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University of Saskatchewan acquires quantum computer to boost research capacity
Campus access to the technology will expand research possibilities.
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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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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.
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Scientists making science better – an eLife experiment
The culture of scientific research desperately needs a makeover. Enter the eLife Ambassador program.
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Retraction Watch keeps its eye on the seamier side of academe
The two founders of the website say the incentives in scientific publishing need to change to reduce fraud.
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The seeds of commercialization start at the beginning of innovation
To make investment in university R&D more impactful, we need to bring everyone to the same table.
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How Canada can attract international talent and improve knowledge exchange
A long-term commitment to sustaining a highly diverse talent pool is the cornerstone of robust economic and social policies.
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An American in the Promised Land (of Canada!)
International PhD candidates are flocking to Canada because the country is seen as still valuing the humanities.
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A year in, The Conversation Canada makes its mark
The platform has gained new members and is getting ready to launch La Conversation Canada en français.
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Women academics are still outnumbered at the higher ranks
Although women make up the majority of university graduates, they remain underrepresented in academia.
