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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🍇 #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
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Brock U opens a treasure-chest of wines - University Affairs
The Canadian Wine Library welcomes tasters, educators and researchers to its 19,000-bottle collection.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🇨🇦 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
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Reinforcing Canada’s culture of innovation and discovery - University Affairs
A multidisciplinary approach is needed to help shape good policy and provide avenues for nation-building investment.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
✍️ 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
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Taking the loneliness out of academic writing - University Affairs
Group writing retreats for PhD students can lower psychological distress and improve well-being.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🏗️ 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
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Universities eligible for $51B infrastructure fund - University Affairs
The Build Communities Strong Fund, announced in this month’s budget, is the first long-term federal infrastructure program open to post-secondary institutions.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🗣️ 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
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Time To Disagree? - University Affairs
The Heterodox Academy wants to encourage uncomfortable debates on campus.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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Interactive simulations transforming business education - University Affairs
Engaging students through immersive experiential learning while providing personalized support for instructors.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
📚 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
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Teaching experience in the academic job market - University Affairs
“Evidence of teaching effectiveness” adds to the ever-growing demands on graduate students.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
#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
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Post-secondary leaders express mixed reactions to Budget 2025 - University Affairs
Cuts to international study permits raise alarm, research investments welcomed.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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Budget cuts international student permit targets by 65 per cent in 2026 - University Affairs
Carney government also proposes $1.7 billion to recruit international researchers.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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Responding to the global displacement crisis - University Affairs
A role for Canadian universities?
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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
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Supporting students through better communication - University Affairs
Three practical strategies to enhance student success.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
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Leaders from the creative industries urge Parliament to act on foreign AI companies - University Affairs
‘Nearly every song ever written by a Canadian songwriter has already been scraped,’ says music industry witness.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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
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Alberta panel recommends new funding framework, dropping EDI - University Affairs
The much-anticipated Mintz report lays out 11 recommendations for transforming the province’s post-secondary sector.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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Parliament reviews EDI for research grants - University Affairs
Witnesses testify for and against applying diversity criteria to scientific funding.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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Narrative CVs put researchers front and centre - University Affairs
New format is a vast improvement over the old Canadian Common CV
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🤖 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
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Human-centred teaching and learning in the age of AI - University Affairs
Humans make great universities — and humans make universities great.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🎓 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
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From marketer to MFA - University Affairs
How I returned to graduate school as a working professional.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🚨 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
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Help scientists ousted by America’s attack on knowledge  - University Affairs
An open letter to leaders of higher education in Canada.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📝 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: bit.ly/4gMNKyK #HigherEd #Research #AcademicWriting
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What strong monographs get right - University Affairs
Four pre-writing steps to set you up for success.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🌍 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
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Universities without borders: In Gaza, studying “means we’re still alive”  - University Affairs
Canadian professors build a humanitarian corridor through Israeli army’s blockade.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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
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New coalition forms to advocate for art and design universities  - University Affairs
It’s time to shine light on the impact of art and design schools, say presidents.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🎉 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
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🎉 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
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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
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Postsecondary education welcomes new government - University Affairs
Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Male university enrolment is falling in Canada. Why? And what can be done? New from University Affairs: 🔗 universityaffairs.ca/features/sol... #HigherEd #CDNPoli #Education
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Solving the male enrolment puzzle - University Affairs
In Canada and around the world, young men are opting out of postsecondary education. What are the long-term effects of the gender imbalance on campus –– and what can we do about it?
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🗳️ 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
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Where do the federal election candidates stand on postsecondary education? - University Affairs
Here’s a rundown of each party’s platform on higher education.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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...
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students  - University Affairs
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🚨 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...
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The challenges facing Nova Scotia's postsecondary institutions - University Affairs
Unexpected government policy changes have choked off revenues while rising costs threaten to topple painstakingly balanced budgets.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🔊 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
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"Hope Labour": The Reality of Sessional Academia
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
💬 “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
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Breaking the glass ceiling: Women in Canadian university leadership - University Affairs
Despite making up the majority of faculty, women are still underrepresented among university leadership.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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
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Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women - University Affairs
‘I like to think that a powerful woman is one who has the wherewithal to bring out the best in those she leads, mentors, and serves.’
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🔎 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
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The long road to equity - University Affairs
Despite increased institutional commitment, experiences of men and women faculty differ starkly.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
📊 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...
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Women’s representation and compensation in full-time faculty positions  - University Affairs
A statistical analysis of Canadian universities from 1970 to 2022.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
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
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Teaching in a world of bleakness  - University Affairs
Instructors have the opportunity to provide students with empathy, context and skills to manage our current context.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
❄️ 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
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Plotting out your summer - University Affairs
Summer is a great time for both rest and productivity, so some serious planning on the front end can help you make the most of both.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
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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The rise of disaster studies - University Affairs
Disasters happen more often — these programs explore the whys and hows.
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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🎉 Hello, BlueSky! 🌟 We’re University Affairs, Canada’s source for higher-ed news, career advice, and insights. What better day to join than the International Day of Education? 🌍📚 Follow us for news, stories, and conversations shaping Canadian academia. Let’s connect! #HigherEd #EducationMatters
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