STLHE invites nominations for the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! This award celebrates collaborative teams advancing innovative, student-centred teaching and learning in post-secondary education. Learn more & apply: stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...

Nominations for the ISSOTL Board of Directors are open! ISSOTL is seeking thoughtful, committed leaders to help shape the future of the global #SoTL community. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague. Learn more: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...

Calling all #SoTL scholars! Join SoTL Canada for "In Conversation… SoTL Posters" on March 10, 2026, 3 PM ET to hear from recent SoTL Canada Poster Prize winners about creating engaging and impactful SoTL posters. RSVP by March 6! Learn more: stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

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-...

Career Advice | 6 Tips for Transferring Ph.D. Programs Successfully Sharing our transfer stories will help demystify a daunting process. https://bit.ly/4qWXHy6 #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

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/... #sotl #stlhe #conference2026 #nationalconference #conferencefees #hamilton #canada

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/...

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/...

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#humanities#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-...

If educators want their students to hone the skills of respectful debate across cultural boundaries, these eight tips – including planning and agreeing definitions – offer a place to start: https://ow.ly/zw6X50XCJny #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The #STLHESAPES2026 CFP submission portal will open in the coming weeks for our conference, taking place from June 16 to 19 in Hamilton, ON. Start preparing your proposals now and stay tuned for updates. Learn more: stlhe.ca/conferences/... #stlhe #sotl #teachingandlearning #conference2026

For meaningful research impact, stakeholder engagement has to be genuine and built over time. Follow these tips for better collaboration: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-engage-stakeholders-research-matters

Happening today! Join us at 2:00 pm ET for the next Equity Committee Webinar: “A Coalitional Model of the Classroom: Pedagogical Approaches for Contentious Times.” Don’t miss this timely discussion on navigating conflict, power, and discomfort in higher ed classrooms. stlhe.ca/events/equit...

The Call for Proposals for #STLHESAPES2026 is now available for review! Start preparing your submissions, as our portal will open in the coming weeks. We look forward to showcasing your innovative teaching and learning work! Learn more: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

📢 Exciting news! Volume 16, Issue 1 of the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CJSoTL) is now published. Explore new research, insights, and innovations in teaching and learning across Canada. Read the latest issue today! stlhe.ca/publications...

Congratulations to Shafaq Batool on being named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. As a distinguished 3M National Student Fellow, her leadership in women’s health equity and space-health research continues to exemplify excellence and impact. Wishing her every success! www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholar-comm...

Bring historically marginalised voices into your teaching to move towards a decolonised curriculum: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/place-indigenous-knowledge-heart-academic-inquiry #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Getting excited for our upcoming SoTL webinars! Join us on Nov. 19, Dec. 2 and Dec. 8 for engaging sessions that spark ideas, deepen practice, and connect our #SoTL community. Mark your calendars, great conversations ahead! Learn more in the "Events" section on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca

Upcoming Equity Committee event: "A Coalitional Model of the Classroom: Pedagogical Approaches for Contentious Times." Join us on Dec 2 for a free session on how coalitional approaches can make classroom spaces for constructive engagement with power, conflict & difference. stlhe.ca/events/equit...

On this Remembrance Day, we honour and remember all who served and sacrificed in the pursuit of peace and freedom. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire our communities and our classrooms. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Interested in #SoTL? Join our upcoming SoTL Canada session to learn about the STLHE conference, the SoTL stream, and get mentorship on writing your proposal! Register by November 16th on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

What if joy is the thread that runs through all effective teaching practices, the antidote to many of the things that make students and professors miserable?

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s STLHE Equity Committee Seminar! Join us for “Academic Integrity at the Intersection of Generative AI: Issues of Justice, Decolonization, and EDI." Don’t miss this important conversation. Register now! www.stlhe.ca/events/stlhe...

Reminder: Join us for the next STLHE Equity Committee Seminar Series session, "Equity and/in the Classroom." Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:00–2:00 pm ET Topic: Academic Integrity at the Intersection of Generative AI: Issues of Justice, Decolonization, and EDI www.stlhe.ca/events/stlhe...

everyone welcome! come to this and see some of what STLHE / SAPES does!

How do AI, academic integrity, and equity intersect? Join Heather Lawford & Toni Roberts for a thought-provoking session exploring justice, decolonization & inclusion in the age of generative AI. Tuesday, October 28 | 1–2 pm ET Register on the STLHE website: www.stlhe.ca/events/stlhe...