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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.
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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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Ontario lifts tuition freeze, injects $6.4B in post-secondary sector
New provincial strategy also overhauls student assistance program and promises to align university programs with labour market.
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Leading a university through turbulent times
Marie-Eve Sylvestre, University of Ottawa’s new president, discusses leadership, academic freedom and the future of universities.
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Ontario: The new pragmatism
After a decade marked by funding cutbacks and a tuition freeze, the province’s universities face the future with an eye for opportunities.
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Ontario must bridge the gap between research and policy
How strong science-policy relationships helps build healthier and more resilient communities.
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The limits of graduate professional development
The gap between permanent academic positions and the number of PhD graduates.
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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.
