Headlines for June 7, 2018

Globe and Mail
Many Canadian universities slip in world ranking that measures research output
The research output of some of their global peers is improving faster, leading to declines in global rankings for many Canadian schools.
Toronto Star
New research centre will care for women ‘in all ages and all stages’
A new centre at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton will play a key role in closing a gender gap in medical research, said Sandra Davidge, executive director of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute.
StarMetro Halifax
Started in childhood, Lynn Jones’ Black history archive now draws researchers from across Canada
A collection documenting more than 40 years of Black history, civil-rights struggles and social justice in Nova Scotia is proving invaluable to researchers.
Global
84-year-old man receives degree after 14 years at Trent University
Victor Parker received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterbrough on Wednesday.
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