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Organized criminals target international students
Canadian study permits are being misappropriated by crime rings on a massive scale, threatening the integrity of post-secondary institutions and the aspirations of international students.
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Spotlight on best graduate supervision practices
Academics recognized for their ability to guide students through their studies talk about their approach to supervision.
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The race to net zero
How universities are overhauling operations in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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The excellence dilemma
Are equity, diversity and inclusion criteria and sustainable development goals compatible with academia’s obsession with excellence?
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MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing together leaders to shape the future of scholarly publishing
Highlights, key discussions, and insights from two days of collaboration, innovation, and open dialogue across leaders within the global research community.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
Bringing capacity to global engagement.
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
A Moroccan BCDI 2030 Scholar committed to empowering women entrepreneurs.
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Researchers gear up for cannabis legalization
The community is eager to track the wide-ranging social, economic and health impacts of this historic shift in public policy.
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Canada’s medical residency system is leaving some graduates in limbo
A growing number of students, after years of study, aren’t getting the residency positions they need to become physicians.
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A history of Canada’s full-time faculty in six charts
A look at some UCASS data from 1970 to 2016.
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How science is battling the scourge of sleeplessness
An increasing number of people aren’t getting enough sleep, and researchers are trying to figure out how to help.
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The push to bridge the school-work gap
Work-integrated learning grows in popularity at universities across the country.
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Some of the unsung heroes that keep universities running
There are many folks on campus who play important but unrecognized roles “behind the scenes.” We highlight a few deserving of recognition.
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Making sense of the paranormal
Researchers from various disciplines are seeking not to debunk strange events, but rather to understand how people engage with them, and what this reveals about the human experience.
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A night at the gun club
Yes, there are some universities that have student gun clubs – and they’re not as controversial as you might think.
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Academic freedom: can history be our guide?
Over the years, academic freedom has been both recognized and constrained, based on the particular historical context.
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Students with kids press universities for more support
“Parents felt very isolated. They didn’t fit in with the other students or feel welcomed.”
