Campus Currents

The National Post More than half of Canadians think upskilling is very important for advancing their careers, new study finds The 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey reveals communication and interpersonal skills as the most important to upskill in the next...

The Financial Post Students, recent grads face 'full out screaming crisis' as they struggle to enter the job market A stunning 80% of the increase in the unemployment rate is coming from people under the age of 35, an...

The Globe and Mail International student cap will cost schools $600-million next year, Ontario universities project Ontario universities say the federal government’s cap on international study permits will mean a loss of $300-million in revenue this year and more...

The Globe and Mail University of Toronto ranks only behind Harvard in health sciences research The University of Toronto is the second most prolific health sciences research institute in the world, according to a recent international ranking compiled by...

Toronto Star Academic necessity or hazing ritual? Why comp exams are the ‘most contentious’ part of getting a PhD PhD students preparing for a comprehensive exam are spending their summer mired in reading and research, a rite of passage...

CBC News Rats, mould and bugs: Issues plaguing the Royal Military College cafeteria College says rodent problem is fixed, but food complaints continue, according to student. National Post International student living under a bridge in Toronto helped by strangers The student, who...

Richmond Sentinel Barn proposed as Kwantlen Polytechnic University makes safety and security upgrades Kwantlen Polytechnic University is planning to build a pre-fabricated barn on the KPU Farm at the Garden City Lands. Soo Today Algoma U, medical school agree to create...

The Conversation Secondary publishing rights can improve public access to academic research Enabling Canada’s research to be openly accessible without barriers will contribute to the public good, helping to foster innovation and discovery. Globe and Mail Researchers develop system for companies...

Times Higher Education Research ‘underdone’ in landmark Australian review Light-touch treatment of one of universities’ fundamental roles leaves too many questions hanging, observers worry Global News The challenges students are facing while looking for housing Finding student housing is proving to be...

CTV News U of M researchers developing canola-based plastic replacement A University of Manitoba research team is working on a more environment-friendly plastic substitute, and they are using a product plentiful in Manitoba to do it. Global News CapU strike appears...

CTV News New murals coming to Laurier University to celebrate Indigenous culture Wilfred Laurier University will soon have new artwork thanks to a real community effort. CTV News U of C’s Mathison Hall aims to set precedent for future green energy...

Royal Roads University Steenkamp reappointed Royal Roads University president and vice-chancellor Dr. Philip Steenkamp has been appointed to a second five-year term as president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads University. Steenkamp was first appointed to a five-year term as...

Acadia University Jeff Hennessy name Acadia University's 17th president Dr. Hennessy will begin his six-year term on September 1, 2023. Winnipeg Free Press U of W arms security officers with life-saving opioid-overdose antidote The University of Winnipeg is equipping security officers who...