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The global problems that only academics can solve
“The greatest challenges of the 21st century will be global in nature, and so too will be the solutions. Fortunately, a growing group of academic experts based at institutions across Canada is collaborating with international…
Update on Reaching Across Borders, Building a Better World
It has been a month since its closing session but those of us who participated are still energized by our experiences at Reaching Across Borders, Building a Better World. The Academics Without Borders-hosted conference was…
Canada’s academic community takes on the world
“In an age where many nations are turning inward, it’s more important than ever to reach across borders and build a better world. It’s with this mission in mind that a growing number of influential…
Spreading one of the world’s greatest post-secondary systems across borders
“‘Our country is facing a challenge, and we think your school can help.’ This was the substance of what Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin heard in April of 2015, when he was invited by then-Governor…
Students reach beyond their institutions to spread education around the globe
“For many, offering on-campus tutoring services to students in Canada falls under a different category of support than sending these same students around the world to support partners in developing countries. But for Jamie Arron…
How colleges and institutes are building Canada’s brand and a better world
Many Canadians are familiar with the essential work that colleges and institutes do in providing vocational training to support the demands of the labour market, but fewer might know about how these same schools are…
What internationalization means to three higher ed leaders
“Mention the word “internationalization” to Canadian higher ed professionals and many will immediately think of international student recruitment. Others might think of the benefits that having more international students on campus can provide to campus…
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