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Health

Discrimination, gender-based bullying makes being a paramedic one of Australia’s most dangerous jobs

One study of 400 Australian health-care workers in 2003 found paramedics were at the highest risk of experiencing workplace violence.

Education News

University admissions tests are under scrutiny, especially during COVID-19

This article was written for theconversation.com by  Louis Volante, Brock University; Christopher DeLuca, Queen’s University, Ontario, and Don A. Klinger, University of Waikato Many...

Studies

Study sheds light on what it takes for women to succeed – or not – in science in Africa

Our study found that seeing other women working in these fields was a significant factor in influencing their choice to be in STEM.

Disabilities

Systemic ableism means assumptions regarding persons with disabilities often inaccurate and misguided

Many of the assessments used to evaluate capacity do not account for specific types of disabilities.

Black woman in a wheelchair on a tablet. She is in front of a stylized orange background.
climate change

Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment

Scientists’ warnings have never been more dire or more clear.

News Studies

Indonesian scientists still struggle to include gender and minority perspectives in research

A lack of awareness stems from long-existing systemic challenges faced by Indonesia’s research community.

At work

Research suggests being a mentor builds leadership skills

Mentoring isn’t just good for the person on the receiving end. New research suggests those who serve as mentors benefit too.

News

Nobel Prizes have a diversity problem even worse than the scientific fields they honour

This is a problem much larger than simply bias on the part of the Nobel selection committees – it’s systemic.

News

Online learning during COVID-19: 8 ways universities can improve equity and access

Many factors contributed to students’ need for personalized accommodation and support to achieve academically during rapid transitions online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

Racism contributes to poor attendance of Indigenous students in Alberta schools

Indigenous parents in the study reported that they chose to send their children to an off-reserve public school for increased access to specialized programs, such as mechanics, and special education support.

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