At MacEwan University, April is the Month of Scholarship – a time to learn about and celebrate research and creative work.
Here, we take a look back at some of the past year’s most-read articles from The Conversation Canada, where MacEwan faculty members share their research and insights.
Is economic growth good for our health?
Dr. Andrew Patterson explores what growing the economy does for population health. Read the full article.
Napoleon the lawmaker: What Ridley Scott’s film leaves out
Dr. Kelly Summers looks at how the film focuses on Napoleon’s tactical triumphs, reckless miscalculations and sexual entanglements, neglecting his paradoxical legacy as a lawmaker. Read the full article.
Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype – but children also create their own ‘Barbie worlds’
Dr. Ozlem Cankaya explains how children can transform ordinary items into extraordinary play scenes with Barbie and Barbie-like dolls. Read the full article.
Residential school deaths are significantly higher than previously reported
To honour Truth and Reconciliation Day, Terri Cardinal shares her experiences heading up one of the many community searches for the children who went missing while attending an Indian Residential School. Read the full article.
Solving Canada’s shortage of health professionals means training more of them, and patients have a key role in their education
Associate Professor Lisa McKendrick-Calder discusses how Canadians can help with the national shortage of health-care workers. Read the full article.
Alberta’s electricity prices surged over the summer due to its deregulated market
Dr. Junaid B. Jahangir explains the Alberta government’s vital role in preventing low-income Albertans from being exploited by the deregulated electricity market. Read the full article.
Muslims protesting against LGBTQ+ pride are ignoring Islam’s tradition of inclusion
Muslim teachings on sexual and gender diversity are far more diverse than what many conservative groups would like us to believe, say Dr. Junaid B. Jahangir and Dr. Kristopher Wells. Read the full article.
Comment: As teams from the U.S. Sun Belt proceed to the Stanley Cup finals, has the NHL forgotten its Canadian fans?
Dr. John Valentine asks what the success of these teams mean for the NHL and whether Canadian hockey fans should be frustrated with the success of non-traditional hockey markets at the expense of Canadian teams. Read the full article.
What is fatigue?
Dr. Natalia Rohatyn-Martin looks at how understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it. Read the full article.