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Equity and social justice, History, International issues, Politics, Public engagement, Students, Teaching and learning
Canada’s Latin American community is growing, and universities must improve teaching about the region
Canada’s Latinx community is growing fast. That signals a greater need for Latinx studies at Canadian universities. (Shutterstock) This past October marked […]
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How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students
The cost of assessment prevents some students, who self-identify as having a disability, from pursuing an assessment and diagnosis that would allow […]
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Ontario education strike fallout: Workers’ anger about economic inequalities and labour precarity could spark wider job action
CUPE members and supporters join a demonstration outside the office of Parm Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Milton, […]
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Why it’s wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19
Focusing on online learning as the problem means lost opportunities to identify solutions and supports for student well-being, which could then be […]
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The war in Ukraine shows how libraries play a vital role in challenging disinformation
The library at the Barockhaus Museum in Görlitz, Germany. Libraries play a vital role in preserving texts and challenging disinformation. (Shutterstock) Libraries […]
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To solve society’s challenges, universities must engage with alternative ways of knowing
Universities must be the space where meaningful engagement with alternative ways of knowing and generating knowledge can take place. (Shutterstock) Almost 50 […]
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Equity and social justice, Students, Tuition and student fees, Universities and the academic mission
Canada identifies international students as ‘ideal immigrants’ but supports are lacking
The question is not whether international students are needed, but rather if they are valued. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan The number of […]
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What is ‘blended learning’ and how can it benefit post-secondary students?
Blended learning helps students learn to use new technologies so they can critically integrate and construct new knowledge while communicating in an […]
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Criticisms of academic freedom miss the mark and risk the integrity of scholarship
While academic freedom itself might sound like a unique notion, granting special tools or rights to specific professions is rather commonplace. (Shutterstock) […]
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How social sciences and humanities programs can prepare students for employment
Involving social sector organizations in students’ experiential learning allows students to develop important skills, and this can also serve as a community […]
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