at […]

BY NATALIE SAMSON | September 02 2019

A unique endowment at the University of Alberta funds rare book acquisitions – one for each of the institution’s honorary degree recipients.

BY TARA SIEBARTH | August 29 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome back: Indigeneity, accessibility and a few other themes to start your academic year LETTERS Liked the article? See the movie! PEOPLE ON THE MOVE The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada welcomes Alejandro Adem as its new president, effective Oct. 1, and other appointments. CAMPUS U of Calgary offers student […]

BY ANQI SHEN | August 28 2019

Seven of this year’s cohort recount impromptu situations with their students that led them to reflect deeply on what they do.