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The pro-Palestinian student protest movement is gaining momentum nationwide as debates intensify over freedom of expression.

CTV News Western University researchers unlock potential 'cure' for ALS New research out of London, Ont.’s Western University is shedding light on a potential cure for ALS, in which the targeting of the interaction between two proteins can halt...

University of Waterloo researchers developing innovative technology that is cost-effective and safer than current diagnostic methods.

CTV News B.C.'s vaccination rules for postsecondary students in residence extended A public health order setting out vaccination rules for B.C. post-secondary students living in residence has been extended past the end of the semester. CTV News 'It achieved its aim':...

The National Post Concordia University in Montreal to co-lead new $160-million Canadian cybersecurity innovation network To address the cybersecurity challenges in terms of R&D, innovation, and training, and to help institutions and businesses across the country manage cyber threats,...

A lack of consultation from university administrators is leading to labour relations tensions at some institutions.

CTV News Peladeau family, Quebecor put $40M into entrepreneurship program at Universite de Montreal The Péladeau family has marked a milestone in philanthropy with the largest-ever single gift to a Quebec French-language university. The Toronto Star Former Squamish Nation councillor appointed...

One challenge is how to avoid postsecondary institutions themselves determining the validity of an individual’s claim of Indigeneity.

The Conversation Early-career professors want changes in how tenure is evaluated in wake of pandemic effects on productivity The COVID-19 pandemic yielded profound changes to research activities and operations at universities. Kamloops This Week TRU faculty vote shows lack of confidence...

Project aims to show it’s possible to remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere and store it beneath the seabed.

CBC News Black scientists won't stay in Canada without equitable research funding, experts say The system for granting federal research funding in Canada fails to give Black scientists the support they need to optimize their work, professors and researchers...

The Toronto Star Time to celebrate International Day for Women and Girls in Science A message from Dr. Deborah MacLatchy. CBC News Faculty passes non-confidence motion in B.C. university administration over investigation into senior leaders The vote follows an investigation into serious...

CBC News Ontario Tech University faculty vow to stay on strike until they get 'a good deal' on workload ‘Our workload concerns predate the pandemic, COVID-19 only exacerbated them,’ member says The Calgary Herald 'We're trying to stand up for a...