Globe and Mail
Opinion: The biggest threat to Canada’s universities? The empathy gap
University education should foster empathy – an essential human capacity needed for effective management and societal well-being, says Sara Diamond, president of OCAD University.
Ottawa Citizen
Hacker shuts down U of Ottawa student newspaper website
Over a decade of student journalism was wiped out early Sunday morning after the website of University of Ottawa’s student newspaper, the Fulcrum, was hacked.
Leader Post
CUPE 1975, University of Saskatchewan reach tentative deal on new contract
The union representing U of S support workers announced late Friday that a tentative agreement had been reached.
CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
Opinion: Why we need to pay attention to postsecondary funding
Memorial University has been on the receiving end of $30.4 million in cuts since 2012-2013, while the deferred maintenance fund has been cut to zero.
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Universities Canada, CAUBO warn federal action is needed as Canada’s universities face worsening financial outlook
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