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💬 “The glass ceiling is still very much in place—and tough to shatter.” Five female university leaders share their experiences breaking barriers and advancing gender equity in academia. Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/bre... #GenderEquity #WomenInLeadership #HigherEd

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Five UM scholars made *Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100*! 👏 Hope Anderson, Kristine Cowley, Melanie Lalonde, Leigh McClarty & Neeloffer Mookherjee are shaping academia & research. 🔗 universityaffairs.ca/news/five-um... #Top100Awards #WomenInSTEM

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🔎 New UA survey: Gender equity in Canadian academia 🔎 Despite institutional commitments, our latest data reveals stark differences in how men & women faculty experience academia. Where do we stand in 2025? 📊 Explore the findings: universityaffairs.ca/features/the... #EquityInAcademia #GenderBias

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📊 Women hold 42% of full-time faculty positions at Canadian universities - up from just 12% in 1970. But disparities remain. From gender gaps in pay to underrepresentation in senior roles, Dr. Derek Messacar breaks down 50+ years of data. 🔗 Read more: universityaffairs.ca/features/wom...

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Students are feeling overwhelmed by an uncertain future. How can instructors help? Our latest column explores the power of empathy, context, and skill-building in the classroom. Read more: universityaffairs.ca/career-advic... #HigherEd #Teaching #StudentSupport

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❄️ Summer? In this weather? ❄️ It may be February, but summer is coming! A little planning now can help academics balance deep work, admin & vacation when the time comes. Tips for making the most of it 👉 universityaffairs.ca/news/plottin... #AcademicLife #HigherEd

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Disasters are escalating. So is the need for experts. 🌪️🔥 More Canadian universities are offering disaster studies & emergency management programs, including a new PhD at York. Why this field is growing: universityaffairs.ca/news/the-ris... #DisasterStudies #EmergencyManagement #ClimateCrisis

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🎉 Hello, BlueSky! 🌟 We’re University Affairs, Canada’s source for higher-ed news, career advice, and insights. What better day to join than the International Day of Education? 🌍📚 Follow us for news, stories, and conversations shaping Canadian academia. Let’s connect! #HigherEd #EducationMatters

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