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What role should universities play in revitalizing Indigenous languages?
Scholars in Calgary, Odanak and Edmundston have recently spearheaded research projects on the revitalization of Indigenous languages. But where do universities fit in, and how should they be contributing?
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New funding models required for science and engineering research: report
Report offers guide for ongoing discussions as NSERC embarks on strategic 2030 planning.
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How producing videos on TikTok is impacting teaching
“I think it's provoked a change in the way we actually teach. Hopefully, it’s going in a direction of being more engaging and interactive.”
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The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment is gaining ground in Canada
By proposing an update to traditional criteria for evaluating applications, the declaration asks the research community to rethink its approach.
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Consultations are underway for a ‘made-in-Canada’ Athena SWAN program
The federal government wants to bring a pilot version of the U.K. charter to Canada to promote equity and inclusion in research.
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Scientists to meet with political leaders for a day on the Hill
The Science Meets Parliament event will take place on Parliament Hill to coincide with annual science policy conference in Ottawa.
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Private-public partnerships are the new face of student housing
Across Canada, several big-city universities are building student residences through a variety of partnerships with private developers.
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Arbitration decision on student evaluations of teaching applauded by faculty
Such evaluations can’t be used for tenure and promotion decisions, arbitrator rules in case involving Ryerson University.
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Three Ontario universities to create a joint pension plan for faculty and staff
A pooled plan, with an estimated $8 billion in assets, would allow for greater flexibility in terms of investments.
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Universities maneuver through the complexities of cannabis legalization
“It’s not as simple as saying we’ll just let people smoke wherever they want on campus,” says one administrator.
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Across Canada, more colleges are transitioning to universities
Colleges seeking university status aren’t just looking to change their institutions – they’re aiming to change what a university can be.
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Declining number of enrolments in education programs in Quebec raises concerns
Quebec needs more teaching graduates to respond to growing K-12 enrolment; meanwhile, the rest of Canada is also looking for French-speaking teachers.
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Queen’s family medicine residents get hands-on training in the Falkland Islands
For the last three years, the university has been sending newly minted doctors to this isolated territory to practise rural and remote medicine.
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How do you solve a problem like contract cheating?
It’s easier than ever for students to buy assignments. Until universities have better measures for rooting out this kind of cheating, professors are focusing on prevention.
