National Post
Opinion: Canadian universities have a viewpoint diversity problem. We should all be worried
How can we trust scholarship to give us useful answers if there isn’t genuine intellectual debate, asks Trent University history professor.
London Free Press
Western plans launch of space exploration research institute
Western University is shooting for the stars with plans to one day lead missions to space, according to a recent report.
TheRecord.com
McMaster President Patrick Deane gives his final convocation to this year’s graduating class
As one phase of your life ends, another begins, says the outgoing president.
TheRecord.com
Opinion: Why we must stand up for education
Efforts by the provincial government to hobble postsecondary education may save in the short term, but in the end they hurt Ontarians.
CBC Edmonton
Bugs 101: free online U of A course teaches why insects matter
The University of Alberta has just launched Bugs 101, a free online entomology course available to anyone anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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Canada falling behind in R&D, report warns
Universities provide one of the few bright spots, according to the Council of Canadian Academies.
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Universities eligible for $51B infrastructure fund
The Build Communities Strong Fund, announced in this month’s budget, is the first long-term federal infrastructure program open to post-secondary institutions.
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Budget proposes more than $1B for student and youth employment
Funds also promised for TMU med school, Inuit Nunangat University.
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Minister defends law enabling mass cancellation of international study permits
Aiming to shut down visa fraud, Immigration Minister Lena Diab faces grilling over broad powers granted in Bill C-12
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
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