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Glimpsing the future, thanks to a pandemic

Ken Steele

The breadth of the pandemic’s impact on postsecondary education is difficult to fathom. What is likely to return to pre-COVID normal, and […]

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Let’s normalize kindness in post-pandemic learning

Yvonne Su, York University

Anxiety and stress work against the healthy collaborative relationships that make learning and knowledge advancement possible. How do we maintain the culture […]

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Blank stares and black screens: The pitfalls of virtual learning and the challenges of post-pandemic education

Ari Gandsman, University of Ottawa

High-quality education requires active participation and engagement. Although the virtual experience implemented in response to the pandemic removed some barriers, it created […]

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The future of internationalization in the wake of COVID

Elizabeth Buckner, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

International students have been a growing demographic at Canadian universities, which have become increasingly dependent on the fees they pay. Has the […]

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Inside the mental health crisis facing college and university students

Simon Lewsen with photography by Chloë Ellingson

Campuses are offering more wellness programming than ever before, so why are rates of student mental illness on the rise? In the […]

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Editoral Matters: Stress and anxiety in higher education

Ben Lewis

Universities are designed as spaces where minds are nurtured—where expertise develops and new knowledge is generated. However, not all is well within […]

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Mental health in academia: The challenges faculty face predate the pandemic and require systemic solutions

Ivy Bourgeault, University of Ottawa; Janet Mantler, Carleton University; & Nicole Power, Memorial University

The pandemic has intensified many stress points for faculty and academic librarians while highlighting existing issues with how academic work is structured. […]

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Creating a culture of care: Addressing student feelings of isolation, stress, and hopelessness

Jesmen Mendoza, X (Ryerson) University

Sometimes, faculty are the first people students turn to for help when their mental health is suffering. How can faculty and academic […]

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How unions defend their members from psychological hazards

Miriam Edelson

As poor mental health has become a greater concern in workplaces, unions have been evolving how they support their members and advance […]

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Mental health, grief, loss, and bereavement through COVID-19

Ameil Joseph and Shaila Kumbhare, McMaster University

COVID-19 has caused unexpected loss and interrupted the ways we cope and grieve. These experiences, compounded by physical distancing measures that intensify […]

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