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Recalibrating Canadian universities to meet the Mark (Carney)

Recalibrating Canadian universities to meet the Mark (Carney)6+ hour, 33+ min ago   (382+ words) Why is the free distribution of scientific literature such a contentious issue? Negotiations fail, picket lines rise at northern Ontario university. Researchers at York University work to crack the code on shifting lake ice quality. In honour of Academy Awards…...

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Universities must appeal to non-traditional students

Universities must appeal to non-traditional students2+ week, 2+ day ago   (501+ words) A province-by-province overview of the issues on the horizon for 2026. The granting agency is steering toward a new funding model to keep intellectual property rights, and the commercial technologies they spawn, in Canadian hands. We look forward to covering the…...

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Brock U opens a treasure-chest of wines

Brock U opens a treasure-chest of wines2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (529+ words) How I unlearned academic elitism. Quebec universities are launching food assistance initiatives to support students amid a housing crisis and rising inflation. But is it enough? The province's institutes of higher learning are navigating immigration restrictions, language policies, budget cuts…...

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Creating student connection and belonging

Creating student connection and belonging2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (564+ words) Cuts to international study permits raise alarm, research investments welcomed. The recently published 10th anniversary edition adds new material to this classic text. A role for Canadian universities? Expanding the CRC program is the best path to attract talent, build research…...

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Teaching experience in the academic job market

Teaching experience in the academic job market2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (364+ words) Cuts to international study permits raise alarm, research investments welcomed. Funds also promised for TMU med school, Inuit Nunangat University. A role for Canadian universities? Expanding the CRC program is the best path to attract talent, build research capacity and…...

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More than a doctoral degree

More than a doctoral degree2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (440+ words) Funds also promised for TMU med school, Inuit Nunangat University. The recently published 10th anniversary edition adds new material to this classic text. A role for Canadian universities? Universities Canada's new chair of the board of directors Joy Johnson on the…...

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NSERC celebrates winners of annual 2025 research excellence awards

NSERC celebrates winners of annual 2025 research excellence awards2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1086+ words) The recently published 10th anniversary edition adds new material to this classic text. A role for Canadian universities? Universities Canada's new chair of the board of directors Joy Johnson on the path forward for higher education. The Canada-Korea theatrical collaboration, R;…...

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Pro-Palestinian activists protest on Montreal campuses

Pro-Palestinian activists protest on Montreal campuses3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (795+ words) An open letter to leaders of higher education in Canada. A new approach to improving student mental health on campuses. The case for technology-free learning spaces. The Canada-Korea theatrical collaboration, R;Link tells a story of soldiers" friendships in the…...

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Parliament reviews EDI for research grants

Parliament reviews EDI for research grants3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1164+ words) An open letter to leaders of higher education in Canada. A new approach to improving student mental health on campuses. The case for technology-free learning spaces. The Canada-Korea theatrical collaboration, R;Link tells a story of soldiers" friendships in the…...

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Human-centred teaching and learning in the age of AI

Human-centred teaching and learning in the age of AI3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (595+ words) Parties float private-college partnerships, tuition rollbacks, and job-focussed education as voters in Newfoundland and Labrador head to the polls. Protesters demonstrate and burn Israeli flag two years after the Hamas attack on Israel. Witnesses testify for and against applying diversity…...