CAUT Academic Workers and the Rise of the [Smart] Machines The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in postsecondary education can be expected to reshape academic work and deepen existing employment inequalities, according to a keynote presented during the Canadian Association of University Teachers’ (CAUT) Fair Employment Week. Sarah Ryan, a senior research officer at … Read More
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TUFA News October 9, 2026
TUFA Newsletter Executive Committee New Member-at-Large, LTA appointed Emily Bruusgaard is TUFA’s new Member-at-Large, LTA. Emily has been serving on TUFA’s Equity Committee and, in her new role, will ensure that the perspectives and concerns of limited-term members inform the work done by TUFA’s Executive Committee. Please join TUFA in welcoming Emily to the role. … Read More
TUFA News September 25, 2026
TUFA Newsletter Reminders: New Term Events: Durham and Peterborough Join your TUFA colleagues for lunch and a chance to connect, welcome the new term, and meet new faces on campus. Durham: Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium of Building A. Peterborough: Wednesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in … Read More
TUFA News August 14
TUFA Newsletter Collective Agreement August 2026 Collective Agreement Pro Tips by Karleen Pendleton Jiménez Before posting a Limited Term Appointment position, first consider any current limited term faculty in the department for the position. The departmental personnel committee may recommend current departmental LTA faculty member(s) be appointed for new positions. If the departmental personnel committee … Read More
TUFA News June 26, 2026
We won’t be sending out any newsletters in July, but will resume in August. In the meantime, we hope you’re able to take some time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer season. President’s Message With July 1st just around the corner, I would like to take this opportunity to thank two Members who will … Read More
TUFA News June 12, 2026
President’s Message Dear Members, As Convocation season wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on honorary degree recipient Dr. Judy Rebick’s convocation address wherein she discussed the importance of hope, valuing working with others, supporting each other, and building solidarity. In the wake of recent budget cuts here at Trent, we see the post-secondary sector is at … Read More
2026/27 TUFA Executive Committee
Dear Colleagues, With thanks to our Nominating and Elections Committee — Geoff Navara, Chair; Ingrid Brenner; Bruce Cater; Ihor Junyk; Robin Quantick; and Tracy Sallaway — TUFA’s 2026/27 Executive Committee has been finalized. At the close of our extended nomination period, we had five members standing for as many elected positions and so they were all … Read More
All Out for Education Rally – April 29 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Dear Members, Educators across the province are warning of the deteriorating state of public education. Not only are educational institutions – at every level – systematically impoverished in Canada’s wealthiest province, but legislators in Queen’s Park seem bent on intruding themselves in local governance matters. Evidence of this can be seen in the impact of … Read More
TUFA News April 26, 2026
President’s Message Dear Members, I’ve been reflecting on the different perspectives of TUFA members a good deal this year, as well as the importance of hearing these perspectives. Our bargaining consultations were very thorough across the membership and resulted in many positive gains. We have also heard member perspectives through research reports, emails, phone calls, … Read More
TUFA News March 20, 2026
Upcoming Dates Trent LTA Caucus Meeting – March 13, 2026 On March 13, TUFA held a meeting of Limited Term Appointment (LTA) members to discuss the university’s financial situation, share updates from recent budget discussions, and identify advocacy priorities ahead of the TUFA General Membership Meeting on March 26. Trent had been facing a projected … Read More