Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.
Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.
Globe and Mail Canadian lawyers, inspired by UOttawa students, call for unity amid professional conflict over Middle East Inspired by a group of Muslim and Jewish law students who drafted a statement of mutual support at the University of...
Times Colonist Vancouver Island University ends partnership with ElderCollege after 30 years Vancouver Island University says this fall will be the last semester for its partnership with ElderCollege, a continuing education program for those 50-plus. The group says it...
The Hill Times Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada's health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate...
Global News Canadian university names first-of-its-kind chief AI officer. More may be coming In an example of the wide-reaching and growing impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide, Western University has created a senior executive role dedicated to overseeing a...
Hill Times Opinion: All foreign students need security checks The process outlined by the immigration minister highlights big security gaps in the system that is neither protecting Canadians nor the legitimate foreign students who come here to study. CTV News Minister...
Hill Times Time to fix the inequity in Canadian research council grants The federal government should overhaul Canada’s granting agencies with an equity lens for a healthier and more robust research ecosystem that would benefit everyone. CBC News Ottawa unveils new...
Toronto Star More post-secondary students rely on parents, stay home to finish school: RBC poll Inflation is driving more post-secondary students to stay home with their parents as they complete post-secondary school than a decade ago, a poll by...
Global News International students are struggling. Can Ottawa’s review of the program help? Amid a continued housing crunch and sky-high costs of living, the federal government’s immigration targets and plans for international students are facing renewed scrutiny. Prince George Citizen Chinese...
The president and chief executive officer prepares to close the book on 14 years of advocacy for Canadian universities.
Toronto Star Canada set to name foreign labs, universities that pose risk to national security Leading universities say they would avoid working with the organizations altogether — despite potential $100M loss in annual funding from foreign partners. Star Phoenix New Brunswick...
Global News Saint Mary’s University lifts mask mandate in common areas but still required in classrooms and labs For the first time since July 2020, Saint Mary’s University in Halifax no longer requires masking in common areas, despite them...
