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- 🍇 #BrockUniversity has opened its 19,000-bottle Canadian Wine Library to educators, researchers and tasters. A major new resource for studying how Canadian wines age. Will wider access help raise Canada’s wine profile? ➡️ bit.ly/4obrgcS #HigherEd #Research #Canada
- 🇨🇦 Global instability, AI misinformation and weak research networks are straining Canada’s knowledge system. Straus & Toope warn the country needs deeper collaboration and stronger safeguards for discovery & public trust. ➡️ bit.ly/4oRQqhM #HigherEd #Research #Canada
- ✍️ New research shows structured writing retreats can cut distress and boost PhD well-being. Community isn’t a luxury—it’s a mental health intervention. ➡️ bit.ly/4p0wvO2 Should #writing retreats become standard support for grad students? #PhD #MentalHealth #HigherEd
- 🏗️ The 2025 budget includes a $51B, 10-year infrastructure fund that finally recognizes universities as community infrastructure. It could modernize labs and learning spaces—but big questions remain. ➡️ bit.ly/4puQPHb #HigherEd #Infrastructure #Budget2025
- 🗣️ Many Canadian faculty say tough conversations on campus are getting harder. Fear and polarization are shrinking the space for open debate. “Debate is what we do. When did the university become uncomfortable with difficult conversations?” ➡️ bit.ly/4pstaaj #HigherEd
- Discover how Praxar’s interactive business simulations are transforming management education — bridging theory and practice through real-world decision-making in a risk-free environment. 👉 Read more in University Affairs: bit.ly/4piB1XZ #EdTech #HigherEd #Praxar
- 📚 More universities now ask for proof of teaching effectiveness early in hiring—dossiers, student evaluations, even sample syllabi. Are grad students being asked to do too much, or are we finally valuing teaching properly? ➡️ bit.ly/4oMY3X7 #HigherEd #AcademicJobs #PhDLife #Teaching
- #Canada’s 2025 budget sends mixed signals—$1.7B for research, but deep cuts to international study permits. Leaders applaud science funding yet warn of talent loss. ➡️ bit.ly/3Lp77Te ❓Can research thrive if student mobility declines? #HigherEd #Research #InternationalStudents #Budget2025
- PM Mark Carney’s gov’t is cutting international study permits by 65% for 2026, aiming to ease housing & system strain. But with schools already in crisis, could this undermine #Canada’s place as a global education hub? 🔗 bit.ly/4hU5EjN #HigherEd #Immigration #InternationalStudents
- Sponsored by Mindshare Learning Technology You’re invited! 🎓Join 350+ leaders at the 16th Canadian EdTech Leadership AI Summit, Oct 29–30 at UofT Mississauga. Explore how #AI is reshaping education through innovation & sustainable learning. 🔗 summit.canamedtechalliance.com #EdTech
- More than 123 million people are displaced globally. Canadian universities are stepping up—helping refugees rebuild their lives through education and research. But is it enough? 🔗 Full story: bit.ly/3Jqqzy2 #HigherEd #Refugees #Universities #Inclusion #SocialImpact
- Are small gestures the secret to student success? Nadeem Saqlain argues that welcome emails, regular reminders & personal check-ins can transform learning outcomes. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3KNZZQ1 #HigherEd #Teaching #StudentSuccess
- Canada’s creative leaders say AI is stealing their work. Foreign firms are using Canadian music, art and writing to train models—without credit or compensation. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47bXlL4 #AI #Copyright #Policy #Culture
- Alberta’s new post-secondary report calls for major changes: tie funding to labour market demand, lift tuition caps and scale back EDI. Supporters see efficiency. Critics fear lost inclusion and autonomy. 🔗 bit.ly/3J74692 #HigherEd #Alberta #Universities #EDI
- Parliament is debating whether equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) should shape $3.6B in research grants. Supporters say it drives innovation; critics call it politicized. How should Canada balance equity and excellence? 🔗 bit.ly/43dhcZc #EDI #Research #Policy
- Canada’s new narrative CV shifts research assessment from metrics to meaning—valuing creativity, collaboration & real-world impact over publication counts. Will this truly redefine excellence in academia? 🔗 bit.ly/3KFZZkU #Research #HigherEd #Innovation #Careers
- 🤖 As AI transforms higher education, what makes universities truly human? Loleen Berdahl & Christie Schultz argue for human-centred teaching and leadership—where AI supports, not replaces, connection, creativity and care. ➡️ bit.ly/48pjDvr #HigherEd #AI #Teaching
- 🎓 After 10+ years in marketing, Catherine returned to grad school for an MFA—trading stability for creativity, growth and new purpose. Read her story in University Affairs ➡️ bit.ly/42pKDqF #HigherEd #GradSchool #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerChange
- 🚨 Academic freedom in jeopardy. Yukiko Asada resigned from the NIH and calls on Canada to support at-risk scholars. ➡️ Read her open letter: bit.ly/4mG7UMb #HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #ResearchIntegrity
