5 great courses on Environmental Science

With events like World Environment Day highlighting the need for sustainable development and ecological preservation, careers in Environmental Sciences are emerging as an interesting option. Here is a list of 5 great degrees in the field.

Apply Now for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internships

Applications for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internships 2017 are now open. Read more below.

Why study business at the Rotman School - Q & A with Prof. Macklem

Prof. Tiff Macklem, Dean of Rotman School of Management, spoke to BrainGain Magazine about why the School is a great choice for business students.

Political science research on the economics of jihad

Dr. Aisha Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Director of the Islam and Global Affairs Initiative at the Munk School of Global Affairs, and a Senior Fellow at Massey College. In her book “Jihad & Co.: Black Markets and Islamist Power”, published last month by Oxford University Press, she argues that jihadists rise to power by exploiting local economies. But how does one interview smugglers, merchants, and extremists for one’s research in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Mali, and Lebanon? Dr. Ahmad discusses how she did her field work, and shares some advice for students who are interested in doing political science research. She has worked on projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the Connaught New Researcher Award.

How to Ask for a Reference Letter

Asking a professor for a letter, or more likely many letters, of reference can be stressful, and rarely are students instructed on proper etiquette. Fortunately, the process doesn’t have to be intimidating advises Adam Chapnick.

5 International Courses in Film Studies You Need to Know About

From Southern California to Southampton, from Toronto to Queensland, BrainGain magazine brings you a list of 5 great courses on film studies that you need to know about. Read more below.

3 simple steps to choosing the right university

Confused about how to choose the university that’s right for you? Here are 3 simple steps – given by students of the University of Toronto. Good luck!

The BC Jobs Plan and how it matches training with opportunity

Hon'ble Amrik Virk is the Minister of Advanced Education, British Columbia (BC), Canada. He chatted with braingainmag.com in New Delhi on what BC has to offer international students and the BC Jobs Plan which is a data driven analysis of the labor needs of the province.

51 Canadian Scholarships for Indian Students

Canadian educators have pledged investments worth nearly $4 million in collaborative education projects with India which includes generous fellowships aimed at attracting Indian students to study in Canada. A large part of the investment is by way of 51 scholarships from Canada’s top eight colleges including the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, the University of Victoria and the University of Waterloo.

Rotman's Vice-Dean of MBA programs talks about the future of the degree, mature students, and more

The MBA was once a huge value-add to the CV but that is now being questioned. We asked Prof. Brian Golden what makes the Rotman MBA popular and about the newly launched Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and Life Sciences.