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News International students

Committee urges penalties, random audits to crack down on foreign student visa fraud

Lax oversight, followed by a bungled foreign student permit cap, have wreaked damage on institutes of higher education, a parliamentary committee report concludes.
News Policy

Medical profs question Ontario’s “merit”-based admissions law

Societal needs should be considered alongside academic prowess in med school admissions, doctors argue.
News Budget

$21 M allocation gives USudbury ‘a solid foundation to build on’

Provincial funding allows the northern Ontario university to continue operating after its breakup with Laurentian.
News People to know

The human face of Arctic research

Q&A with Jackie Dawson, Canada Research Chair in the Human and Policy Dimensions of Climate Change.

Opinion

Universities are beacons of knowledge lighting Canada’s path to a sustainable future

Steven Guilbeault reflects on Canada’s environmental pressures and the role higher education plays in shaping sustainable solutions.
Opinion Artificial intelligence

Adopting AI is a social contract

Integrating artificial intelligence into our societies and personal lives binds us to certain futures and forecloses the possibility of others. Are we ready to accept the consequences?
Opinion Research

Research VPs empower discovery

An impressive list of women are leading research at universities across the country.
The Campus Green Policy

Universities have a critical role to play in the fight against “forever chemicals”

As PFAS contamination spreads, universities must champion interdisciplinary learning, ethical reform and community partnerships, says Robert Bilott, the attorney at the center of Dark Waters.

Features Mental Health

Wags over worries

A look at how campuses across Canada use pet therapy programs to support students’ mental health.
Features Arts

Top 10 movies about university life

In honour of Academy Awards season, here’s our list of the best films about professors, students and out-of-control frat boys.
Features Q&A

Reaffirming the role of universities

Lessons from the U.S.
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.

Career Advice Students

Thriving after your PhD

Evidence and advice from postdocs about finding your footing in the working world.
Career Advice Artificial intelligence

Teaching in the age of AI shortcuts

Students will use AI. Here’s what it takes to ensure it strengthens their thinking instead of replacing it.
Career Advice Advice

Administration calls. Should you answer?

The pros and cons of taking on admin roles in different stages of your career
Career Advice Research

How to craft a strategic research statement

Identifying themes in your work history can help you move from a laundry-list to a compelling story.

Wendy Glauser

Wendy Glauser is an award-winning writer and editor who lives in Toronto and writes about health and science.

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