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The evolutionary ecologist made a name for herself with a headline-grabbing discovery early in her career. Now the University of Toronto Scarborough professor is using her platform to support the next generation of Black scientists.

National security agencies are taking a renewed interest in universities and their research in the face of rising geopolitical concerns.

The president and chief executive officer prepares to close the book on 14 years of advocacy for Canadian universities.

From personal revelations to behind-the-scenes conversations, here’s what happens when university administrators get their own podcasts.

“There is very little that can’t be translated into dance,” says U of Alberta physicist Pramodh Senarath Yapa, who took home “best overall” in Science’s Dance Your PhD contest.

Whether in her Indigenous Science, Technology, and Society lab or on Twitter, Dr. TallBear pushes boundaries to make space for the next generation.

Research suggests that student evaluations of teaching are often badly designed and used inappropriately. But change is underway.

Researchers from numerous disciplines have begun to investigate the heavy toll that loneliness takes on society.

Moving beyond the traditional resumé-writing workshops, many centres are now helping students conceive of their career paths from the start of their studies.

Undeterred by her firing as Ontario’s chief scientist, U of T’s Dr. Shoichet continues to champion science outreach and collaboration.

While its founding order of Ursuline Sisters slowly dies out, Canada’s only all-female university embraces a second century of empowering women.

More students are opting to live in theme-based residences.

Welcome to 2019. As we turn a new page, here are the stories and issues that shaped the past year in Canadian higher education. This year is a special one for University Affairs as we mark our 60th anniversary. You will...