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As remote work continues through the pandemic, workers are experiencing burnout and fatigue brought on by excessive periods of time spent online.
There are signs that home movie viewing could meet a resurgence of local movie-going that draws on entertainment conventions that preceded Hollywood’s rise.
A policy of “choice” for full-time online schooling would weaken public education, erode funding for in-classroom supports and drive those who can afford it to private education.
Studies consistently show that many employees are reluctant to speak up at work, and are even hardwired to remain silent. How can we help people voice their opinions more effectively?
Given this evidence of historical anti-racist work at universities, administrators can no longer claim to lack the knowledge of what needs to be done.
Like other innovations borne out of challenging times in history, the push for more automation and tele-operation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic must mean more efficient and safer workplaces.
Reopening prison farms is a great opportunity for Correctional Service of Canada to become a leader in innovative rehabilitation and reintegration. But a goat dairy operation isn’t the way.
Renting locations, hotel rooms, offices and cast trailers can eat the lion’s share of a budget. We rented an off-season summer camp and won best feature film at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival 2020.
Ontario health-care workers confidentially reported feeling sacrificed on the job and needing protection from COVID-19 and other risky working conditions in a recent study.
Equity and privacy problems with online proctoring reflect a larger issue: Students look to universities to set an example of integrity.
As self-driving cars increase in popularity, the question of legal liability remains. The driver, automobile manufacturer and software designers all have a role to play.
Ontario’s new math curriculum was written by competent mathematicians relying on the latest research, and includes both coding and social-emotional learning.
Ontario’s recent order-in-council adopting the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism has been lauded by some. However, critics fear that it could be used to curtail criticism of the Israeli government.
A chorus of prominent voices that seek to persuade Canadians that COVID-19 compliance is in everyone’s interest.
Awareness-raising alone is an ineffective solution to the breast cancer epidemic. We need more action on primary prevention to limit exposures to known and suspected breast carcinogens.
Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is pursuing its international policy on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and scoring points on the world stage by leading the global support for recovery.
Buddy circles expand on the concept of a designated driver, encompassing other substances and risks — including COVID-19 and social media — to build a harm mitigation strategy for the 21st century.
Neutrons are useful in research and medicine. A proposed neutron production facility could help further Canadian research and provide a source of neutrons for medical purposes.
Amid the uncertainty and pain in the world magnified by COVID-19, puppeteers and jesters get away with telling hard truths and inciting cathartic laughter.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Windsor
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Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology/Director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor, Human Systems Labs, University of Windsor
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Professor of French language, French and Francophone Literature, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor. Cinema Arts, School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor
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Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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PhD Student, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Professor, Sociology, University of Windsor
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Marketing Faculty, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
