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Nominations are now open for the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching & Learning! This national award recognizes educators and teams who are advancing student learning through innovative, evidence-informed approaches. Submit a nomination by March 23, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...

Calling all past 3M National Student Fellows! Apply for the Mohammad Asadi Lari Scholarship, a $1,000 award to support attendance at the 2026 STLHE Annual Conference in Hamilton, ON (June 16-19). Application deadline: March 2, 2026. Learn more: //stlhe.ca/deadlines/mohammad-asadi-lari-scholarship/

Nominations are open for the Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award! Presented by STLHE, this award honours a career of outstanding contributions to teaching, learning, and educational development. Submit a nomination by February 28th! Learn more: stlhe.ca/awards/chris...

How do we grow lasting #SoTL cultures? Explore a Practice-Use-Growth framework that helps embed SoTL into everyday academic life, from evaluative mindsets to community connections. Read the blog on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/02/16/b...

Calling all educators & #SoTL scholars! Submit your proposals for ISSOTL26 in Saskatoon, Canada, from October 28-31, 2026. Proposals due March 30, 2026. Share your research & practice! Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...

Calling all past 3M National Student Fellows! Apply now for the Mohammad Asadi Lari Council of Fellows Scholarship to help cover costs to attend #STLHESAPES2026 in Hamilton, ON (June 16-19). Application deadline: March 2, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/deadlines/mo...

Calling future facilitators! ISSOTL is seeking Group Facilitators for the 2026 International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWGs) Academic Track. Lead an international team in co-authoring a publishable #SoTL manuscript ahead of #ISSOTL26. Applications due Feb 16, 2026. issotl.com/2026/01/19/2...

Call for applications! ISSOTL is seeking an Associate Editor for Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal. If you’re passionate about advancing #SoTL, mentoring authors, and shaping a leading peer-reviewed journal, consider applying! Learn more & apply: issotl.com/2026/02/10/c...

Based on member feedback and our shared values, the STLHE Board is stepping into a more visible, advocacy-focused role in 2026 by offering a stronger voice on emergent issues shaping teaching and learning. To start the conversation: what issues matter most to your work in higher ed right now?

Reminder! Join us on February 4th for the webinar “Disability needs to be decolonized: How Indigenous knowledges can inform inclusive pedagogical practice” with Dr. Rheanna Robinson. Don’t miss this important conversation: stlhe.ca/events/equit...

February is #BlackHistoryMonth in Canada, a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the contributions of Black Canadians. STLHE is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Interested in discussing how #SoTL can contribute to reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenization in Canadian higher education? Join us for the 2nd SoTL Canada journal club session on February 23rd. Register here: stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

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Career Advice | 6 Tips for Transferring Ph.D. Programs Successfully

Sharing our transfer stories will help demystify a daunting process. https://bit.ly/4qWXHy6

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Know someone whose career has shaped teaching, learning, and #SoTL? Nominations are now open for the Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award. Help us recognize a lifetime of impact. Learn more and submit a nomination on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca/awards/chris...

Join Dr. Rheanna Robinson for a powerful talk on how Indigenous knowledges can inform inclusive pedagogical practice, drawing on Indigenous Disability Studies, lived experience, and the Four R’s to advance equity and inclusion in higher education. Register online: stlhe.ca/events/equit...

Call for Nominations! The Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement award honours individuals whose careers have made significant contributions to teaching, learning, and educational development in higher education. Submit nominations by February 28, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/awards/chris...

The #STLHESAPES2026 conference fees have been updated on our website! Check out the latest information to help you plan for the upcoming conference: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

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The #STLHESAPES2026 call for proposals closes January 19th. Don’t miss your chance to share your scholarship, innovations, and insights with the #STLHE community. Submit today and help shape the conversation! stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Campus talks: how to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower Authenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundaries

Hear about how authenticity and connection supports students in the classroom in our interview with Marissa Edwards, a senior lecturer, researcher and mental health advocate: https://ow.ly/kLRs50XXmEP #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Reminder, #SoTL community! There’s still time to submit your proposal for #STLHESAPES2026, but the deadline is fast approaching. January 16th is the final day to submit. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the conversation! Learn more: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

A #STLHESAPES2026 update! We’re pleased to share that McMaster University is welcoming conference participants in their summer accommodations. This offers an affordable on-campus option. Full details available on STLHESAPES conference website: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Reminder: There are only a few days left to submit your proposals for #STLHESAPES2026. Don’t miss the January 16th deadline to share your research, innovations, and #SoTL insights. Submit now and help shape this year’s conference! stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Let’s teach students to see the fingerprints Does humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-Ozieblo

Does #humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-Ozieblo: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/lets-teach-students-see-fingerprints #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The STLHESAPES Equity Committee is seeking up to 4 new members committed to advancing equity, diversity & inclusion in teaching and learning. Self-nominations welcome! Deadline: January 30, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/deadlines/eq...

Reminder: The call for proposals for #STLHESAPES2026 closes January 16th. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your work and connect with the #SoTL community. Submit today! Visit the STLHE website to learn more: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

The STLHE office will be closed for the holiday season from December 23rd to January 4th. We’ll reopen on January 5th. Warm wishes to our community for a restful, joyful, and restorative holiday break! ✨

What a fantastic two days of thinking and leading at the December STLHE | SAPES @stlhesapes.bsky.social in person Board meeting. Thanks to Yorkville University for hosting us - you might notice their President in the pic - joining us on Day 2 🙂.

The #STLHESAPES2026 proposal system is open! We’re ready to receive your submissions and look forward to the ideas, research, and practices that will shape this year’s conference. Submit your proposal and join the conversation on teaching and learning in higher education. stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Call for Nominations! The STLHESAPES Equity Committee seeks up to 4 new members committed to advancing equity, diversity & inclusion. Monthly virtual meetings (Sept–June). Self-nominations welcome! Deadline: Jan 30, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/deadlines/st...

The SoTL Canada Journal Club is a space where educators, educational developers & researchers from across Canada come together to discuss recent #SoTL research. Each meeting features a timely article and thoughtful discussion. Visit the STLHE website for more details: stlhe.ca/scholarship-...