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News International students

Saskatchewan offers Ukrainian students international tuition relief

Many others face drastic tuition increases as their status is set to change from ‘domestic’ to ‘international’.
News Budget

Ontario unis avoid fiscal abyss, still anticipate cuts

Universities relish a multi-billion-dollar provincial infusion, but budgeting remains frugal for 2026-27.
News EDI

Scarborough Charter faces headwinds

Anti-racism group steps up efforts amid budget cutbacks, EDI backlash.
News Research

Federal $29M fund embeds PhDs and post-docs into tech firms

Talent Innovation Canada receives promised funding to match grad students with companies to develop new technologies.

Opinion Communication

What do universities owe the public?

Institutions of higher learning exist to serve the needs of society, from global to local.
Opinion Research

Beyond protection?

The impact of ethics sprawl on researchers at Canadian universities.
Opinion Academic freedom

Why should academic freedom protect ineffective teaching?

The status quo is in desperate need of change.
Opinion Research

Quebec launches network of reseach chairs in science diplomacy

Acting in the roles of diplomats and advisors, scientists can help solve pressing world problems, argues Quebec Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion.

Features Q&A

Are universities ready for cyberattacks?

Canadian universities stand in the crosshairs of cybercriminals: Q&A with Benoît Dupont, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-resilience.
Features Students

Going hungry on campus

Quebec universities are launching food assistance initiatives to support students amid a housing crisis and rising inflation. But is it enough?
Features Campus news

Quebec universities weather an unprecedented storm

The province’s institutes of higher learning are navigating immigration restrictions, language policies, budget cuts and challenges to academic freedom.
Features Freedom of speech

Time To Disagree?

The Heterodox Academy wants to encourage uncomfortable debates on campus.

Career Advice EDI

Bridging science and inclusion

MISI Summer School reimagines equity in research training.
Career Advice Advice

Take it easy this conference season

Before committing to a colloquium, consider carefully whether the time and cost are worth the payoff.
Career Advice Writing

How to write an effective service statement for your promotion and tenure dossier

Go beyond “bum-in-seat” accounting to emphasize your expertise and accomplishments.
The Skills Agenda Administration

Supporting human skill development in and beyond the classroom

AI heightens the need for the unique abilities of human beings.

Jean-François Venne

Jean-François Venne is a Montreal-based journalist specializing in education, research, innovation and business.

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