Academics
How to survive giant university classes
Large class sizes are a fact of life for many new undergraduate students. Here’s how to make the most of the situation.
During the coronavirus, academics have found themselves in a crisis of their work
Rinaldo Walcott: After decades of pushback, the move to online teaching has been swift. It’s time for academics in the humanities and social sciences to step out of the virtual classroom and into the community.
Which Canadian universities best prepare you for employment?
We asked 23,000 students across the country whether their university education is preparing them for the working world. The top schools may surprise you
Why are Canadian universities so slow to adopt digital learning?
Online courses are popular with students who juggle tough workloads. But only one in five institutions has a significant number of ‘blended’ options.
Yes, you will get a job with that arts degree
Arts students once feared spending life as a barista. But they’re increasingly popular hires for tech firms.
The University of Guelph has the best campus food in Canada
Nearly 94 per cent of Guelph students are ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the taste of their food, according to an annual Maclean’s survey
Advice on how to make online courses work for you
Be sure that they fit your learning style, treat them just like you would in-person courses and find a buddy to stay motivated
University students can now earn badges to recognize their merits
How universities use “micro-credentials” to recognize skills that won’t appear on a transcript
What about Saskatchewan?
Two post-secondary options in the heart of the Prairies
Introducing the 2019 3M National Teaching Fellowship Award Winners
Celebrating some of the country’s best college and university teachers
If students could start over, would they go to the same university?
Among senior-year students, Sherbrooke places first on a national survey
National Survey of Student Engagement: Results for Canadian universities
Assessing schools on student satisfaction, teaching practices and more