Vicky Loras

Legacy linguistic data can take on new lives when returned to source communities. In this talk, Nicté Fuller Medina explores restitution, stewardship, and the afterlives of archived Belizean Spanish recordings. Thurs, May 14 • 12–1 PM ET. Register today! buff.ly/6hAlb7P

Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: Chris Hadfield! I had the honour of interviewing Col. Chris Hadfield about his life, career in space, his work as an author and his ongoing legacy. #ootw25 Listen on all podcast platforms, or read 👇 canadaehx.com/2026/05/08/chr…

A PhD is never just about the title or the degree. It’s about the people we meet along the way - the conversations, the resilience, the support. This week’s newsletter is about our own little moon walk through academia. 🌙 vickyloras.substack.com/p/walking-on-t… #PhD #Academia #MeetThePhDs

Tonight the #CNTower will be lit burgundy and light blue at the top of the hour for the @TempoBasketball home opener 2026 🏀 Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bourgogne et bleu pâle pour le Match d'ouverture à domicile des Toronto Tempo en 2026

"Looking back, saying 'yes' to teaching was one of the most transformative decisions of my career. It didn’t just make me a better educator; it made me a better scientist." spr.ly/6017BBiaPZ @ScienceCareers @ScienceMagazine #Science #HigherEd #AcademicTwitter

💻 Blogging can be a great way for researchers to new reach audiences, share knowledge and engage with communities. Read our essential guide to discover our 10 top tips on writing and structuring your blog posts. 🔗 Take a look now: spr.ly/6018BBKoVj

"For educators, focusing on consistency and quality in small collaborations is often more impactful than aiming immediately for scale." @hkust @timeshighered spr.ly/6015B6o2eb #HigherEd #STEM #STEMEducation

A big and beautiful iceberg at Cupids Newfoundland. I captured this earlier this week. I'm not sure if it is still there. Best to check with Newfoundland and Labrador Iceberg Reports group on Facebook to see if it is still there.

Interested in submitting your article to Language Variation and Change? Click here for more information. 📚 cup.org/4sWnIgW

Tonight the #CNTower will be lit blue for World Asthma Day Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu pour la Journée mondiale de l'asthme

For more than 70 years, British broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough has brought nature to our screens. At 100, he reflects on one unforgettable moment - coming face to face with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Here’s that encounter from 1979.

Canada is full of amazing animals, many of which have played a role in our culture and history. But what are the name Indigenous names for many of those animals? How many of our animals take their names from Indigenous words? These are 10 Canadian animal names explored. 🧵 1/12

don’t lie… you’ve watched this at least 100x already

Why did you start the PhD? And somewhere along the way - did you find what you were actually looking for? This week’s newsletter is about the quieter side of doctoral work: Read here: This is what you came for vickyloras.substack.com/p/this-is-what… #PhDLife #AcademicWriting #DoctoralResearch

@FrankReardon1 Have a super time! I used to live in Switzerland for 15 years. Let me know if you need any tips!

Made it to Basel 🇨🇭 APR.29.2026 #FranksSpringTrip2026

In Ojibwe our word for monday is n’tam- giizhigad. “monday warrior” rush.

"When students feel that they belong, they are more willing to engage, challenge ideas and persist through difficulty. This makes belonging foundational to academic excellence, student success and the future of higher education." spr.ly/6010BB1LXM #Inclusion #HigherEd

From June to September, I am embarking on a cross-Canada trip with my dog Berton. The project will showcase the history, landscape and people of Canada through videos and a book. You can support the project fundraiser here 👇 gofund.me/456542cf7

One year older in my PhD! Cakes, candles, what I am reading and apart from the obvious Music Highlight, three more as a bonus and my favourites of all time! lnkd.in/d3x4kTq6 #phd #phdlife #gratitude #books

In Ojibwe our word for clay pottery is waabigan (waa-bi-gun). In ancient times the Ojibwe produced maple sugar using clay pots.