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SPARK: An Institutional Storytelling Digest

SPARK is Humber Polytechnic's platform for bringing institutional stories to life. Aligned with the pillars of the Building Brilliance document, SPARK inspires and reflects Humber's commitment to thought leadership, academic brilliance, and community engagement.

Each issue showcases impactful initiatives and achievements that drive academic and professional growth within our vibrant community. Think of SPARK as the place where stories of innovation, collaboration, and excellence come to shine—because every spark tells a story that lights the way forward.

Explore our latest issues to discover the dynamic projects and partnerships shaping the future at Humber Polytechnic.

Magazine Articles

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Researcher's Corner: Pandemic transition to online for healthcare profession education
Researcher's Corner shines the spotlight on research studies that have been published in the Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE).
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Researcher’s Corner: Embracing Te Ao Māori to Rebuild a Sustainable Future for Chefs in Aotearoa New Zealand
Researcher's Corner shines the spotlight on research studies that have been published in the Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE).
Meshanda Phillips holding a Mature Student Hot Tip for Success, which she curated along with Jacqueline Morgan.
Meshanda Phillips: A Researcher’s Mission To Improve Mature Students’ Experience
In the expansive realm of understanding the experiences of mature and transfer students at Humber College, Meshanda’s research project aspires to be more than a mere examination.
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Getting Started with Creating a Sustainable Values-Driven Organization
"When values are well-defined at every level and in all parts of the organization, work goes on more smoothly and productively because people have a better sense of what it’s all for."
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In Conversation With Audel Cunningham: Exploration of the World of Research Ethics
In this interview, Humber Research Ethics Board (REB) Chair Audel Cunningham shares his vision for REB, explains how the board supports researchers and defines what research ethics mean to him.

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