As Latin American communities continue to grow, universities must teach students about Latin America and Latinx communities in interdisciplinary ways.
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Through the Scarborough Charter, many Canadian universities committed to fostering alternative ways of knowing. But more must be done to realize that commitment.
Applications for student visas are also at record levels, according to the latest data.
Students reported being less stressed about deadlines, but some staff worry no due dates will increase their workloads.
An Australian-first study found 16% of surveyed staff at one university experienced food insecurity over the past 12 months.
A new student contribution system is likely to be part of Labor’s promised Universities Accord.
Universities should look to democratic innovations seen in society like ‘mini publics’ where citizens deliberate about critical issues in representative forums.
College can be a time to interact with people with different worldviews, but meaningful exchanges often require intent.
The good news? Jobs are now less likely to be segregated by gender. Yet even now, some professions remain 99% male and 97% female.
If post-secondary institutions want to continue to play a key role in innovation and entrepreneurship, they must transform for the better.
Internships and work-integrated learning for social sciences and humanities students can be part of how post-secondary institutions increase their capacities to contribute to social innovation.
America’s selective colleges and universities become less diverse if the Supreme Court shoots down affirmative action in higher education, an expert on the subject warns.
Evidence-based tips from an economist and a behavioural scientist.
Teaching approaches should be rooted in learning objectives or students’ experiences, and these considerations aren’t the same as whether course components are online or in-person.
Libraries play a crucial role in preserving texts, even controversial ones. They are responsible for teaching people how to evaluate the credibility and validity of information.
Nigeria’s lecturers’ strike raises fundamental questions about how Nigerian universities are run and funded.
Women’s studies programs should continue to be supported to ensure the fight for women’s rights are not reversed or forgotten.
Nigeria’s public university system has lost about 57 months to industrial action since 1999. This has implications for the future workforce.
Colleges must notify students when the school is placed on probation by its accrediting agency. Do students respond by staying away?
To understand how tuition waivers and associated supports can help former youth in care complete post-secondary education and positively affect their health, evidence-based practices are needed.
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