The ideological war waged by Smith will only endanger high-quality research void of political interference from the government.
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Mentorship programs serving Black youth are an important part of addressing anti-Black racism in Canada.
Ukraine can borrow lessons from the First World War as the war with Russia enters its third year.
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Why is there such a Russian focus on the Second World War? Because it’s used to justify authoritarian states, the rule of dictators like Putin and Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko.
Recent waves of layoffs shine a light on the systemic issues in the game industry and the post-graduation promises universities are making to students.
Chinese football has been through many ups and downs over the past three decades. Is a return to a top-down government approach the right answer?
People with disabilities contend with daily challenges and ableism. Here are some dos and don'ts to help you be more mindful of those living with a disability.
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With a public inquiry into Chinese interference about to begin, China may feature prominently in the Canadian news cycle in 2024 — meaning a genuine thaw in Canada-China relations isn’t in the cards.
The 1976 Olympics marked a turning point in Olympic history: it was the first highly visible security operation, which has since become the norm for Olympic Games.
Being homeless compounds the risk factors that make people more vulnerable to hate-motivated attacks.
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The joint Women Wage Peace-Women of the Sun initiative unites Israeli and Palestinian women calling for peace. The international community should elevate their voices.
Experiential learning took students in a bachelor of education program out of the classroom for their own learning about truth and reconciliation and to prepare them for future classrooms.
Russia seeks evidence in western countries that justifies its anti-Ukraine propaganda, and Canadian Parliament has provided it with much-needed ammunition for a tired and erroneous argument.
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Professor, Musicology, University of Alberta
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PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta
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Ph.D. student in Marketing, University of Alberta
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Professor, Russian and East European History, University of Alberta
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Associate Adjunct Professor of Disability Ethics, John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta
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Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of Alberta
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Senior Policy Research Analyst, University of Alberta
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PhD Candidate, Digital Humanities & Media Studies, University of Alberta
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Academic Teaching Staff Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta
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PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta
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Professor of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy, University of Alberta
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Professor, Digital Humanities, University of Alberta
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Professor, Sociology, University of Alberta
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Research Fellow, International Relations, China Institute, University of Alberta
