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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 30/09/2026

POLITICAL SCIENCE JOB AD: Tenure-track position in International Relations at the University of Waterloo. We're *very happy* to announce this. Applications due Nov. 1st; job start date July 2027. Details here (pdf): uwaterloo.ca/arts/sites/d...

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers: A @nature.com investigation reveals a network of organizations that have been building their ranks through deceptive practices www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers

A Nature investigation reveals a network of organizations that have been building their ranks through deceptive practices.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bars CNN: “The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/b...

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Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bars CNN

The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Alex Usher @alexusherhesa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here is my letter to the MacDonald Laurier Institute on the subject of their appalling research. Use as you will. I recommend sending something of your own, though. And if you know anyone associated with MLI - and Board directors, say - send it to them, too.

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Alex Usher email to Brian Lee Crowley

(text of an email sent to Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald Laurier Institute on September 2, 2026) Dear Brian, I am writing to you and your board with respect to the publication “The equity excelle...

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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Holy smokes an unreal rendition of "I Will Always Love You" by Cynthia Erivo in Vancouver last night to honor Dolly Parton….incredible

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Reuters @reuters.com · 28/08/2026

BREAKING: Norway's King Harald, ‌a reformer who emerged from the ⁠shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on ‌the ⁠throne, has died aged 89, the ⁠royal palace said reut.rs/4xjfBOC

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King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Norway's King Harald, ‌a reformer who emerged from the ⁠shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on ‌the ⁠throne, has died aged 89, the ⁠royal palace said on Friday.

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Christopher Dornan @chrisdornan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Peace by Chocolate folks are quick out of the gate. Well done.

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 27/08/2026

Congratulations to the 64 researchers named as Impact+ chair recipients. Their work strengthens Canada’s innovation, competitiveness and ability to address national priorities. As Impact+ continues, drawing on expertise across our universities will help maximize its benefits. bit.ly/4d3vvEA

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Government of Canada announces results for Intake 1 of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders - Canada.ca

Over $541 million in funding supports a generational investment to attract world-leading researchers to Canada

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“New Paper Takes Aim at ‘Meritocratic’ Admissions Policies: Wealthy students with high standardized test scores make up the majority of students at the most selective universities, which also spend far more on student instruction… So where does that leave everyone else?“ bit.ly/4wWIDmi

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New Paper Takes Aim at “Meritocratic” Admissions Policies

Wealthy students with high standardized test scores make up the majority of students at the most selective universities, which also spend far more on student instruction than less selective institutio...

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“The Contest Over Fairness in Higher Ed Not every claim of unfairness is equal, Uma Mazyck Jayakumar writes.” @insidehighered.com www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

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The Contest Over Fairness in Higher Ed (opinion)

Not every claim of unfairness is equal, Uma Mazyck Jayakumar writes.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Context and excellent analysis of this situation is provided by @malindasmith.bsky.social on LinkedIn. lnkd.in/p/ecAnbZYu The impact of this on Black scholars and academics as a whole has been... extreme and difficult. 🎓🙏🏾

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500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Excellence Dividend: How Diversity and Inclusion Strengthen Research Ecosystems - University Affairs, universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-...

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The Excellence Dividend - University Affairs

How Diversity and Inclusion Strengthen Research Ecosystems

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

La question de la diversité des points de vue dans les universités canadiennes: Afin de favoriser réellement le libre examen, on doit rejeter les allégations non vérifiées de crise - Affaires universitaires, www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion-fr/l...

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La question de la diversité des points de vue dans les universités canadiennes - Affaires universitaires

Afin de favoriser réellement le libre examen, on doit rejeter les allégations non vérifiées de crise.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The viewpoint diversity debate in Canadian universities Taking free inquiry seriously means rejecting unverified crisis narratives - University Affairs universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-...

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The viewpoint diversity debate in Canadian universities - University Affairs

Taking free inquiry seriously means rejecting unverified crisis narratives.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Les arguments en faveur de l’application des principes d’EDI dans le traitement des admissions et le recrutement Selon Malinda S Smith, l’équité renforce l’excellence dans les processus de recrutement et d’admission à l’université—Affaires universitaires www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion-fr/l...

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Les arguments en faveur de l’application des principes d’EDI dans le traitement des admissions et le recrutement - Affaires universitaires

Selon Malinda S. Smith, l’équité renforce l’excellence dans les processus de recrutement et d’admission à l’université.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour: Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions.- University Affairs, universityaffairs.ca/opinion/edi-...

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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour - University Affairs

Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions.

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Marc Spooner @drmarcspooner.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thanks @malindasmith.bsky.social and Debra Thompson “The Jason Arday story was never going to be just about him. That’s a shame” by Malinda S Smith and Debra Thompson - The Globe and Mail (Aug 14, 2026).

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Prof v. Prof Archives summer series (Aug 2026): Universities participating in Canadian militarization: the case against by Henry A Giroux Canadian universities and the new defence imperative: the case in favour by Martin Maltais @universityaffairs.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/category/opi...

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Prof v. Prof Archives - University Affairs

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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📢 Watch Naila Kabeer's keynote presentation at the Development Studies Association conference She highlights the importance of feminist values and priorities in helping us navigate the transition to a new economy.

