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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 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.
Opinion

Universities are beacons of knowledge lighting Canada’s path to a sustainable future

Steven Guilbeault reflects on Canada’s environmental pressures and the role higher education plays in shaping sustainable solutions.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

Adopting AI is a social contract

Integrating artificial intelligence into our societies and personal lives binds us to certain futures and forecloses the possibility of others. Are we ready to accept the consequences?

Features Artificial intelligence

The grey area of artificial intelligence

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

The King and AI

A team of international scholars tackles a historical work of epic proportions.
Features Mental Health

Wags over worries

A look at how campuses across Canada use pet therapy programs to support students’ mental health.
Features Arts

Top 10 movies about university life

In honour of Academy Awards season, here’s our list of the best films about professors, students and out-of-control frat boys.

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.
The Skills Agenda Administration

Supporting human skill development in and beyond the classroom

AI heightens the need for the unique abilities of human beings.
Career Advice Students

Thriving after your PhD

Evidence and advice from postdocs about finding your footing in the working world.
Career Advice Artificial intelligence

Teaching in the age of AI shortcuts

Students will use AI. Here’s what it takes to ensure it strengthens their thinking instead of replacing it.

Freedom of speech

Features Freedom of speech

Time To Disagree?

The Heterodox Academy wants to encourage uncomfortable debates on campus.

by
Hannah Liddle
November 19, 2025

Opinion Freedom of speech

Campus free speech: Does it extend to what students say online?

Weighing unrestricted expression against fostering a tolerant public sphere will test the fundamental freedoms we cherish in our democratic society.

by
Dino Sossi
July 23, 2021
Opinion Academic freedom

Should sports coaches have academic freedom?

A recent case that has rocked the Canadian varsity running world raises questions about which university personnel should have academic freedom.

by
Shannon Dea
May 21, 2020
Opinion Freedom of speech

From pining to a saw-off: campus free speech news as we begin 2020

Surprise Alberta court decision released just days into the new year could have a huge impact on universities.

by
Shannon Dea
January 30, 2020

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