-
Fostering inclusion on a multi-cultural campus
With an increasingly diverse student body, Canadian universities seek to make students feel at home.
-
Why are fingers being pointed at racialized international students?
Instead of placing blame, government and institutional actors must reconsider their role within the currently flawed systems in place.
-
Federal government further reduces cap on international student study permits
Postsecondary education groups say news is ‘not all bad’, welcome clarity on government’s targets for next two years.
-
Universities struggle to keep up with constant international student policy changes
Canada's education brand is at risk as enrolment takes a dive.
-
Virtual dance workouts, empty food halls and single dorm rooms: how international students are coping
International students stranded on campus are trying to make the best of it for now, but don’t know what the future holds for them.
-
Why do East-Asian international students often stay silent in class?
These students are using what I call a “silent strategy” to build reputation, but this can backfire, leading to negative interpretations.
-
Where are all the international students universities were promised when Trump was elected?
Despite a widespread media narrative claiming students would be flocking to Canada, universities did not see a “Trump bump.”
-
The tragedy of Flight 752
The tremendous talent that perished on that ill-fated airplane is difficult to imagine.
-
In mourning, universities memorialize the victims of Flight 752
“This is a loss for individual universities, individual families and friends. It’s a loss for the scholarly community. It’s a loss for this country.”
-
Canada’s university community reeling from the devastating losses from Iran jet crash
Dozens of students, professors and researchers from universities across the country have been identified among the 176 victims.
-
University homestay programs strive to offer more than room and board
These programs offer international students, and their host families in Canada, the chance for a real cultural exchange.
-
How can universities help to support international students?
A few suggestions based on my own experience.
-
International student enrolment continues to soar in Canada
Despite the success, the country’s universities look to diversify the source countries to avoid over-reliance on a few key nations.
-
Why Canada has become a destination of choice for international graduate students
By its actions, the country has shown its deep commitment to diversity, inclusivity and global citizenry.
