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Read Full Text: New report showcases key role of colleges and institutes in Canada’s climate action

New report showcases key role of colleges and institutes in Canada’s climate action

September 29th, 2022

To mark Global Goals Week, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is releasing a new milestone report detailing the role played by its members in addressing climate change and supporting Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. “Are We Ready?” follows our commitment made last year to achieve net-zero emissions on college and institute campuses by 2050. The…

Read Full Text: New opportunity for Canadian students to build and launch their own satellites

New opportunity for Canadian students to build and launch their own satellites

September 26th, 2022

On September 20, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS), a new opportunity for post-secondary professors and students to engage in a real space mission. CUBICS challenges teams to develop projects that help advance scientific knowledge in areas such as climate…

Read Full Text: Criticisms of academic freedom miss the mark and risk the integrity of scholarship

Criticisms of academic freedom miss the mark and risk the integrity of scholarship

September 22nd, 2022

While academic freedom itself might sound like a unique notion, granting special tools or rights to specific professions is rather commonplace. In the era of today’s heated culture wars, the concepts of academic freedom and freedom of expression have become increasingly conflated. Divisive political debates around critical race theory, Québec’s Bill 32 and talk of establishing “free speech…

Read Full Text: Peace Week 2022: Revolution & Metamorphosis

Peace Week 2022: Revolution & Metamorphosis

September 7th, 2022

The 7th Annual Peace Week starts September 13th running until September 21st. Events will range from in-person at the Dawson College urban gardens to virtual & in person speakers, and workshops focused on the theme of Revolution & Metamorphosis. Check out the schedule, get registered, and join us once more! Revolution can often be associated…

Read Full Text: Colleges and institutes to help newcomers better integrate into Canadian workplaces

Colleges and institutes to help newcomers better integrate into Canadian workplaces

September 7th, 2022

Moving to Canada can provide many opportunities, but also comes with unique challenges for newcomers looking for meaningful employment. To better support newcomers, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) launched Skills Enhancement for Newcomers, a two-year national initiative that will help newcomers develop the soft skills unique to Canadian workplaces, enhancing their employment profiles. The project is…

Read Full Text: What’s happening with Canada’s superclusters?

What’s happening with Canada’s superclusters?

September 6th, 2022

Canada has a long history of underperforming on measures of private-sector spending on research and development, and failing to capitalize on the commercial potential of scientific discoveries made in the country. And it has almost as long a history of coming up with government schemes intended to overcome those problems and turn Canada into an…

Read Full Text: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2022 DIGITAL EDITION OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2022 DIGITAL EDITION OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS

August 31st, 2022

University Affairs 2022 Sept-Oct FEATURES Access denied The application process for international study permits is putting French-language universities at a disadvantage Innovation intervention After four years, the federal government’s billion-dollar superclusters are finding their feet, but they need more time. The business of sustainability In response to demand from students and industry alike, business schools…

Read Full Text: Researching solutions to the growing ‘tragedy of homelessness’

Researching solutions to the growing ‘tragedy of homelessness’

August 26th, 2022

I n 20 years of studying homelessness, Carol Kauppi has observed three disturbing trends: the number of people experiencing homelessness is growing, they’re more visible, and Canadians have become more accepting of the problem. “Things have gotten worse,” said Dr. Kauppi, who is director of the Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy at…

Read Full Text: Academic reputation ‘still driven by journal prestige’ – survey

Academic reputation ‘still driven by journal prestige’ – survey

August 20th, 2022

Global poll of nearly 10,000 researchers reveals continued influence of bibliometrics in determining reputation and institutional ties Research citation scores and the prestige of journals in which academics publish remain highly important factors in how scholars judge each other despite international efforts to reduce their impact, a Times Higher Education survey of almost 10,000 academics has…

Read Full Text: New ‘disconnecting from work’ policies aren’t enough to tackle the problem of work-life balance

New ‘disconnecting from work’ policies aren’t enough to tackle the problem of work-life balance

August 10th, 2022

In June, universities across Ontario unveiled their new “disconnecting from work” policies in accordance with provincial legislation aimed at fostering healthier work environments. But faculty and administration alike are saying that on their own, these policies do nothing to upend the more deeply rooted issues that drive high workloads and burnout. “When you hire a…

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