In This Issue
Editorial Matters: Skin in the game
We only do an issue of Academic Matters if we think the topic is important, timely, or relevant to the current state-of-play […]
READ MOREHumour Matters: The long, slow bus ride to the future
All this talk of innovation, transformation, and inspiration has got me thinking of bus rides. Universities today swim in a sea of […]
READ MORELife beyond the PhD
Breaking up with academia is hard to do. But what if your interests lie elsewhere?
READ MORETo be or not to be a PhD: Is that still the question?
Critics and commentators often get doctoral education wrong. As Bryan Gopaul argues, we need to appreciate the complexity of graduate education to get reforms right.
READ MOREDeciding on a career in the college sector
Tenure-track positions in Canadian universities are getting harder to find. But recent research suggests that many full-time career opportunities exist in Canada’s colleges.
READ MOREThe Conference Board of Canada Enrolls in the skills and PSE debate
The Conference Board of Canada has turned its attention to the debate around education and skills. What are the implications for graduate students and faculty?
READ MORECanada’s sluggish labour market and the myth of the skills shortage
Universities—and graduate programs in particular—are often criticized for failing to match graduates with labour market needs. But as Jim Stanford argues, the idea of a “skills mismatch” just doesn’t add up.
READ MOREGraduate education in the UK: The postgraduate puzzle
In the UK, graduate education has taken a backseat to undergraduate learning. But as Elizabeth Bell explains, postgraduate programs there face significant challenges.
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