- 📝 Struggling to turn scattered research into a cohesive book? Letitia Henville shares 4 pre-writing steps with Emily Doucet that help scholars plan, connect evidence and build strong arguments across chapters. ➡️ Read more: http://bit.ly/4gMNKyK #HigherEd #Research #AcademicWriting
- 🌍 In #Gaza, studying isn’t just learning—it’s survival. Canadian professors Rola Koubeissy & Emmanuelle Khoury teach in tents and mentor refugee students in Canada. 📖 Story by Caroline Samii-Esfahani: bit.ly/4nwzcGl #HigherEd #StudentSupport
- Four of Canada’s top art and design universities have formed a new coalition to advocate for their shared interests and make the case for creativity in higher ed 🎨 Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/new... #ArtEd #HigherEd #Canada #Design
- 🎉 Affaires universitaires a reçu 9 nominations aux National Magazine Awards B2B 2025, dont Meilleur site Web et Meilleure marque ! 🏆 Merci à notre équipe, et à nos collaboratrices et collaborateurs ! #NMAB2B25 #AffairesUniversitaires #JournalismeCanadien #EnseignementSupérieur
- 🎉 University Affairs has been nominated for 9 National Magazine Awards: B2B 2025, including Best Website, Best Brand & Best Photography! Huge thanks to our team, contributors & readers. 🏆 #NMAB2B25 #UniversityAffairs #CanadianJournalism #HigherEd
- Unis welcome the new Liberal gov’t, but urge action on student housing, research funding & immigration reform. Read our breakdown on what's at stake: 🔗 universityaffairs.ca/news/postsec... #CdnPSE #cdnpoli #HigherEd
- Male university enrolment is falling in Canada. Why? And what can be done? New from University Affairs: 🔗 universityaffairs.ca/features/sol... #HigherEd #CDNPoli #Education
- 🗳️ It's election day! Where do the federal parties stand on postsecondary education? Check out each party’s key proposals and promises here: #ElectionDayhttps://universityaffairs.ca/news/where-do-the-federal-election-candidates-stand-on-postsecondary-education/ #CdnPoli #PostsecondaryEducation
- A Quebec judge has overturned the province’s tuition hikes for out-of-province students, in a major win for accessibility and equity in higher ed. McGill and Concordia had warned of steep enrolment drops. Full story via @UA_Magazine: universityaffairs.ca/news/judge-o...
- 🚨 Nova Scotia's postsecondary institutions are facing a perfect storm: sudden government policy changes, rising costs, and declining international enrolment. The implications are huge - for universities, communities, and the province's future. Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/the...
- 🔊 New podcast: "Hope Labour" Why are so many academics stuck in precarious contracts? @jamieparis.bsky.social joins The Academic Issue to unpack the ‘Uberification’ of academia. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4BCm... #HigherEd #SessionalAcademia #PrecariousWork #Podcast
- Look mom, my first podcast interview: open.spotify.com/episode/4BCm...
- 💬 “The glass ceiling is still very much in place—and tough to shatter.” Five female university leaders share their experiences breaking barriers and advancing gender equity in academia. Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/bre... #GenderEquity #WomenInLeadership #HigherEd
- Five UM scholars made *Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100*! 👏 Hope Anderson, Kristine Cowley, Melanie Lalonde, Leigh McClarty & Neeloffer Mookherjee are shaping academia & research. 🔗 universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um... #Top100Awards #WomenInSTEM
- 🔎 New UA survey: Gender equity in Canadian academia 🔎 Despite institutional commitments, our latest data reveals stark differences in how men & women faculty experience academia. Where do we stand in 2025? 📊 Explore the findings: universityaffairs.ca/features/the... #EquityInAcademia #GenderBias
- 📊 Women hold 42% of full-time faculty positions at Canadian universities - up from just 12% in 1970. But disparities remain. From gender gaps in pay to underrepresentation in senior roles, Dr. Derek Messacar breaks down 50+ years of data. 🔗 Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/wom...
- Students are feeling overwhelmed by an uncertain future. How can instructors help? Our latest column explores the power of empathy, context, and skill-building in the classroom. Read more: universityaffairs.ca/career-advic... #HigherEd #Teaching #StudentSupport
- ❄️ Summer? In this weather? ❄️ It may be February, but summer is coming! A little planning now can help academics balance deep work, admin & vacation when the time comes. Tips for making the most of it 👉 universityaffairs.ca/news/plottin... #AcademicLife #HigherEd
- Disasters are escalating. So is the need for experts. 🌪️🔥 More Canadian universities are offering disaster studies & emergency management programs, including a new PhD at York. Why this field is growing: universityaffairs.ca/news/the-ris... #DisasterStudies #EmergencyManagement #ClimateCrisis
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