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Universities have a critical role to play in the fight against “forever chemicals”
As PFAS contamination spreads, universities must champion interdisciplinary learning, ethical reform and community partnerships, says Robert Bilott, the attorney at the center of Dark Waters.
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Recalibrating Canadian universities to meet the Mark (Carney)
How university leadership can better support Canadian innovation and economic growth.
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Quebec’s proposed Constitution sparks universities’ opposition
The bill before the province’s national assembly would restrict universities’ ability to challenge legislation, but its future is in doubt with the resignation of Premier François Legault.
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Bob Rae urges universities to remain climate-change leaders
In a volatile world, universities form bulwarks of scientific integrity and technological development, says former U.N. ambassador.
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“Mission-driven” is not a bad word
When non-scientists help set research priorities, society can tackle big problems together.
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Throne Speech reconfirms cap on international student permits
Carney government pledges to attract world’s best talent despite restrictions
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Postsecondary education welcomes new government
Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
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The challenges facing Nova Scotia’s postsecondary institutions
Unexpected government policy changes have choked off revenues while rising costs threaten to topple painstakingly balanced budgets.
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Universities at a political crossroads
Canadian universities are facing uncertain prospects as they weigh the Liberal Party’s mixed record on postsecondary education against Conservative threats to EDI initiatives and research funding.
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Where do the federal election candidates stand on postsecondary education?
Here’s a rundown of each party’s platform on higher education.
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Rethinking the role of social sciences and humanities to help drive innovation and productivity
Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, discusses the need to think differently about how we measure and report the impact of humanities-related research.
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The complex costs of Quebec’s international student policy reforms
International students have gone from being seen as the solution to many issues to the problem.
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Science diplomacy could bolster Canada’s research reputation
More initiatives are being launched in order to tackle humanity’s common challenges.
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The exploitation trap of hope labour
Non-tenured and precarious faculty deserve better.
