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BY HEATHER MCGHEE PEGGS | February 27 2020

The University of Toronto G2G Peer Advisors provide graduate students with practical conflict resolution and communication advice.

BY JONATHAN THON | February 24 2020

Academic mentorship is a very important part of the education and training of scientists, but it comes with its own set of unique challenges.

BY JUDY BORNAIS & DAVE ANDREWS | February 21 2020

A retreat is a great way to address the challenges faced by the unhappiest faculty in academe.

BY LETITIA HENVILLE | February 14 2020

The criticism that some academic writing can be difficult to read shouldn’t be ignored.

BY TARA SIEBARTH | February 11 2020

University of Alberta’s alumni office launches a career advice podcast, What the Job?

BY JUSTIN PRITCHARD & CHRISTINE GERTZ | January 31 2020

Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of “coming second,” job seekers need to address the issues that are within their control and shift their perspective.

BY BENNY DUA, JARED WILCOX & ZAHRA SOHANI | January 29 2020

Meet three clinician-scientists who are interested in practicing medicine and conducting research.

BY ANDREA EIDINGER | January 27 2020

Some concrete strategies to help you be a better support for your students.

BY GIANLUCA AGOSTINELLI | January 23 2020

Is working full-time in academe an illusory ideal?

BY JONATHAN THON | January 21 2020

It is very hard to practice science well, which is why it is so important to use the scientific method.

BY LETITIA HENVILLE | January 20 2020

The use of jargon can be effective in journal articles and grant applications – but use it sparingly when writing for a wider audience.

BY SARAH ELAINE EATON | January 16 2020

Violations of academic integrity show Canada is not immune to academic misconduct — and more research is needed to effectively ensure academic quality.

BY NANDINI MAHARAJ | January 14 2020

We don’t have to convince academics of the merits of publishing – but what about the rest of us?

BY DAVID KENT | January 10 2020

Career planning and mental health in academe were some of the most-read topics addressed on the Black Hole in the past year.

BY JESSICA ROMNEY | January 08 2020

What you can expect to encounter as a contract faculty member.

BY JEFFREY HENNESSY | January 06 2020

This “collective unconscious” of a department, faculty or university is what makes it unique.

BY NATALIE SAMSON | January 02 2020

Some of our readers offer their tips on managing the stresses of university life.

BY DERRICK E. RANCOURT | December 17 2019

In a competitive job market, strategic planning is a key component of professional development.

BY JENNIFER POLK | December 13 2019

“Throughout grad school, I always thought about how I could leverage my research, writing, analytical, and communication skills if an academic job never panned out.”

BY DAVID KENT | December 12 2019

Many scientists are leaving academe, but why they leave and who remains will have substantial implications for how we train future scientists.

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