University Affairs

October 11, 2023

Ask Dr. Editor

Sounding academic, with AI’s help

While large language models can help with your writing, don’t overlook the benefits of reading your texts out loud or enlisting the help of an academic editor.

BY LETITIA HENVILLE | OCT 11 2023

In my opinion

Smashing the queer ceiling: leaders show the way

Academia needs to commit to providing equitable opportunities for women and those who identify as women with intersectional identities.

BY JULIE CAFLEY | OCT 06 2023

In my opinion

Better integration policies for international students needed at universities

Both the federal and provincial governments need to treat international students as a resource to invest in.

BY BENJAMIN MAIANGWA | OCT 10 2023

Graduate Matters

How to handle the transition to parenthood as an international student

Here are seven things we wish we had known while preparing for the transition.

BY TAKHMINA SHOKIROVA, LISA BRUNNER & CAPUCINE COUSTERE | OCT 05 2023

The biggest Science and Innovation Policy conference in Canada is taking place November 13-15 in Ottawa. CSPC2023 will bring 1000+ attendees, 300+ speakers, 50+ panels, 5 Symposiums, Gala Dinner, Award Ceremony, and more!

With the overarching theme Science and Innovation in a Time of Transformation, CSPC2023 will bring together the “Who’s Who” of Science and Innovation leaders to discuss the most pressing issues of our time across six themes: Science & Policy, Science & Society, Innovation and Economic Development, Science & International Affairs and Security, Science & Next Generation and Grand Challenges.

Join Canada’s decision makers, thought leaders, innovators, and policy makers at CSPC2023. Learn more at CSPC2023.CA.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Kim Brooks Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University welcomed Kim Brooks as its new president and vice-chancellor on Aug. 14. She stepped into the role after serving as acting provost and vice-president, academic. An accomplished tax scholar and lawyer, Dr. Brooks was previously dean of Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law and its faculty of management. Dr. Brooks is both the first woman and first openly queer person to be permanently appointed Dalhousie president.

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University Librarian
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