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From marketer to MFA - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 5d

🎓 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 ➡️ http://bit.ly/42pKDqF

#HigherEd #GradSchool #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerChange

How I returned to graduate school as a working professional.

Help scientists ousted by America’s attack on knowledge - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Academic freedom in jeopardy. Yukiko Asada resigned from the NIH and calls on Canada to support at-risk scholars.

➡️ Read her open letter: http://bit.ly/4mG7UMb

#HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #ResearchIntegrity

An open letter to leaders of higher education in Canada.

What strong monographs get right - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 6d

📝 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: http://bit.ly/4gMNKyK

#HigherEd #Research #AcademicWriting

Four pre-writing steps to set you up for success.

Universities without borders: In Gaza, studying “means we’re still alive” - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 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: http://bit.ly/4nwzcGl

#HigherEd #StudentSupport

Canadian professors build a humanitarian corridor through Israeli army’s blockade.

New coalition forms to advocate for art and design universities - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · May 15

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

It’s time to shine light on the impact of art and design schools, say presidents.

Postsecondary education welcomes new government - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · May 5

🎉 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

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · May 5

🎉 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

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.

Solving the male enrolment puzzle - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Apr 30

Male university enrolment is falling in Canada. Why? And what can be done?
New from University Affairs:
🔗 universityaffairs.ca/features/sol...
#HigherEd #CDNPoli #Education

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?

Where do the federal election candidates stand on postsecondary education? - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Apr 28

🗳️ 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

Here’s a rundown of each party’s platform on higher education.

Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Apr 25

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...

The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.

The challenges facing Nova Scotia's postsecondary institutions - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 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...

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 · Mar 26

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Mar 26

🔊 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

Breaking the glass ceiling: Women in Canadian university leadership - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Mar 19

💬 “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

Despite making up the majority of faculty, women are still underrepresented among university leadership.

Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Mar 18

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

‘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.’

The long road to equity - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Mar 6

🔎 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

Despite increased institutional commitment, experiences of men and women faculty differ starkly.

Women’s representation and compensation in full-time faculty positions - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Feb 26

📊 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...

A statistical analysis of Canadian universities from 1970 to 2022.

Teaching in a world of bleakness - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Feb 20

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

Instructors have the opportunity to provide students with empathy, context and skills to manage our current context.

Plotting out your summer - University Affairs

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University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Feb 7

❄️ 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

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.

The rise of disaster studies - University Affairs

University Affairs | Affaires universitaires @universityaffairs.bsky.social · Feb 5

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

Disasters happen more often — these programs explore the whys and hows.