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Mandatory retirement: the case against
Joe Norris argues that forcing academics to retire is a form of systemic violence.
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Canadian universities and the new defence imperative: the case in favour
Martin Maltais argues that Canadian universities must play a greater role in strengthening the country’s defence capacity while preserving academic freedom and scientific independence.
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Canada needs a national strategy to protect scholars at risk
Supporting displaced academics is a strategic investment in Canada's research and innovation ecosystem.
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case against
Yves Gingras argues that ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’ bureaucrats are practicing the art of intellectual confusion.
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Why should academic freedom protect ineffective teaching?
The status quo is in desperate need of change.
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Quebec launches network of reseach chairs in science diplomacy
Acting in the roles of diplomats and advisors, scientists can help solve pressing world problems, argues Quebec Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion.
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The Human Algorithm
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the most valuable skills aren't technical — they're fundamentally human.
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The tyranny of the average
Driven by statistics, AI homogenizes humanity and devalues outliers.
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Universities are beacons of knowledge lighting Canada’s path to a sustainable future
Steven Guilbeault reflects on Canada’s environmental pressures and the role higher education plays in shaping sustainable solutions.
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Adopting AI is a social contract
Integrating artificial intelligence into our societies and personal lives binds us to certain futures and forecloses the possibility of others. Are we ready to accept the consequences?
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Research VPs empower discovery
An impressive list of women are leading research at universities across the country.
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Universities have a critical role to play in the fight against “forever chemicals”
As PFAS contamination spreads, universities must champion interdisciplinary learning, ethical reform and community partnerships, says Robert Bilott, the attorney at the center of Dark Waters.
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GenAI is in — so why are we still burnt out?
Will generative artificial intelligence end up diminishing, or increasing, researchers' workloads?
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Rethinking the role of higher education in an AI-integrated world
Mark Daley, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Western University, reflects on the role of universities in a world where intelligence is abundant.