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Reimagining pathways to gender justice in an era of uncertainities: Naila Kabeer, LSE

Keynote at the Development Studies Association conference, DSA2026 at the Centre for Sustainable Development, University College Dublin. Professor Naila Kabeer, LSE speaks on: From growth to…

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Why science must reinforce its social contract Questions of public trust can be addressed only through better communication and research that meets society’s www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Why science must reinforce its social contract

Questions of public trust can be addressed only through better communication and research that meets society’s interests.

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Marc Spooner @drmarcspooner.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This is a must read from @malindasmith.bsky.social !

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

“EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour: Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions” | Prof.v. Prof. @universityaffairs.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/edi-...

Graphic image for University Affairs’ Prof. v. Prof. séries: “Should EDI be considered in university admissions and hiring?”

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Les arguments en faveur de l’application des principes d’EDI dans le traitement des admissions et le recrutement l’équité renforce l’excellence dans les processus de recrutement et d’admission à l’université. | @universityaffairs.bsky.social www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion-fr/l...

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Les arguments en faveur de l’application des principes d’EDI dans le traitement des admissions et le recrutement - Affaires universitaires

Selon Malinda S. Smith, l’équité renforce l’excellence dans les processus de recrutement et d’admission à l’université.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

My contribution to the University Affairs “Prof v. Prof” summer series. “EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions”-UA Magazine @universityaffairs.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/edi-...

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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour - University Affairs

Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

University Affairs’ Prof v. Prof series models thoughtful scholarly debate on major issues in Canadian #highereducation. The first 2 debates examine curriculum alignment and institutional neutrality. Next week, I join the series. Read, reflect, and engage. universityaffairs.ca/category/opi...

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Prof v. Prof Archives - University Affairs

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lecture 2: "A World of Empire" Totalitarianism did not emerge from nowhere. It was a response particularly to empires that Europeans had created. Free online course: "Hitler and Stalin Today" Hosted by the Munk School @utoronto.ca Full lecture: youtu.be/PDOGV5Gl6SE?...

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Obsessing about our mental health is part of our mental health problem. We have to stop pathologizing ordinary life and everyday human emotions, by Clay Routledge www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com

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Opinion | Obsessing About Our Mental Health Is Part of Our Mental Health Problem

We need to support psychological well-being without fixating on it.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Dr. William A. Smith Didn’t Study Burnout In Black Women: He Studied The System That Produces It – IMPACT Magazine www.theimpactmagazine.com/lifestyle/dw...

Photo cover with author, Dr. William A. Smith, for cover story: Didn’t Study Burnout In Black Women: He Studied The System That Produces It – IMPACT Magazine
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

‘No comment’ is becoming a problem. Government officials and other public figures are exhibiting a growing lack of accountability, and increased hostility toward the press, by Sandra E. Martin www.theglobeandmail.com/standards-ed... via @theglobeandmail.com #journalism

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Standards Editor: ‘No comment’ is becoming a problem

Journalists can only report what they can verify and they are ethically required to offer right of reply to story subjects

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Nobel Laureates call for science to remain democratic: “Steinmeier…science needs freedom to operate, just as “democracy needs free science”…for decades “an almost irrefutable conviction” but that “the allure of authoritarianism is growing in many places”“ www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

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Nobel Laureates call for science to remain democratic

Independent scientific research and teaching is needed both as a cautionary voice and a corrective to the political paternalism that threatens the fou...

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a surprising story: Some say there’s a global crisis of trust — but research reveals where the real problems lie. @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a surprising story

Some say there’s a global crisis of trust — but research reveals where the real problems lie.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Why science needs the humanities more than ever: From AI to biotechnology, today’s scientific breakthroughs raise ethical and social challenges that technical expertise alone cannot solve. #humanities @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Why science needs the humanities more than ever

From AI to biotechnology, today’s scientific breakthroughs raise ethical and social challenges that technical expertise alone cannot solve.

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Creating and scaling up a framework for inclusive research excellence: #UCalgary awarded federal funding from Dimensions Canada. Pamela Hyde, Office of the Vice-President (Research), @ucalgary.bsky.social #highered #cdnpse. ucalgary.ca/news/creatin...

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Creating and scaling up a framework for inclusive research excellence

UCalgary awarded federal funding from Dimensions Canada

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Advancing Black excellence in higher education | University of Manitoba to host the national Scarborough Charter forum in 2028 | UMToday @umanitoba.bsky.social umtoday.ca/stories/adva...

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Advancing Black excellence in higher education

UM to host the national Scarborough Charter forum in 2028

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Marc Spooner @drmarcspooner.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What a rich and warm discussion on what universities are and could be and the forces that stand in the way. Many thanks to: James McNinch @malindasmith.bsky.social and Shannon Dea

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Dr. Malinda S. Smith @malindasmith.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thoughts on Canada: “The Viewpoint Diversity Debate in Canadian Universities.” @universityaffairs.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-... “La question de la diversité des points de vue dans les universités canadiennes” Affaires universitaires,“ www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion-fr/l...

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The viewpoint diversity debate in Canadian universities - University Affairs

Taking free inquiry seriously means rejecting unverified crisis narratives.

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Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This is the way. We do not need to accept the right’s bad-faith and blatantly dishonest caricature of higher education. Colleges and universities regularly platform views across the political spectrum, perhaps more than any other American institution.

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