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Making the case for One Health — University Affairs

The skills that students learn in One Health studies are useful for conducting research in the area, but they’re also in demand in government, health care, international relations and beyond. “You train people to think in a different way,” says … See more

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Closing the 17-year gap between scientific evidence and …

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Should university instructors disclose mental health conditions

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New Canadian standard launched for the mental health of …

WEBThe new standard highlights the urgent need for university communities to deal with the rising numbers of students grappling with mental-health issues – …

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Anxiety problems are up by nearly a third among postsecondary …

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How the pandemic has shown social justice needs to be central to …

WEBI enjoyed reading this polemic by Dr. A. Banerjee and I agree wholeheartedly with her observation. However, one who has been involved in public health education …

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Helping students with mental health issues — University Affairs

WEBAll FIT:Action students had been struggling with academics and life situations that contributed to academic stress and underachievement. Our research shows that …

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New research initiative to advance child health knowledge in …

WEBWith $125 million in funding over seven years from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, the initiative will support studies within three broad themes: …

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Dealing with mental health: a guide for professors

WEBAs a professor, advocate for better mental health services at your university. Extensive waitlists and limited services are widely recognized as being formidable barriers to …

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U of T is launching a master’s program in public health to better …

WEBThe University of Toronto is preparing to launch a graduate program designed to address inequities in health care for Black Canadians, by training graduate …

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Why are so many students struggling with their mental health

WEBThese problems are not unique to students, but when life is more precarious and uncertain, they can take hold in a toxic way. Substances and self-harm can feel like …

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What role should faculty play in supporting student mental health

WEBWith more research, training and institutional protocols to guide them, faculty members can begin to feel more confident and clear about their role in helping students …

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A novel approach to teaching nursing students about opioids

WEBThis group, dubbed the “Sim Team,” developed what they call an innovative new approach to teaching nursing students about the opioid crisis by developing a …

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Building bridges between basic science and public interest

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Why retirees should be the CEO of their own health care

WEBWhy retirees should be the CEO of their own health care. Remember that you have the right to ask questions and can disagree with a diagnosis. Retirees, and …

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Ebola expert and ‘Scientist of the Year’ heads home

WEBGary Kobinger, internationally renowned for his work to develop a treatment for Ebola, is leaving the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory in …

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Maydianne Andrade: a champion for change — University Affairs

WEBW hen Maydianne Andrade gives workshops to her colleagues in academia about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in higher education, she starts with the facts. …

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STLHE names latest cohort of 3M National Student Fellows

WEBThe Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education has announced the winners of the 2019 3M National Student Fellowship Awards.Each student is …

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Transition Q & A: Lisa Bélanger, innovator and CEO

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Is this a new era for our universities

WEBNice article but the author should have highlighted the main trend- the clear distinction between predominantly undergrad ‘universities’ on one hand and the research-intensive …

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Podcasting goes to school — University Affairs

WEBAfter more than 230 episodes, making Surgery 101 has become somewhat routine for Dr. White and the team (which includes four full-time staff members plus two …

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