Federal government praises the wilderness station as ‘globally unique,’ considers cleaving it with high-speed train.
The University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean is wrestling with the historical legacy of its founders, who represent French Canadian survival to some but colonial oppression to others.
At two Atlantic Canadian universities, small teams are thinking big to promote the scientific potential of students of African descent.
At the Alberta Gambling Research Institute, experts are uncovering the trends behind the bets.
Jennifer S. Simpson argues that universities must eschew neutrality to advance democracy, ethics and the public good.
Mark Mercer argues that the academic ethos requires universities to remain neutral on issues of the day.
Mazen Guirguis argues that the university should return to its Socratic roots.
Matthew McKean and Valerie Walker argue that students aren't choosing between learning and work, so why should universities?
IDRA scholarship winner Karen Spring studies South American communities seeking redress for harms caused by major development projects.
IDRA scholarship winner Tianqi Zhao studies climate change and mental health in South Africa.
IDRA scholarship winner Peter Duker studies community fishing practices in Thailand.
Historical researcher explores English-French divide over Second World War.
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May 24, 2022
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