By David Matthews. The secretary of state for business appears to be lukewarm over controversial proposals for a ministerial committee to oversee UK science. More...
Research quality declines with scientists’ age, study finds
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Quebec writing retreat forces students to ‘shut up and write’
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Universities Canada VP reflects on 33 years of change in higher-ed
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A new campus residence opens just for seniors
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Canada’s researchers eager to support truth and reconciliation efforts
By Ted Hewitt. Partnership with indigenous scholars and their communities is a key part of moving forward, says SSHRC president. More...
Faculty diversity: A quarter-century hiring report card
By Brian McIlroy. My department has been successful at striving for equal overall gender representation, but we remain primarily Caucasian. More...
Survey results: next steps in career planning
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How to put together a great edited volume
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Professional development program teaches valuable soft skills to science PhDs
By Ashleigh Vanhouten. Special course at U of T helps students to become “market ready”. More...