Politics in the classroom
Growing up in Zimbabwe, public political discussions were rarely authentic. From a young age, I knew that criticizing the government in any way was dangerous,…
Teegan Gillich
The unseen aftermath of the pandemic
Long COVID is a condition where symptoms persist for weeks, months or even years after recovering from COVID-19. The symptoms, including chronic pain, brain fog,…
Improving soil health for sustainable agriculture
Mario Tenuta is a professor of soil science in the U of M’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences and senior industrial research chair in…
OCD isn’t just quirky
There are a lot of misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is commonly shortened to OCD. Just because you like to clean does not necessarily mean…
Indigenous education at the U of M
Frank Deer is a professor of Indigenous education at the U of M’s faculty of education. “I am a schoolteacher by trade,” he said. “I…
The lifelong burdens of child maltreatment
Child maltreatment is a widespread issue with severe and lasting consequences. According to the World Health Organization, six in 10 children under the age of…
New Year traditions centre around hope and luck
In Canada and many other countries, a new year begins on Jan. 1. However, this was not always the norm. In the past, New Year’s…
Why are workplace bullies still around?
Have you ever worked a job made miserable by the so-called office “mean girl?” Being harassed or given the silent treatment at work by one…
Let’s talk about sex
At first glance, it might seem like society has grown quieter about sex, retreating into a prudish shell. But look closer, and you’ll notice it…
How nanoparticles impact health and the environment
Nanoparticles are incredibly small particles that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometres. Ten thousand of them can fit across the span of one…