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IDEA Lab: Transforming the Future of Digital-First Research

Digital technologies are revolutionizing all areas of industry, culture, and society—yet higher education, particularly in Canada, has lagged in our adoption and deployment of cloud solutions in the research process. Research infrastructure is typically still understood as things that can be touched or toured on a physical campus. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, accentuated the risks … Continue reading "IDEA Lab: Transforming the Future of Digital-First Research"

May 15, 2023

Athletics+Technology+Academics=The new equation for belonging-SMU Esports

For many students, school environments can mean getting lost rather than allowing one to find their own path. It’s important to focus on personalized learning, building campus community, and cultivating a sense of belonging for all students, especially those at who are at a higher risk for dropping out. Establishing community both in and out … Continue reading "Athletics+Technology+Academics=The new equation for belonging-SMU Esports"

May 15, 2023

Fostering Newcomer Employability and Community Integration through English Language Training

There is clear evidence that newcomers to Canada, including refugees and equity-deserving persons, face challenges to integration. Their educational credentials are often not recognized or require the development of additional skills. They find themselves in low-income jobs or part-time work. Given the need to improve community integration and newcomer employability, universities have a key role … Continue reading "Fostering Newcomer Employability and Community Integration through English Language Training"

May 15, 2023

Transformational Risk and Assurance Services

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has been on a multi-year and multi-hundred-million-dollar large transformation journey to replace and modernize its Human Resources, Finance, and Student systems and processes to facilitate improved collaboration, innovation, and agility, thereby known as the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP). The Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance (ERA) has created a … Continue reading "Transformational Risk and Assurance Services"

May 15, 2023

University Governance in Canada: Navigating Complexity – March 30, 2023

Date: March 30, 2023 Duration: 90 minutes Presenters: Julia Eastman, Adjunct Professor, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria Glen Jones, Ontario Research Chair, Postsecondary Education Policy and Measurement, Professor of Higher Education, and Director, Centre for the Study of Canadian and International Higher Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Click here to … Continue reading "University Governance in Canada: Navigating Complexity – March 30, 2023"

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March 31, 2023

Smart Lockers at Wilfrid Laurier University

In 2021, Wilfrid Laurier University became the first Canadian university to adopt the newly launched Pitney Bowes ParcelPoint™ Smart Lockers.  The successful pilot at the Waterloo campus has already led to expansion of the smart lockers to the Brantford campus. Investing into this innovative technology has enabled Distribution Services to change its delivery model for … Continue reading "Smart Lockers at Wilfrid Laurier University"

June 15, 2022

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