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Canada’s top researcher positions continue to lack diversity, U of A study finds
Professors holding prestigious research roles at Canadian universities are still overwhelmingly white and male, despite diversity and inclusion initiatives, researchers say.
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Suspension of Quebec graduate program leaves international students in limbo
Two McGill University neuroscience PhDs looking for answers after province’s immigration reforms.
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Opinion: Suicide among foreign students little talked about … and that’s part of the problem
At least 15 international students have taken their own lives in B.C. in recent years.
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Virtual reality helps U of A students battle exam anxiety
A new virtual reality experience in the University of Alberta Rehabilitation Robotics Lab will help students to practise interacting with patients before their required clinical exams.
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