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Take part in UA’s gender equity survey - deadline extended

Nov 28, 2024 | universityaffairs.ca | Daniel Halton |Tara Siebarth |Jean-François Venne

Dear valued readers,University Affairs will be releasing a special issue in the new year examining the status of women in the academy. As part of our ongoing coverage of this important issue, we need your help to provide a deeper understanding of the gender biases and challenges that women, and gender minorities, face at Canadian universities.
Assessing the impact of the encampment protests — University Affairs

Sep 10, 2024 | universityaffairs.ca | Daniel Halton

With the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack and hostage-taking in Southern Israel, Canadian universities are bracing themselves for renewed protests this fall. University Affairs spoke with Mira Sucharov, professor of political science and Israel-Palestine relations expert at Carleton University on the impact of last spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments. University Affairs: What struck you the most about the encampment protests that unfolded across the country last spring?
Navigating the Israel-Palestine debate in the classroom — University Affairs

May 8, 2024 | universityaffairs.ca | Mohamed BERRADA |Hannah Liddle |Daniel Halton

University Affairs reached out to professors for their advice to faculty on how to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with students.
Getting to know The Academic Issue — University Affairs

May 1, 2024 | universityaffairs.ca | Daniel Halton

News An interview with host Kate Kenyon on the launch of University Affairs’ new podcast. BY DANIEL HALTON | MAY 01 2024 University Affairs is launching a new podcast, The Academic Issue, on May 13.
Gabriel Miller - University Affairs

Mar 14, 2024 | universityaffairs.ca | Daniel Halton

An experienced not-for-profit leader, Gabriel Miller has been named the President and CEO of Universities Canada (University Affairs’s publisher). Mr. Miller has held several senior leadership roles, including at the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Federation of Municipalities.
Positioning Canada’s universities for the future — University Affairs

Dec 6, 2023 | universityaffairs.ca | Daniel Halton

Deep Saini began his term as the chair of the board of directors for Universities Canada in October 2023. The 18th principal and vice-chancellor of McGill University, he is a career academic with a research background in plant biology. He most recently served as president of Dalhousie University and, prior to that, was vice-chancellor and president of the University of Canberra in Australia.
Spotlight on best graduate supervision practices — University Affairs

Sep 13, 2023 | universityaffairs.ca | Mohamed BERRADA |Daniel Halton

In the academic world, certain professors aren’t just known for their research contributions, but also for their ability to shape graduate students’ paths. Well-versed in the subtle art of supervision, these academics guide their protégés toward excellence. Recently, University Affairs reached out to academics who have won a graduate supervision award to learn more about their winning practices.