University Affairs

August 30, 2023

Features

The excellence dilemma

Are equity, diversity and inclusion criteria and sustainable development goals compatible with academia’s obsession with excellence?

BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS VENNE | AUG 30 2023

News

Could ChatGPT be your next co-author?

As generative AI disrupts the world of teaching and learning, academia has been slow to address its use in scholarly research.

BY DIANE PETERS | AUG 29 2023

Career Advice

The ‘End of the English Major’ misses the point

English departments will continue to matter if they remain places where students’ ideas are considered.

BY JAMIE PARIS | AUG 28 2023

Career Advice

Transforming teaching assistantships into talent development

How instructors can help teaching assistants develop as graduate students.

BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | AUG 24 2023

News

Finding a piece of Canadian art history

An audio tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of a sprawling – now largely forgotten – art installation created by late Canadian artist Michael Snow for the opening of Brock’s iconic Mackenzie Chown Complex.

BY NATALIE SAMSON | AUG 25 2023

Career Advice

The international graduate students’ guide to English language proficiency tests – Part 2

No matter which exam you choose, preparation is key.

BY ZYRENE ESTALLO | AUG 25 2023

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Tom Durnin Mount Royal University

Tom Durnin has been named chief information officer at Mount Royal University. He spent 19 years at the University of Calgary, serving most recently as director, IT investment, project management office and customer engagement. He holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.

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