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Jeremy Hansen: From physics to the moon

Behind the first Canadian to circle the moon lies a rigorous academic journey and close ties to university research.
News Indigenous

Addressing academia’s pretendian problem

Two Indigenous professors create a reference guide to stop scholars who falsely claim Indigenous heritage.
News Research

University of Saskatchewan acquires quantum computer to boost research capacity

Campus access to the technology will expand research possibilities.
News Policy

McGill appoints French emissary, makes peace with province

After dropping its legal battle over out-of-province tuition hikes, the university increases its efforts to promote French language and culture.

Opinion Academic freedom

Why should academic freedom protect ineffective teaching?

The status quo is in desperate need of change.
Opinion Research

Quebec launches network of reseach chairs in science diplomacy

Acting in the roles of diplomats and advisors, scientists can help solve pressing world problems, argues Quebec Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

The Human Algorithm

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the most valuable skills aren't technical — they're fundamentally human.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

The tyranny of the average

Driven by statistics, AI homogenizes humanity and devalues outliers.

Features Policy

Degrees of Change

British Columbia’s funding pressures, shifting enrolment and policy reforms signal sweeping changes ahead for colleges and universities across the province.
Features Artificial intelligence

Flight of the Valkyrie

Waterloo engineering students compete for glory with an AI-enhanced urban firefighting drone.
Features Artificial intelligence

Behind the curve

Learning to embed AI in the medical curriculum.
Features Artificial intelligence

The grey area of artificial intelligence

As AI transforms university practices, legal and ethical challenges are multiplying.

Career Advice Students

Heading to France for your master’s?

Quebec’s Bourse Frontenac could help fund your graduate studies.
Career Advice EDI

Bridging science and inclusion

MISI Summer School reimagines equity in research training.
Career Advice Advice

Take it easy this conference season

Before committing to a colloquium, consider carefully whether the time and cost are worth the payoff.
Career Advice Writing

How to write an effective service statement for your promotion and tenure dossier

Go beyond “bum-in-seat” accounting to emphasize your expertise and accomplishments.

EDI

Career Advice EDI

Bridging science and inclusion

MISI Summer School reimagines equity in research training.

by
Anick Jasmin, Diego Herrera, Emily Bell & Aurore Palanque
March 31, 2026

Opinion EDI

The viewpoint diversity debate in Canadian universities

Taking free inquiry seriously means rejecting unverified crisis narratives.

by
Malinda Smith
October 10, 2025
News EDI

Parliament reviews EDI for research grants

Witnesses testify for and against applying diversity criteria to scientific funding.

by
Doug Ronson
October 07, 2025
Opinion EDI

The Excellence Dividend

How Diversity and Inclusion Strengthen Research Ecosystems.

by
Malinda Smith
September 09, 2025

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