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Perspectives: Preparing students for a GenAI-transformed world
When faculty talk with students about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) the conversations must extend past academic integrity to critically engage with ethical issues and societal impacts.
Trust development mechanism unveiled in a new research article from UNF professor
While most of us primarily relate work benefits associated with digital work settings, did you ever think how digital modality of work impacts your social life or long-term relationships with colleagues?
Perspectives: Economic resilience as a strategic asset for Canada
Since 2016, the world has undergone a period of unprecedented change, marked by economic turbulence, political conflicts, and natural disasters.
Perspectives: Canada-U.S. trade war is a moment for introspection
While tariff threats pose immediate challenges, the long-term concern is the structural vulnerability of Canada’s economy, writes professor Paramjit Singh
Using the flipped classroom method, UNF blends big ideas with employable skills
“In this model, students are only the receivers of information,” explains Joe Beer, Director of the Centre of Teaching Excellence at the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF). “As such, they don’t have the opportunity to make connections between theoretical teachings and practical applications in the real world. It remains merely informational.”
Complex partnership between AI and human communication explored in new book from UNF associate dean
Do self-driving cars come to mind? Or maybe you’re envisioning a robot waiting tables at your favourite restaurant. While these all seem like far-off future realities, a quick browse through the functions of your Smartphone will show you that AI already plays a huge role in how we communicate.
Is the Metaverse the future of tourism? Impact of immersive technology explored in new research paper
Imagine experiencing the thrill of ziplining over Niagara Falls or witnessing fog roll through a vineyard as the sun rises in Niagara-on-the-Lake without having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Thought-provoking book co-edited by UNF provost tackles the big questions around the future of global food systems
Set to be released June 28, Future Food Systems: Exploring Global Production, Processing, Distribution and Consumption sets out to answer the big questions surrounding today’s food systems, its challenges, and opportunities that exist for the future.
UNF professor examines effect of technology on workplace dynamics in research paper
The changes in work dynamics and employees’ ways of work based on recent technological changes in organizations was explored in a recent research paper authored by a faculty member of the University of Niagara Falls Canada.
Metaverse’s impact on digital communication explored in book from UNF associate dean
From filmmaking and video games to linguistics and digital communications, the widespread influence of the Metaverse is explored through a collection of essays edited by an associate dean from the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF).