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The Ford government is ignoring its own campus free speech policy
By calling on student groups to withdraw certain controversial statements, the minister of colleges and universities is demonstrating that the policy was and is a hollow gesture.
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The curious story of the Global Innovation Clusters renewal
Why is the federal government still throwing money and resources at this project?
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The importance of science diplomacy during difficult times
If the vaunted features of science that are used rhetorically to promote and justify its status as an aid to international affairs are truly valued, it would be precisely in the most trying circumstances that science diplomacy should remain a viable alternative.
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The relationship between the gender of presidents and institutional standing
Institutional mobility is key for women to move up in the academic leadership and prestige ladders.
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Thompson Rivers University seeks experts to shape the future of online education
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Where are all the international students universities were promised when Trump was elected?
Despite a widespread media narrative claiming students would be flocking to Canada, universities did not see a “Trump bump.”
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Fundamental research continues to be undermined in Canada
More funds for science in recent decades has meant more political pressure on research councils to showcase impact and demonstrate relevance.
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The fault lines of the politics of science policy are firmly in place
The Liberals claim that “science is at the centre of everything the government does” – yet all we have seen and heard are symbolic gestures and feel-good rhetoric.
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The precarious practice of cluster hiring
Clusters are often described as prioritizing interdisciplinary collaboration, but that comes with its own unique set of challenges.
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Canada doesn’t lack in terms of university-industry collaboration
The poor rate of innovation among Canadian firms relates to factors well beyond the scope of research partnerships.
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The uncertain shelf life of the Fundamental Science Review
In the long run, the status of the report as a relevant source for policy debate and advocacy hinges on which party wins the October federal election.
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The ludicrous idea of a provincial intellectual property framework
A new panel created in the 2019 Ontario budget will have the mundane task of clarifying the relationship between science and innovation.
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HEQCO’s skills agenda shows a lack of rigour and scientific integrity
The way HEQCO chose to communicate the results of its recent Skills Assessment Pilot Studies is a perfect example of cargo cult policy research.
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A higher education wish list for the federal parties
With a federal election looming later this year, here are a few suggestions to bolster science, skills and innovation.
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How cancelling the UOF backfired on the Ford government
They might have been able to better back their initial position by problem solving with the budding francophone university in face of budget constraints.
