Record number of people identifying as LGBTQ+ in new Gallup poll
Generation Z adults or those aged 18 to 23 are driving the increase in LGBTQ+ representation.
New study finds more support needed for college students with ADHD
Researchers say their paper is among the first to focus on the challenges students with ADHD face in college while offering suggestions on how to better support and retain this demographic.
CMAJ pens analysis on improving diversity in Canadian medicine
A new analysis by CMAJ has dropped, with a focus on improving gender and racial inclusion. Its main argument is that gender and racial diversity in medicine improves "high-quality care" and can "promote creative solutions to complex health problems."
Short-term anti-racist training not enough to counter systemic racism in Canadian education
Ministries of education need to embed ongoing anti-racist training into their teacher education programs. Short-term anti-bias training has little impact.
New partnership to create 1,000 full-time job placements for Black, early-career tech professionals in Canada
Funds will also be used to support BPTN's 'CULTIVATE' mentorship, connecting 350 Black early-career professionals with Canadian executives, and provide $200,000 in annual funding to Black-owned non-profits supporting youth STEM education in Canada.
What does it take to land a rover on Mars? Let’s meet some of the people who made it happen
The Mars 2020 Perseverance team represents a diverse team of scientists and engineers from a wide range of disciplines -- encompassing everything from geology, to planetary science, to computer programming, to robotics.
New data provides demographic analysis of mental health impact of COVID-19 among college students
According to the report, Indigenous students reported the highest rates of negative mental health impacts during the pandemic at more than 70 per cent.
People with disabilities put at risk by COVID-19 triage and vaccine priorities
While people with certain disabilities are already at higher risk for severe COVID-19, that risk is increased by elements within the health-care system.
#BlackDEHEM launches month-long celebration in support of the Black and disabled academic community
Learn more about a month-long campaign celebrating and amplifying the voices of disabled Black academics.
New report examines workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees in the UK
"Our research suggests that many LGB+ and Trans workers don’t feel safe to express themselves and be accepted at work."