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The artist-academic behind the Black and Free initiative shares her story.
The Saskatchewan-based researcher has been studying and tracking super pigs for over 14 years.
Thirty years into his academic career, Glen Jones is still curious about what makes universities tick.
As Polytechnique Montréal celebrates its 150th anniversary, we shine a spotlight on the engineer’s path to becoming the first woman to lead the institution.
‘All of my work is informed by my own understanding of Anishinaabe cultural identity.’
The evolutionary ecologist made a name for herself with a headline-grabbing discovery early in her career. Now the University of Toronto Scarborough professor is using her platform to support the next generation of Black scientists.
Dr. Blackstock reflects on the merits of blending academia and activism.
Marie-Hélène Benoit-Otis demystifies the role that music plays in the formation of political discourse.
The current Acfas president reflects on the role of convergence in the development of French-language science.
As the principal and vice-chancellor prepares to step down, she weighs in on lessons from COVID-19, academic freedom, diversity, and the future of higher education in a world upended by technology.
Christian Messier is on a crusade to increase biodiversity in urban and natural forests.
UBC’s Pieter Cullis is gaining wider recognition for the discovery of a ‘delivery system’ used in mRNA technology.
Elizabeth Clare’s work could help transform the way scientists study and monitor animal biodiversity around the world.
Marine biologist Shane Gero studies how sperm whales live. Now he wants to know what they are talking about.
The ‘Flip the Script’ program she developed is having an impact on campuses in Canada and internationally.
“I’m 48, I’m Black and I work in IT. That they chose me says a lot about the values of Université de Montréal.”
The York assistant professor and author of From the Ashes says he has a responsibility to those who suffer from addiction, and to his former self, to tell his story of homelessness and redemption.
That’s the plan, says Gavan Watson of Memorial University, in a Q&A.
The scholar’s latest book is not only the culmination of a career spent examining the ethics of biotechnology, it’s a call to action for the rest of us get in on the conversation.
PhD candidate Genevieve von Petzinger has scoured ancient rock art to create the world’s largest database of early abstract symbols – but what do they mean?