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News Budget

Quebec makes 5-year, $392M investment in universities to drive economic growth

With targeted investments in research and innovation, the provincial budget banks on universities to boost the economy — but fails to address structural underfunding.
News Budget

Saskatchewan increases funding to universities, confirms multi-year agreement in 2026 budget

Universities will receive $33.6 million in operating funding in 2026-27.
News Budget

New Brunswick effectively freezes post-secondary funding in 2026 budget

Universities given reprieve after cuts proposed earlier this month.
News Q&A

Stéphane Dion: “The university will always be a forum for debate”

Université de Montréal’s new diplomat-in-residence talks about the enduring role of universities in a world marked by uncertainty, international tension and technological change.

Opinion Policy

Help scientists ousted by America’s attack on knowledge

An open letter to leaders of higher education in Canada.
Opinion Students

Prescribing connection

A new approach to improving student mental health on campuses.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

Let’s keep the “human” in the humanities

The case for technology-free learning spaces.
Opinion International students

Reclaiming Internationalization

Keeping minds open as borders close.

Features Students

The fragile state of student housing

In an unprecedented housing shortage, Canadian and international students are facing a crisis that puts their studies – and their well-being – at risk. But innovative partnerships between universities, governments and private stakeholders are exploring long term solutions.
Features People to know

Asa McKercher looks to Canada’s future by understanding its past relations with the U.S.

He is described by colleagues as ‘one of our most prolific writers on Canada-U.S. relations.’
Features People to know

How Edward Akuffo’s curiosity sparked new international relations

Author of the first book on Canadian foreign policy in Africa, Dr. Akuffo has a rich sense of wonder that dates back to childhood.
Features Israel-Palestine conflict

How antisemitism has roiled university campuses

Months of pro-Palestinian demonstrations left lingering mental and emotional scars for Jewish students and faculty members who say their safety and inclusion is still being threatened.

Career Advice Writing

What strong monographs get right

Four pre-writing steps to set you up for success.
Career Advice Teaching

Let’s talk about workload

If the judgement of our peers drives overwork, can conversations among peers alleviate it?
Career Advice Teaching

Read it and (don’t) weep

How to help students tackle texts in a digital age.
Career Advice Research funding

How to win the Rhodes Scholarship

A Concordia University graduate shares his tips for scoring a full ride to Oxford University.

Natalie Samson

Natalie Samson is the deputy editor for University Affairs.

Features Profile

Janet Morrison reflects on 25 years of championing student success at York U

The outgoing vice-provost, students, is taking up a new post at Sheridan College.

by
Natalie Samson
January 25, 2017
News

Feds launch networking site for academics, students and public servants

Hundreds of academics and students have registered with GCcollab.ca.

by
Natalie Samson
January 17, 2017

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