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Remove EDI from research funding decisions, parliamentary committee says
The Standing Committee on Science and Research says ‘discriminatory’ EDI policies are ‘weakening the quality of Canadian research’.
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When colleagues become bullies
From public smearing and false rumours to intellectual property theft and exclusion, a Quebec study finds bullying is widespread among university faculty.
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Funny you should say that
A scientific conference is no stand-up comedy club, but research shows a little humour can engage an audience.
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Graduates urged to lead with compassion
Highlights from this year’s inspiring spring convocation speeches across Canada.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
A Moroccan BCDI 2030 Scholar committed to empowering women entrepreneurs.
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Fourteen women receive engineering scholarships in commemoration of 1989 Montreal massacre
Initiated by Polytechnique Montréal in 2014, the scholarship program has vastly expanded its support for female engineering students.
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Opposition MPs grill Minister on federal AI strategy
Evan Solomon points to billions invested in research chairs and computing infrastructure at House of Commons committee appearance.
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Critics mull challenge to Ontario’s Bill 33
Government regulation of student fees, admissions criteria, cause controversy around new provincial education law.
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International student visa permits: What to know
IRCC announces 2026 international student targets.
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Universities ‘absolutely vital’ to Canada’s AI strategy, minister says
Evan Solomon, Canada’s minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, in conversation with University Affairs’ Christopher Guly.
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Brock U opens a treasure-chest of wines
The Canadian Wine Library welcomes tasters, educators and researchers to its 19,000-bottle collection.
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Canada falling behind in R&D, report warns
Universities provide one of the few bright spots, according to the Council of Canadian Academies.
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Universities eligible for $51B infrastructure fund
The Build Communities Strong Fund, announced in this month’s budget, is the first long-term federal infrastructure program open to post-secondary institutions.
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Post-secondary leaders express mixed reactions to Budget 2025
Cuts to international study permits raise alarm, research investments welcomed.
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Budget proposes more than $1B for student and youth employment
Funds also promised for TMU med school, Inuit Nunangat University.
