Advice
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming – but it is also an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a new community.
You do not have to completely overhaul the way you teach or grade your courses.
Virginie Portes, the director of research support at IVADO, draws on her vast experience to help Canadian academics navigate this complex process.
Students are not being properly prepared for future careers. This needs to change.
Establishing and leading a startup is hard, but it is also an opportunity to do something creative, fun and unique.
Studies have shown that articles and manuscripts reviewed by a professional editor end up being better received by peer reviewers.
Instead of setting a bunch of unrealistic goals to accomplish, you should be stepping back from work and giving yourself a proper break.
Three former grad students break down why they decided not to complete their degree.
Applying care ethics to our academic work.
Your needs are unique and you must take the time to reflect on who would best serve you as a mentor (hint: it probably shouldn’t be your supervisor).
It is important to move beyond your previous experience and challenge yourself in this new phase of life.
With the recent international student cap imposed by the federal government, the Prairie province will now be competing for a smaller potential pool of international students.
When you feel overwhelmed, it is good practice to remind yourself about what you hoped to achieve in this academic space.
Starting the lines of communication early will lighten your emotional load by having someone already in your corner once the writing starts.
The best time to prep courses is when you are still operating in ‘teaching mode’ and haven’t turned into ‘research mode’ yet.
Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.
Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor.
If you find you are spending the bulk of your time putting out fires, you need to consider reasons behind them.
Despite their good intentions, some interactions with our supervisors can cause feelings of stress, guilt and anxiety.
Nine active learning ideas to consider as you end the semester.