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The Edmonton Journal New U of A plan calls for enrolment to grow by 16K more students by 2030 The University of Alberta is seeking to grow its enrolment by 35 per cent, while also targeting a top-50 ranking...

The Peterborough Examiner Nipissing University launching strategic plan Nipissing University is eager to launch its new strategic plan and is inviting folks to stop by to witness the official launch. Montreal Gazette Norovirus was likely cause of illness at McGill conference...

Policy Options Universities need to take lead role in providing COVID-safe learning As a new strain of the virus spreads, regular testing, improved air filtration, masking policies and vaccinations will ensure universities can remain inclusive. CBC News Universities grapple with making...

A Q&A with the former federal health minister on her return to academia as dean of health sciences at Queen’s University.

Maclean's What life is like for students still living in university dorms during coronavirus As fellow students packed up their dorm rooms in a flurry of duffle bags and laundry baskets last week, Nicole Momtahan wasn’t sure if she...

CTV News Many Canadian universities are allowing undergrads to 'freeze' grades amid COVID-19 Grades may seem trivial in the middle of a pandemic. But for undergraduate university students who’ve spent countless hours studying in hopes of getting into competitive...

While the University of Alberta has opted for a mandatory credit/no credit assessment this term, other universities are letting students decide whether to forgo a letter grade.

Psychologists surveyed hundreds of first-year students to determine how a sense of belonging and mattering affects well-being.

Here’s how several universities have responded so far to Ottawa’s appeal for critical supplies, expertise and labour in response to the pandemic.

March 31, 2020 2:00 p.m. EST Need an expert? We’ve got ’em Researchers and clinicians working on COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus now have a single web portal where they can access a range of resources to help their...

The Toronto Star A (now isolated) scientist who isolated the COVID-19 virus explains the fight for a vaccine Scientists all over the world are working on finding ways to quickly test and develop vaccines for COVID-19. Global News Coronavirus: University of...

Maclean's How Canadian universities are evaluating students during the coronavirus pandemic As learning moved online, institutions and instructors looked for ways to be flexible. Pass-fail systems in lieu of letter grades; assignments in lieu of exams. Macaroni in lieu...

Ottawa Citizen Lalonde: COVID-19 – Universities must slow down and consult students about the way forward Dear university administrations: Picture this. You’re a third-year university student at the tail end of mid-term season, anxiously preparing for finals, when you...