Anqi Shen

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    Naylor report lays the groundwork to renew basic research in Canada

    Next step, says panel chair, is for the research community to find common cause and rally around the recommendations.

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    Anqi Shen

    April 12, 2017

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    Headlines for April 7, 2017

    CBC MUN told to look for savings, as government cuts spending by $3M Memorial University will have to find $3 million in savings, without being able to increase tuition fees. CTV Alberta introduces bill to give professors, other academics right to...

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    Anqi Shen

    April 07, 2017

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    Headlines for April 6, 2017

    CBC U of T bungled 17-month sexual assault investigation, student alleges Tamsyn Riddle, 20, has filed a human rights complaint alleging the university failed to properly investigate an on-campus assault. CBC Resistance vs. resiliency: UNB elder to serve as Canada 150...

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    Anqi Shen

    April 06, 2017

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    Headlines for April 5, 2017

    Winnipeg Free Press NDP raises alarm over tuition rebates The NDP is stoking fears the Pallister government’s April 11 budget could kill a program that pays out more than $50 million a year in tuition rebates to graduates who...

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    Anqi Shen

    April 05, 2017

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    Headlines for April 4, 2017

    Ottawa Citizen Ottawa academic's release ordered from Paris jail for fifth time — prosecutors quickly block move Two French judges ordered the release of Ottawa academic Hassan Diab from a Paris jail Monday – the fifth time since being...

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    Anqi Shen

    April 04, 2017

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    Headlines for April 3, 2017

    CBC SFU Chair appointed to new role in substance use research Kanna Hayashi will take a leading local role to advance understanding in substance abuse. Edmonton Journal Joint survey could help determine extent of sexual assaults at Alberta universities, colleges Campus climate...

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    Anqi Shen

    April 03, 2017

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    Artists in Prince George residency exchange volunteer time for studio space

    New partnership between Emily Carr University of Art + Design and downtown Prince George follows “time banking” model.

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    Anqi Shen

    March 31, 2017

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    Headlines for March 31, 2017

    Globe and Mail Opinion: Ethics and governance is getting lost in the AI frenzy Mike Ananny and Taylor Owen on the "troubling disconnect between the rapid development of AI technologies and the static nature of our governance institutions." National Post Ryerson...

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    Anqi Shen

    March 31, 2017

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    Headlines for March 30, 2017

    Maclean's Opinion: Threats to academic freedom aren’t just a white-guy problem Here’s the problem: Potter’s marginalization is precisely the kind that causes concern because it is what is known in social science as a least-likely case. Maclean's Editorial: What the Andrew...

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    Anqi Shen

    March 30, 2017

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    Headlines for March 29, 2017

    Toronto Star New institute aims to make Toronto an ‘intellectual centre’ of AI capability The Vector Institute, an independent non-profit affiliated with the University of Toronto, will hire about 25 new faculty and research scientists. Times Colonist UVic’s international students cry...

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    Anqi Shen

    March 29, 2017

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    Headlines for March 28, 2017

    CBC Cape Breton University moves forward in search for new president An executive search firm will be hired by June, says the board of governors chair. Maclean's CAUT prepares investigation into McGill and Potter resignation A national group representing academic staff raises...

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    Anqi Shen

    March 28, 2017

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