University Affairs

March 1, 2017

Features

The dubious legacy of Quebec’s Maple Spring

Five years after the Printemps érable, one of the biggest protest movements ever to hit Quebec, the province’s universities remain underfunded and beset by a series of unresolved issues.

BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS VENNE | MAR 01 2017

From PhD to Life

Transition Q & A: Stacy Lockerbie, research associate in family medicine

"As an anthropologist, I would never have access to the hospital in such ways."

BY JENNIFER POLK | FEB 23 2017

News

Concussions pose silent risks to university and pro athletes

At a recent panel discussion at McGill, medical experts and retired athletes called for more research and education around traumatic brain injuries.

BY SYLVAIN COMEAU | MAR 01 2017

News

UBC retires jersey of student athlete who died by suicide

Laura Taylor was a 33-year-old med student and goalie with the women’s hockey team.

BY RAPHAELA NEHME | FEB 28 2017

In my opinion

Mobilizing knowledge for the benefit of communities, industry and government

For a decade now, the ResearchImpact network, representing 12 Canadian universities, has been engaged in knowledge mobilization with measureable impacts.

BY ROBERT HACHÉ & ROBERT GREENWOOD | FEB 27 2017

The Black Hole

What to do before pursuing science translation through entrepreneurship

You need to recognize a problem by correctly identifying your customer and then refine your solution into a value proposition.

BY JONATHAN THON | FEB 28 2017

SNEAK PEEK

April 2017

Whither women’s studies? Our April 2017 cover story looks at where these programs are headed as cutbacks abound. Read, also, about what has changed since Quebec’s maple spring five years ago, when students took to the streets to protest austerity measures. And, what Canadian universities are doing to accommodate students with autism?

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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars: A new opportunity for early career investigators

Join CIFAR’s global network of more than 400 researchers from 16 countries, pursuing answers to some of the most difficult challenges facing the world today. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding, mentorship and support to help you build your network and develop essential skills at this pivotal time in your career.

SCHOLARS RECEIVE:

$100,000 CDN in undesignated research support
A two-year appointment to a CIFAR research program
Specialized leadership and communication skills training

Application deadline: May 23, 2017

Learn more at www.cifar.ca/global-scholars

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

David Capson University of Victoria

The University of Victoria has reappointed David Capson dean of the faculty of graduate studies, with a five-year term beginning July 1. Dr. Capson holds a PhD in engineering from McMaster University. His research interests include computational vision and vision-based applications in robotics.

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Dean, School of Business
Okanagan College
Cooperative Education Coordinator
Thompson Rivers University
Early Learning Education - Assistant or Associate Professor
University of Calgary
Disaster and Emergency Management - Faculty Member
Royal Roads University
Materials Science and Engineering - (2) Assistant Professors (tenure-track)
McMaster University

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