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Montreal students, professors, protest Quebec’s Bill 9

Demonstrators to rally against law that restricts the wearing of religious symbols and forbids prayer rooms in higher education institutions.
News Policy

Spring fiscal update boosts colleges, trades training

Universities also ‘want to be a big part’ of educating the new Canadian workforce, says UC president.
News Budget

NL increases funding for post-secondary, confirms tuition freeze

Memorial University still faces “hard decisions” for upcoming operating budget.
News Research

Report ranks Canada fifth in the world for higher education

Research quality, academic integrity and global standing contribute to top-5 result.

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 Q&A

Are universities ready for cyberattacks?

Canadian universities stand in the crosshairs of cybercriminals: Q&A with Benoît Dupont, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-resilience.
Features Students

Going hungry on campus

Quebec universities are launching food assistance initiatives to support students amid a housing crisis and rising inflation. But is it enough?
Features Campus news

Quebec universities weather an unprecedented storm

The province’s institutes of higher learning are navigating immigration restrictions, language policies, budget cuts and challenges to academic freedom.
Features Freedom of speech

Time To Disagree?

The Heterodox Academy wants to encourage uncomfortable debates on campus.

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.

People to know

Features People to know

A story of perseverance and commitment to education

Despite an ALS diagnosis in 2023, Jean-François Champagne continues to champion access to education

by
Marie-Lou Bernatchez
April 09, 2025

Features People to know

The forming of Naila Keleta-Mae

The artist-academic behind the Black and Free initiative shares her story.

by
Hannah Liddle
March 08, 2024
Features People to know

Ryan Brook: Canada’s ‘Chairman of the Boar’

The Saskatchewan-based researcher has been studying and tracking super pigs for over 14 years.

by
Cailynn Klingbeil
February 21, 2024
Features People to know

How one academic turned a fascination with how universities function into a successful career

Thirty years into his academic career, Glen Jones is still curious about what makes universities tick.

by
Michael Rancic
January 23, 2024

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