From Percentages to Principles: The Case for Contextual Fair Dealing Guidelines
Fair dealing is a provision in Canada’s Copyright Act that allows people to use copyrighted works without permission or payment if the copying is done for the purposes of research,…
Open Textbooks: What Are They and What Makes Them Free?
Open Textbooks are textbooks that are free to use, keep, and access online. Authors of open textbooks choose to share their work openly by allowing others to use it free of charge and without…
Faces of Exile: The Arrusi and the Policing of Gender and Sexuality in Fascist Italy
by Dr. Alessio Ponzio
Fascist Pronatalism
During the Fascist regime (1922–1943), Benito Mussolini presented himself as the leader who would transform Italian…
Alternative Social Media
By Karen Keiller
Have you been wondering if there is an alternative to using traditional social media designed to enrage and sell you stuff? Are you disturbed that your Uncle George has…
Writing Tutor Tips: Find Your Groove Again
It’s January and you’re back to class, facing an onslaught of syllabi, required readings and assignments. How do you find your groove again after the break? Our Writing Centre tutors stepped up to…
Writing Tutor Tips: Crush Your Finals and Keep Your Chill
Four questions, seven tutors, and one main topic – studying! As we mark the end of Fall term, we asked some of the Writing Centre tutors for their tips and tricks for making finals a bit more…