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Federal science cuts may have ripple effect on universities
Departmental belt-tightening in Budget 2025 adds to a long history of government reductions in scientific research.
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Canada is falling behind when it comes to HIV research
While efforts to eradicate HIV continue, funding for Canadian researchers is dwindling.
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Helping undergrads see the ‘flip side’ of research
Programs like U of T’s Scholars-in-Residence offer students the opportunity to dive into a project and discover whether academic research is for them.
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The 2024 solar eclipse offers an educational opportunity
Universities getting a full view of the upcoming eclipse explore the science and art of astronomy.
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McGill reveals shortlist for the Cundill History Prize
Eight writers from around the globe are vying for the richest prize awarded to history books in English.
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Too many bureaucratic hurdles for cannabis research
Why researchers are studying cannabis for promising anti-seizure medication.
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Academics fight back against junk science, health scams
Pseudo-science “erodes our critical thinking, and that might be the most serious damage in the long run,” says one professor.
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Research ethics: are we minimizing harm or maximizing bureaucracy?
A phenomenon called “ethics creep” is discouraging researchers rather than protecting study participants.
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Putting the family in economics
The growing field of family economics applies the basic economic concepts to the family unit, allowing researchers to explore some fundamental policy issues.
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Students get to showcase their award-winning accessibility-related designs
National competition aims to find innovative, practical and low-cost solutions to make our communities more accessible for persons with disabilities.
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Ushering parliamentary history into the digital age
Hansard, a massive document of every word spoken in Canada's parliamentary debates, is now online.
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Institutional culture is key to student success, research finds
Supporting Student Success, a multi-phase project led by Tricia Seifert, is uncovering the factors that lead to effective student affairs programs.
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Scientists can’t take risks until they are in their 40s
The current academic career structure rewards short-term deliverables rather than high-risk, high-reward research.
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New technology aims to prevent drug overdoses
Researchers in Ottawa are investigating how rapid drug-sample testing impacts behaviour among drug users.
